{"title":"Muir Easyweigh H900 Horizontal Windlass — Owner's Manual","description":"\u003clink rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/4908\/2930\/files\/om-manual-v2.css\"\u003e\u003cstyle\u003e.mpom .om-tbl.nw td+td{white-space:nowrap}.mpom details.om-dd{position:relative;margin:0}.mpom details.om-dd\u003esummary{list-style:none;cursor:pointer}.mpom details.om-dd\u003esummary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}.mpom .om-dd-menu{position:absolute;left:0;top:calc(100% + 6px);min-width:100%;width:max-content;max-width:360px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e3e5e8;border-radius:6px;box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.14);z-index:30;padding:6px}.mpom .om-dd-menu a{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:14px;padding:10px 12px;border-radius:4px;font-size:14px;font-weight:600;color:#2a2b2a!important;text-decoration:none!important}.mpom .om-dd-menu a:hover{background:#f5f6f8}.mpom .om-dd-menu small{font-weight:400;color:#5f6368;white-space:nowrap}\u003c\/style\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"mpom\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-head\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"om-tag\"\u003eOWNER'S MANUAL\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cp class=\"om-lead\"\u003eInstallation, chain locker fall, wiring, operation, servicing and deck template for the Muir Easyweigh H900 316 stainless steel horizontal windlass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDocument\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eMuir Easyweigh H900 Horizontal Windlass Owner's Manual\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFormat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ePDF · 18 pages · 1.1 MB\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-row\" style=\"border-bottom:0\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eLanguage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eEnglish\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-acts\"\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"om-dd\"\u003e\u003csummary class=\"om-btn dl\"\u003e\u003csvg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.4\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M12 4v11\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"m7 10 5 5 5-5\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M5 20h14\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e Download PDF ▾\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"om-dd-menu\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/4908\/2930\/files\/Muir-Easyweigh-H900-Horizontal-Windlass-Owners-Manual.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOwner's Manual\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csmall\u003ePDF · 18 p.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/4908\/2930\/files\/Muir-Easyweigh-H900-Deck-Template.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eH900 deck template (1:1)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csmall\u003ePDF · 1 p.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-toc\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#om-install\"\u003eInstallation\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#om-electric\"\u003eWiring\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#om-use\"\u003eOperation\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#om-warranty\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#om-products\"\u003eProducts\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-img\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/4908\/2930\/files\/Muir-Easyweigh-H900-Horizontal-Windlass-Owners-Manual-Cover.png\" alt=\"Muir Easyweigh H900 Horizontal Windlass — Owner's Manual\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-block om-grid2\" id=\"om-install\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"om-h\"\u003eMounting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLocate the windlass centrally fore and aft with an unhindered chain lead to the anchor roller. The chain leads onto the top of the starboard gypsy, wraps around 100° and falls below deck through the chain pipe (hawser). Leave room for the full swing of the manual\/clutch handle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGypsy centre line in the same plane as the chain lead from the bow roller; shaped mounting block on an angled or curved deck.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePut a nylon or plywood pad (minimum 6mm) or nylon gasket (minimum 2mm) on the deck; mark and drill the deck bolt holes, chain cut-out and wiring cut-out from the template.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBed in waterproof sealant and tighten nuts and washers on the threaded studs under the deck; remove excess sealant. Insulate aluminium or steel hulls with a non-conductive nylon or plywood gasket, also below deck. Light or foam-sandwich deck: nylon or plywood stiffener of at least 16mm (5\/8\") with large diameter washers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMount from above; from below fit washers and nut on each stud and tighten. Grease all moving parts with lithium\/Teflon based grease.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"om-h\"\u003eDeck Template\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHR 900 Compact deck template, scale 1:1 on A3: 3 holes ø10 for M8 studs, a chain cut-out and a wiring cut-out; the chain centre varies with chain size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrint at 100% (no page scaling) and check a known dimension with a rule before drilling: the template has no scale bar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimum fall: at least 300mm from the top of the stacked rode; lead the chain to the centre of the locker.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf the chain falls in the wrong place, fit a metal tube under the hawser, at least 1 ½ times the chain width and as vertical as possible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-block\" id=\"om-electric\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"om-h\"\u003eElectrical\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCircuit breaker must be fitted to keep the warranty; it is not an isolating switch. Isolating switch accessible, near battery or switches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeck switches to port, starboard or behind the windlass, reachable with foot or knee.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle or dual direction; solenoid packages with toggle switch, hand pendant or Auto Anchor available.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolenoid (required for deck switches): upright, minimal sea water exposure, close to the motor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncorrect wiring can cause failure and a fire hazard; the layout sketches in the manual are not wiring diagrams.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height:16px\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-tbl nw\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDistance battery to motor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCable size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAWG\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCable diameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7 m (23')\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25 mm²\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 mm (5\/16\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9–17 m (30'–55')\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e35 mm²\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 mm (3\/8\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-block om-grid2\" id=\"om-use\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"om-h\"\u003eOperating\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManual release: put the handle in the clutch drive bi-square and turn anti-clockwise; control the chain by tightening clockwise (clutch as a brake). Fully tighten to retrieve under power.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBefore retrieving, tighten the clutch clockwise and remove the handle. If the anchor is buried, secure the line and motor forward to break it out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAt anchor use a chain stopper, bridle or snubber; never use the windlass as a mooring bollard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElectric: DOWN reverses the motor and drops the anchor; release the switch to stop, or lower further by releasing the clutch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMark the rode at 2 and 5 metre (6.5' \u0026amp; 16.5') intervals and go slowly for the last few metres.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMuir 3-strand nylon line: soak in fresh water with fabric softener every 3 months. On a rope jam, slacken the clutch; never keep running with anchor or chain jammed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"om-h\"\u003eServicing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClutch handle in the bi-drive square, turn anti-clockwise to loosen, then unscrew the clutch nut anti-clockwise.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUndo the 2 × M5 SHCS at the base of the peeler and remove it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLift the finger and withdraw the D-cone and gypsy from the main shaft.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrease the exposed main shaft\/cone and the gypsy bore.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplace damaged parts and reassemble in reverse order.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe rope\/chain finger cannot be adjusted and does not need adjusting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGear drive sealed with long-life synthetic oil. Rinse with fresh water after every trip; strip and grease at least yearly (e.g. Shell Gadus S220), more often on work and charter boats.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTroubleshooting: breaker and isolator, battery 12 or 24 volts, foot switch, solenoid, wiring, motor brushes; mechanically the drive keys and the clutch tightness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-block\" id=\"om-warranty\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"om-h\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 years for the first owner from the date of purchase; 1 year for charter or hire vessels; twelve months for electric motors\/controls, hydraulic pumps\/controls\/valves, weather seals and commercial use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVoid if the vessel lies directly on the windlass without a chain stopper; a circuit breaker must be fitted. Register the product with its serial number.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"om-note\"\u003eNeed a part that isn't listed? \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003eAsk us to source it\u003c\/a\u003e and quote the part number from the PDF.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"om-h\" id=\"om-products\"\u003eProducts in this Manual\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/4908\/2930\/collections\/Muir-Easyweigh-H900-Horizontal-Windlass-Owners-Manual-Cover.png?v=1792709328","url":"https:\/\/www.mauripro.com\/collections\/owners-manuals-muir-easyweigh-h900-windlass.oembed","provider":"MAURIPRO Sailing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}