Cetrek PROPILOT 700, Installation And Servicing Manual

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PROPILOT 700 INSTALLATION & SERVICING MANUAL
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• Then proceed to connect all the cables to the Distribution Box
as per the Installation Schematic.
Finally:
• Connect the light duty supply fused at 5 amps, via the Light
Duty Switch.
• Connect the heavy duty supply, see the Drive Unit information
for fuse ratings.
Distribution This is the heart of the system and must be installed in a
B o x DRY, accessible position.
Ideally the box should be positioned so that the heavy duty
power supply cables from the batteries to the distribution
box and from the distribution box to the drive unit are kept
to a minimum length. This is particularly important on
sailing vessels where often you are operating on batteries
which are not fully charged.
If the distribution box has to be installed in the engine room
please ensure that the area is properly ventilated to avoid
high ambient temperatures and abnormal condensation
levels.
Compass The Compass Sensor needs to be carefully located. The
Sensor optimum position is to mount it on a convenient (vertical)
bulkhead, as low and as close to the centre line of the boat
as possible. On fast vessels, it is advisable to fit the compass
sensor at least half way back along the centre line.
On steel vessels it is necessary to mount the sensor 2 to 3
metres above the superstructure or to use a Gyro or Pick-off
coil system working from the vessel’s main steering
compass.
The compass sensor must be installed away from sources of
magnetic interference, such as:
Radios, RDF, Depth Recorders, etc: at least 1 metre clearance
Power cables carrying more than 0.5 amp: at least 1 metre clearance
Radar Magnetrons: at least 3 metre clearance
Ship’s engines, large mass steel (soft iron) etc: at least 1 metre clearance
Also, do not install the compass in a position where
magnetic material i.e. tool boxes, drink cans, chain etc. may
be stowed at any time.
Installing Your Propilot 700