CPT Autopilot Operation Manual
© 2018 CPT AUTOPILOT INC.
VERSION 22
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OVERVIEW OF AUTOPILOT OPERATION ................................................................................................................................. 4
A. Setting Rudder and Deadband controls ...................................................................................................................................4
B. Magnetic Headings......................................................................................................................................................................4
AUTOPILOT CONTROLS.................................................................................................................................................................. 4
Autopilot Steering ............................................................................................................................................................................4
Hand Steering ...................................................................................................................................................................................4
Hold Heading / Standby Toggle.....................................................................................................................................................4
1° and 10° Buttons............................................................................................................................................................................5
Tacking ..............................................................................................................................................................................................5
Adjusting the Tack Angle........................................................................................................................................................... 5
Rudder Control.................................................................................................................................................................................6
Deadband Control............................................................................................................................................................................7
Control Summary.............................................................................................................................................................................7
Changing the Motor Rotation ........................................................................................................................................................7
Setting the Magnetic Reference ......................................................................................................................................................8
Calibrating the Autopilot Compass Magnetic Sensors ...............................................................................................................9
SAIL TRIM ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 10
A. Boat Balance...............................................................................................................................................................................10
B. Beating.........................................................................................................................................................................................10
C. Running ......................................................................................................................................................................................10
D. Reaching .....................................................................................................................................................................................11
APPENDIX........................................................................................................................................................................................... 12
Dockside Checkout ........................................................................................................................................................................12
Keeping Watch ...............................................................................................................................................................................13
Sea Trials..........................................................................................................................................................................................13
Maintenance and Adjustments ....................................................................................................................................................15
General Maintenance and Storage.......................................................................................................................................... 15
Belt Tension ............................................................................................................................................................................... 15
Pulley and Clutch Maintenance .............................................................................................................................................. 15
Shear Pin Clearance Adjustment and Clutch Maintenance................................................................................................ 16
Connector Maintenance........................................................................................................................................................... 16
Connector Maintenance........................................................................................................................................................... 17
Wheel Pulley .............................................................................................................................................................................. 17
Factory Service........................................................................................................................................................................... 17
Troubleshooting .............................................................................................................................................................................17
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................................................................................................... 21
LIMITED WARRANTY..................................................................................................................................................................... 21