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REVISION 1

  Form No. IS-XPA1012  11/21  |  ©2021 Dometic Corporation

STEERING SYSTEMS

STEERING ACCESSORIES

XPA1012B, XPA1012P

EN

XPA Xtreme Electronic Power Assist

Installation and Operation Manual  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .2

INSTALLER: THESE INSTRUCTIONS CONTAIN IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION  

AND 

MUST

 BE FORWARDED TO MARINE CRAFT OWNER.

Summary of Contents for XPA1012B

Page 1: ...Corporation STEERING SYSTEMS STEERING ACCESSORIES XPA1012B XPA1012P EN XPA Xtreme Electronic Power Assist Installation and Operation Manual 2 INSTALLER THESE INSTRUCTIONS CONTAIN IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION AND MUST BE FORWARDED TO MARINE CRAFT OWNER ...

Page 2: ...tand and agree to abide by the terms and conditions as set forth herein You agree to use this product only for the intended purpose and application and in accordance with the instructions guidelines and warnings as set forth in this product manual as well as in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations A failure to read and follow the instructions and warnings set forth herein may result...

Page 3: ...tenance of the appliance Service and maintenance must be done by a qualified service person only Do not modify this product in any way Modification can be extremely hazardous 2 Intended Use The XPA Xtreme Power Assist steering system hereinafter called XPA is designed to help reduce the effort required to steer single outboard powered boats IThe power assist is only suitable for outboard powered b...

Page 4: ...ocations may vary according to specific product models Measurements may vary 0 38 in 10 mm 3 1 Tools and Materials Dometic recommends that the following tools be used while installing the XPA Recommended Tools 1 1 4 in Open or Adjustable Wrench 1 1 8 in Open or Adjustable Wrench Drill 11 16 in drill bit Heat Gun Torque Wrench 7 16 in Socket Wire Stripper 1 2 in Socket Wire Crimping Tool 9 16 in So...

Page 5: ...DPX DSL HSL E175 DCX DPL DPX DSL DE200 E200 2 6L CX PX DCX DPX DSL Honda 2015 Current BF100 Required None 1 4 28 3 4 in x 4 10 2 in 26 cm 2 Green 2004 Current BF150 Required None 1 4 28 3 4 in x 4 10 2 in 26 cm 2 Black BF135 2002 Current BF200 1999 Current BF115 1995 Current BF90 Required None 1 4 28 3 4 in x 4 10 2 in 26 cm 2 Green BF75 Mercury 2014 Current 75 90 115 Four Stroke Required Required...

Page 6: ...urrent F75F Required Thin x 2 M6 x 1 mm 20 mm x 4 10 2 in 26 cm 0 Green 2016 Current F90C D F100F G 2015 Current F130A 2014 Current F115B F150A B Thick x 4 M6 x 1 mm 20 mm x 4 10 0 in 25 cm 0 Black F185A 2013 Current F150C D F F165A F175A B 2012 Current F200F G 2007 2019 F75C Thin x 2 M6 x 1 mm 20 mm x 4 10 2 in 26 cm 0 Black 2004 2017 F75B Thick x 4 M6 x 1 mm 25 mm x 4 10 2 in 26 cm 0 Black 2004 ...

Page 7: ... the boat before installing the XPA When replacing an existing steering system it is recommended that you stay with the same style rack or rotary the boat manufacturer installed Never change your steering from a dual cable to a single cable system as this could cause an unsafe boating condition Helms and cable assemblies are supplied lubricated for installation do not add any lubricant to either a...

Page 8: ...hing the Split Plastic Cable Spacer q w 4 Attaching the Split Plastic Cable Spacer qSplit Plastic Cable Spacer wSteering Cable Ram Carefully push the split plastic cable spacer over the steering cable ram 5 2 Attaching the Mounting Bracket WARNING LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL HAZARD If fasteners do not fully seat against the mounting bracket stop installation and contact Dometic Technical Support Fail...

Page 9: ...s If it does either remove and plug the grease fittings or replace them with fittings that are flush to the engine 4 Tighten the fasteners in a cross pattern Ensure the fasteners are fully seated against the mounting bracket Torque to 75 lb in 8 5 Nm 5 2 2 Attaching the Mounting Bracket on BRP Engines q e r w 6 Attaching Mounting Brackets on BRP Engines qMounting Bracket Fasteners eBody Spacer Pla...

Page 10: ...ine the correct clevis sleeve required for the engine See Installation Requirements on page 5 3 Slide the clevis sleeve onto the steering cable ram 5 5 Mounting the XPA q e w 9 Mounting the XPA qAnti Seize Nuts eStuds wWashers 1 Slide the XPA onto the studs attached to the mounting bracket IIf the XPA does not easily slide all the way onto the studs do not force it The steering ram may be extended...

Page 11: ...5 6 Securing the Engine Link Arm LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL HAZARD The 3 8 in thin lock nut must be used to secure the link arm Ensure the locking feature of the nut is engaged with the link arm threads Failure to obey this warning could result in death or serious injury q w e 11 Securing the Engine Link Arm qEngine Link Arm eSensor Housing wMarine Grease 1 Apply a waterproof marine grease to the sh...

Page 12: ...led solder connections Locate all splices in a dry location and secure them properly against mechanical damage The XPA is designed to operate on a 12 VDC power source Typical power source connections include Direct to batteries To battery switches Never switch the negative wire To a bus bar or power distribution panel Ensure the wire size from the bus to the batteries is sufficient to handle the p...

Page 13: ...d regulations that govern boating in your area Dometic recommends all boat operators take a boating safety course Never operate a boat while under the influence of drugs or alcohol Before every use Verify an immediate steering response when turning the steering wheel Check for binding loose worn or damaged components If found repair or replace Check the steering cable for stiffness cracks or other...

Page 14: ...nition 6 If problem persists contact Dometic Technical Support Long pulse 3 5 second flash followed by a short pulse 0 5 second flash then repeating the same pattern Non XPA related danger fault e g battery voltage 1 If under way safely bring the boat to a stop The XPA can be manually overridden by the helm 2 Turn off the ignition 3 Ensure the XPA is not jamming against any objects 4 Manually over...

Page 15: ...10 Warranty Information Refer to the sections below for information about warranty and warranty suppprt in the US Canada Australia New Zealand and all other regions 10 1 United States and Canada LIMITED WARRANTY AVAILABLE AT DOMETIC COM EN US TERMS AND CONDITIONS CONSUMER WARRANTY IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS OR TO OBTAIN A COPY OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY FREE OF CHARGE CONTACT DOMETIC CORPORATION SEASTAR S...

Page 16: ... contact the manufacturer s branch in your region or your retailer see the back of this instruction manual for the web addresses to locate your region or retailer For repair and guarantee processing please include the following documents when you send in the device A copy of the receipt with purchasing date A reason for the claim or description of the fault ...

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Page 20: ...etic companies which comprise the Dometic Group can be found in the public filings of DOMETIC GROUP AB Hemvärnsgatan 15 SE 17154 Solna Sweden CONTACT US dometic com en us terms and conditions consumer contact us dometic com ...

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