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GHP 12 Installation Instructions
Shadow Drive Mounting Considerations
• Mount the Shadow Drive horizontally and as level as possible, using
cable ties to firmly secure it in place.
• Mount the Shadow Drive at least 12 in. (0.3 m) away from magnetic
material, such as speakers and electric motors.
• Install the Shadow Drive closer to the helm than to the pump.
• Install the Shadow Drive lower than the helm, but higher than the
pump.
• Avoid making loops in the hydraulic lines.
• Do not install the Shadow Drive directly to the fittings at the back of
the helm. Install a length of hose between the fitting at the helm and
the Shadow Drive.
• Do not install the Shadow Drive directly to a hydraulic T-connector
in the hydraulic line. Install a length of hose between a T-connector
and the Shadow Drive.
• In a single-helm installation, do not install a T-connector between
the helm and the Shadow Drive.
• In a dual-helm installation, install the Shadow Drive between the
pump and the lower helm, closer to the helm than to the pump.
• Install the Shadow Drive in either the starboard steering line or the
port steering line. Do not install the Shadow Drive in the return line.
• Do not use Teflon tape on any hydraulic fitting. Use an appropriate
thread sealant such as Loctite
®
Pro Lock Tight
®
multipurpose
anaerobic gel, part number 51604, or equivalent, on all pipe threads
in the hydraulic system.
