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Model 7166 Electric Helm 

Kobelt Manufacturing Co. Ltd. 

 

Rev A

 

mnl7166.docx

 

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S

AFETY

 

2.1

 

S

AFETY 

A

LERTS

 

Throughout this manual, the following symbols, and their accompanying explanation, are 
used to alert the user to special instructions concerning a service or operation that may be 
hazardous if performed incorrectly or carelessly. The associated risk levels are stated below. 

 

This symbol indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if 
not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

 

 

This symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not 
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

 

 

This symbol indicates a hazardous situation, which if not avoided, 
could result in minor or moderate injury.

 

 

This symbol informs the reader of events not related to personal 
injury but which there is a risk of damage to property or equipment. 

 

This symbol informs the reader of safety-related instructions or 
procedures. 

 

2.2

 

N

OTICE TO 

I

NSTALLER

 

Disregarding the following safety measures can result in an accident causing severe injury to 
personnel and damage to material assets. 

 

Only use the product as directed in this manual. 

 

Never put the product into service if there is evidence of visible damage. 

 

Never put the product into service before fully completing installation and 
commissioning. 

 

Do not carry out any modifications to the product. 

 

Only use authentic Kobelt spare parts. 

 

Observe all local regulations, directives and laws during the installation of this product. 

 

All installation, commissioning, and maintenance work must only be conducted by 
qualified personnel.  (For the purpose of this manual, qualified personnel are persons 
who are familiar with the assembly, installation, commissioning, and operation of the 
product and who have the qualifications necessary for their occupation.) 

 

Observe all specifications in this manual.  If these guidelines are not followed and 
damage occurs, the warranty will be voided. 

Summary of Contents for 7166 Electric Helm

Page 1: ...7166 Electric Helm Owner s Operation Installation Maintenance Manual...

Page 2: ...Model 7166 Electric Helm Kobelt Manufacturing Co Ltd Rev A mnl7166 docx 2 of 17 NOTES RECORD DATA BEFORE INSTALLATION FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Model Serial Date of Purchase Date of Installation...

Page 3: ...y Alerts 5 2 2 Notice to Installer 5 2 3 Product Hazards 6 3 Product Description 7 3 1 Technical Data 8 3 2 Model Code Key 8 4 Installation 9 4 1 Mechanical 9 4 2 Electrical 9 4 3 Commissioning 10 5 M...

Page 4: ...t our website to check for updates to this Manual Once a product has been selected for use it should be tested by the user to ensure proper function in all possible applications For further instructio...

Page 5: ...mbol informs the reader of safety related instructions or procedures 2 2 NOTICE TO INSTALLER Disregarding the following safety measures can result in an accident causing severe injury to personnel and...

Page 6: ...ts when performing work Voltage and Current Compatibility Confirm that the power source is compatible with the maximum voltage and current ratings of this product variant including the potentiometer r...

Page 7: ...is used as an input to Full Follow Up FFU electronic steering systems The operator can maneuver the vessel by moving the helm wheel port or starboard to operate its internal potentiometer The helm all...

Page 8: ...Diagram 3 1 TECHNICAL DATA Table 1 7166 Technical Data MODEL 7166 KOBELT PART 7166 HELM WHEEL TRAVEL 1 1 3 turns per direction POTENTIOMETER VALUE 1k MAX POTENTIOMETER POWER 1 W OPERATING TEMPERATURE...

Page 9: ...erable with an anaerobic thread locker such as Loctite 243 4 2 ELECTRICAL The 7166 electric helm potentiometer has solder terminals Use 18 AWG wire for external connections to an electrical junction b...

Page 10: ...ISSIONING Ensure that the rear cover is installed and secured before powering on the 7166 Confirm that the electrical connections to the 7166 have been made The Functional Test should be carried out w...

Page 11: ...plate must be lubricated to prevent premature wear Use a grease with MoS2 additives for best results The following greases are approved Table 3 Approved Lubricants EP Grease Brand CHEVRON DELO MOLY 5...

Page 12: ...hat to do Helm action is reversed Wiring is backwards Swap the POT and POT output wires to their respective system and handle connections Helm does not move rudder at all The rest of the system isn t...

Page 13: ...ntification of a potential issue or defect with a Kobelt Product or Part the Warranty Applicant Applicant must immediately contact Kobelt and describe the issue in writing by letter fax email or other...

Page 14: ...Model 7166 Electric Helm Kobelt Manufacturing Co Ltd Rev A mnl7166 docx 14 of 17 8 APPENDIX A INSTALLATION DIMENSIONS Figure 4 7166 Installation Dimensions...

Page 15: ...Model 7166 Electric Helm Kobelt Manufacturing Co Ltd Rev A mnl7166 docx 15 of 17 9 APPENDIX B PARTS LIST Figure 5 7166 Parts Diagram...

Page 16: ...PHL 10 24 X 3 8 18 8 14 1 1016 1204 SET SCREW SKT CP PT 3 8 UNC X 1 4 18 8 15 1 1023 0245 WASHER FENDER 3 8 X 1 1 2 18 8 SS 16 1 1024 0814 SPRING PIN 3 16 DIA X 7 8 LG 18 8 17 2 1041 700601 SET SCREW...

Page 17: ...belt Manufacturing Co Ltd 8238 129th Street Surrey British Columbia Canada V3W 0A6 Sales Tel 1 604 572 3935 Fax 1 604 590 8313 Email sales kobelt com Website www kobelt com Made in Canada Printed in C...

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