Raymarine Autohelm 100, Install Manual

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Chapter 2: Installation 47
3. Accurate angular alignment between the hydraulic cylinder and the
tiller arm plane of rotation is extremely important – under no
circumstances should any misalignment /- 5 degrees.
D1036-1
5° Max.
5° Max.
View from astern
Caution: The push rod must not be shortened as it contains hydraulic fluid.
4. The push rod ball end must be attached to the tiller arm at the radius
specified on page 45. Use the supplied fixing bolt with its flange
positioned between the ball end and the tiller arm. It is very important
that this bolt is a tight fit in the tiller arm. Use Loctite 638 (or an
equivalent) to secure the tiller bar bolt and lock the securing nut.
X
A
B
C
D
F
D1046-1
E
G
Hole size X:
Type 2, 11.96 - 12.06mm
(0.471 - 0.475in)
Type 3, 19.9 - 20mm
(0.783 - 0.787in)
A Spring clip B Washer
C Washer D Push rod ball end
E Fixing bolt flange F Tiller arm
G Fixing nut
5. Position the reservoir (1) so that it is at least 150mm (6in.) above the
pump (2). The pump (2) should be sited above the cylinder (3).
6. Use the cable tie-wrap (4) to secure the reservoir (1) to the clip (5).