Raymarine Autohelm 2000, User Manual

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CANTILEVER MOUNTING (Fig.7)
is ncccessary
lo a lace such as the
cockpit a
assembly is used.
The maximum exlension is
254mm and can be
IO
the exact necessary during
mounting.
installation
Clamp the tiller on the yachl’s cenlre
l Measure dimension F
l Refer lo table lo
length cantilever rod.
Dimension F Cut Length L
686mm (27”) 51 mm (2”)
71 75mm (3”)
737mm (29”)
(30”) (5”)
787mm (3 1”) (6”)
8 (32”) (7”)
. . ---
838mm (33”) 203mm (8”)
Cut cantilever rod to length L using a
hacksaw.
Measure
from threaded end.
l Remove burrs
assemble the cantilever
the rod into the mounting
l Ensure lhe drive unit is horizontal
and mark location the
mounting
l Mark and 3 x 6mm
clearance holes (ignore the two inner
holes).
Mount the using 3 x 6mm
diameter bolts wilh nuts and washers.
Be sure to install the backing plate
correctly. Bed the flange on a thin coal
of silicone sealant.
l Screw the rod into place using a
tommy bar.
Roughen the end of the rod and the
inside
the cap to provide a key.
Apply two part epoxy adhesive
provided to the rod end and cap and
place the cap over the rod end.
Ensure the hole
the drive unit
mounting pin is lacing up.
Allow the epoxy adhesive 30 minutes
to
harden before applying any
load.
When the is not in use the
complete rod assembly may be
unscrewed, leaving the cockpit
unobstructed.