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Wheel & Tiller Autopilots: Owner’s Handbook
5
Install
ing
the
5.2 Control unit
Location
Locate the control unit so it is:
•
within easy reach from the steering position
•
viewable straight on, or with a maximum viewing angle of 30°
•
protected from physical damage
•
at least 230 mm (9 in) from any compass
•
at least 1 m (3 ft) from any radio/radar receivers/transmitters
The selected location should also:
•
be clean, smooth and flat
•
be accessible from behind (so you can secure and run cables)
•
have sufficient space to accommodate the rear of the control unit
and connectors
•
allow at least 6 mm (
1
/
4
in) between adjacent control units and
instruments so you can fit their sun covers
CAUTION:
The front cover is waterproof when installed according
to the following instructions. However, the rear cover must be
protected from water in a ventilated and drained area. Any water
or water vapor in this area could cause damage by coming into
contact with electrical connections or condensation by entering
the control unit through its breathing hole.
110 mm (4.33 in)
11
5 mm (4.53 in)
90 mm (3.55 in)
24 mm
(0.95 in)
17 mm
(0.67 in)
D3242-2
Control unit dimensions
Summary of Contents for autopilot ST4000+
Page 2: ...ST4000 Wheel Tiller Autopilots Owner s Handbook Document number 81131 6 Date August 2001 ...
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Page 13: ...xii ST4000 Wheel Tiller Autopilots Owner s Handbook ...
Page 14: ...Part 1 Using the ST4000 Part 1 Using the ST4000 ...
Page 15: ...Part 1 Using the ST4000 ...
Page 47: ...32 ST4000 Wheel Tiller Autopilots Owner s Handbook 3 Advanced Operation ...
Page 56: ...Part 2 Installing the ST4000 Part 2 Installing the ST4000 ...
Page 57: ...Part 2 Installing the ST4000 ...
Page 79: ...64 ST4000 Wheel Tiller Autopilots Owner s Handbook 5 Installing the ST4000 D286 2 D E D287 2 ...
Page 115: ...100 ST4000 Wheel Tiller Autopilots Owner s Handbook 6 Setting up the ST4000 ...
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