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5.1 Compass linearization and heading alignment
This procedure reduces any fluxgate compass errors caused by
ferrous objects.
1. Motor the boat to a location clear of any other traffic. Sea
conditions should be calm with minimal tidal flow.
2. Select Standby mode, and then press in and hold the end of the
control stalk (
NAV
) for 10 seconds. The red
AUTO
and yellow
NAV
lights will then flash alternately and the unit will beep every
second.
3. Turn the boat in a slow circles:
•
the boat speed should not exceed 3 knots
•
you should take at least 2 minutes to complete 360°
4. Keep turning your boat in circles until the SportPilot indicates
that compass linearization is complete by:
•
flashing the red
AUTO
and yellow
NAV
lights together, and
•
emitting a 5 second beep
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• at least 2 mins for each 360˚
• speed below 3 knots
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Summary of Contents for SportPilot
Page 2: ...SportPilot and SportPilot Plus Owner s Handbook Document number 81057 5 Date May 2001...
Page 11: ...6 SportPilot and SportPilot Plus Owner s Handbook 1 Introduction...
Page 12: ...Part 1 Using the SportPilot Part 1 Using the SportPilot...
Page 13: ...Part 1 Using the SportPilot...
Page 22: ...Part 2 Installing the SportPilot Part 2 Installing the SportPilot...
