Raymarine ST4000 Plus, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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74 ST4000 Plus Wheel & Tiller Autopilots Owner’s Handbook
When the autopilot is not in use, the complete rod assembly may
be unscrewed to leave the cockpit unobstructed.
Pedestal socket mounting
It may be necessary to raise the height of the drive unit mounting
socket. A pedestal socket assembly must be used.
1. Lock the tiller on the yacht centre line.
2. Establish the standard control dimensions
A
and
B
.
3. Measure dimension G ensuring the autohelm actuator is
horizontal.
4. Select the pedestal socket assembly from the table shown.
Installation
1. Mark the position of the mounting flange on the cockpit seat/
counter.
2. Ensure that control dimensions
A
and
B
are correct.
3. Mark and drill three 6†mm (1/4†in) diameter clearance holes
(ignore the two inner holes).
4. Mount the flange using three 6†mm (1/4†in) diameter bolts, nuts
and washers (make sure that the back plate is installed correctly
and bed the flange on a thin coat of silicone rubber sealant).
5. Screw the mounting socket firmly into place.
When the autopilot is not in use, the mounting socket may be
unscrewed to leave the cockpit unobstructed.