Copy Part# 470718, Rev. B, 02/2014
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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Step 1
• If required, release the air pressure from the reservoir by pressing
the air valve.
• Remove the reservoir fill plug and fill the reservoir to within an
inch of the top.
Step 2
• Replace the fill plug with the enclosed male quick connect
adapter (item 2).
• Using a bicycle tire pump or similar device, pressurize the
reservoir to 30 PSI. If necessary, refill and pressurize until the
fluid level stabilizes at or above the maximum level line on the
reservoir.
• Connect one end of the oil bypass line (item 1) to the quick
connect adapter on the reservoir.
Step 3
• Go to helm station closest to the steering cylinder and turn the
steering wheel clockwise until the cylinder shaft fully extends
or retracts.
• If rod is fully extended, attach the bypass line to the HS line on
the cylinder servo block and open bleed fitting. If rod is fully
retracted, attach the bypass line to the HP line on the cylinder
servo block and open bleed fitting.
Step 4
• Move to the lowest helm station or the helm closest to the
cylinder and begin turning the steering wheel counter clockwise
at a one to two second per revolution pace.
• Continue turning for approximately 80 revolutions.
• Repeat this process at each successively higher station. If an
auto pilot is installed it should be treated as another helm unit
except the motor is made to run continuously for at least
2 minutes in one direction.
This kit provides a way to by pass fluid between the power cylinder
bleed fittings and the systems reservoir. With the by pass line
installed, fluid and air from the bleeder is diverted to the reservoir.
Air entering the reservoir stays at the top and air free fluid is
returned to the system.
Included in this package you will find a 25 foot length of 5/16” ID
clear plastic tubing with quick connect fittings installed at both
ends and a quick connect adapter for the reservoir.
Before continuing to a higher station, check the fluid level and air
pressure in the reservoir. If the fluid level is below half, release
the air pressure and refill to the maximum level line and pressurize
the reservoir to between 25 and 30 PSI.
NOTICE
