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SYSTEM SET-UP QUICK 

REFERENCE GUIDE

Filling and Purging Procedure

•  Power Purge users. Refer to page 9 of this manual.
•  Manual filling and Purging users. Refer to page 8 of this 

manual.

•  SeaStar Power Assist users.

Alignment Procedures

•  Outboard installations refer to page 13 of this manual.
•  Stern Drive installations refer to page 13 of this manual.
•  Inboard installations refer to page 13 of this manual.

System Installation

•  Install SeaStar Helm pump onto the dash using installation 

instructions provided with your helm pump.

•  Install steering cylinders using the installation instructions 

provided with your steering cylinders.

•  Install Liquid Alignment Valve (Liquid Tiebar) in a position that 

allows easy access, but will not allow accidental turning of the 

valve hand lever.

 

•  Install your hose/tube as detailed in the following pages.

Be sure to plumb the system as per 

YOUR

 steering 

system as several different systems are noted. 

NOTICE

CYLINDER 

CYLINDER 

ALIGNMENT VALVE 

HELM 

STEP 1

System Pressure Test

• 

ALL

 users refer to page 13 of this manual to confirm safe and 

proper operation of your steering system.

STEP 4

STEP 2

 

STEP 3

 

Oil level and System check is critical to the safe operation of your 
boat, failure to follow this important step may lead to loss of steering 
control resulting in property damage, personal injury and/or death.

 

WARNING

Summary of Contents for HA5471-2

Page 1: ...way please try it our way 9 1 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AND OWNER S MANUAL w w w s e a s t a r s o l u t i o n s c o m NINE POINT ONE ISO 9001 Liquid Alignment Tiebar Valve for SeaStar Solutions Hydra...

Page 2: ...e the hazards that they signal Strict compliance to these special instructions when performing the installation and maintenance plus common sense operation are major accident prevention measures Notic...

Page 3: ...Installation Manuals including helm pumps hoses and fitting kits 2 DO NOT modify or substitute any component in any way without written consent from SeaStar Solutions 3 Comply with all system ratings...

Page 4: ...COAST GUARD APPROVED PERSONAL FLOTATION DEVICE PFD 2 ATTACH ENGINE SHUT OFF CORD LANYARD TO YOUR PFD 3 Never allow anyone not familiar with the operation of the steering system operate the boat at any...

Page 5: ...ON INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Safety Information Continued Important Labels The safety information provided below is intended to inform you of the warning information on your products Contact SeaStar S...

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Page 7: ...eturn Good Procedure 16 Technical Support 16 Before proceeding with the installation read these instructions thoroughly SeaStar Solutions cannot accept responsibility for installations where instructi...

Page 8: ...cylinder HC5370 can only be used in this system by orientating the steering cylinder shafts to face each other in an outboard application this means that the port engine tilt tube will need to be reo...

Page 9: ...tiebar This valve will also assist in the removal of air from this type of steering system It is suggested that a rigid tiebar be fitted in ANY application where possible to avoid the need of re align...

Page 10: ...RE IN ANY HYDRAULIC STEERING SYSTEM Read ALL bold text notes cautions and warnings Reading them now will help prevent unexpected surprises during installation These instructions have been made as comp...

Page 11: ...ecommended Helm Pumps For proper operation the system MUST be plumed as shown in this installation manual Deviating from these plumbing schematics may result in poor or no steering performance ONLY us...

Page 12: ...nstallation instructions provided with your steering cylinders Install Liquid Alignment Valve Liquid Tiebar in a position that allows easy access but will not allow accidental turning of the valve han...

Page 13: ...essures they DO NOT have the same expansion factors and WILL affect the performance of the steering system NOTICE If plumbing runs exceed 35 one way it is recommended that a system of 3 8 copper tube...

Page 14: ...anual NOTICE CYLINDER A CYLINDER B LIQUID TIE BAR VALVE Figure 9 Stern Drive If plumbing runs exceed 35 one way it is recommended that a system of 3 8 copper tube coupled with SeaStar hoses to the hel...

Page 15: ...r purge running you will need to manually cycle the autopilot pump to port for 20 sec and then to starboard for 20 sec or until no more air bubbles are seen exiting the cylinder lines 7 Close bleeders...

Page 16: ...nd attach the larger fitting to bleeder 3 17 Open bleeder 3 4 should still be open 18 Turn on Power Purge 19 Using the steering wheel cycle the engines from lock to lock until no more air is seen exit...

Page 17: ...out on fitting 3 side of cylinder INBOARD STERNDRIVE Turn steering wheel clockwise until an air free stream of oil exits bleeder fitting 3 CLOSE bleeder fitting 3 OUTBOARD HC5332 Turn steering wheel c...

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Page 19: ...be fully retracted cylinder shaft all the way in the cylinder body Failure to adhere to this caution WILL result in oil spillage at the helm filler port and or stiff steering operation For helms mount...

Page 20: ...the steering system If leaks are noticed they MUST be repaired prior to operating boat After repair repeat bleeding procedures as outlined in this manual Repeat to the Port direction and inspect ALL...

Page 21: ...fied marine mechanic only SeaStar Solutions offers the following as a guide only and will not assume any responsibility for problems resulting from incorrect repairs WARNING 2 Have to constantly reali...

Page 22: ...eeting this warranty which is returned freight prepaid within the warranty period to the dealer from whom such product were purchased or to us at the appropriate address In such a case SeaStar Solutio...

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