Seastar Solutions OPTIMUS EPS, Operation Instructions And Users Manual

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© 2012 SeaStar Solutions Optimus Operations Manual, Rev. D
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On outboard boats these are always located just below the engine
cowling and are attached to the engine tiller arm. There will be one
SmartCylinder for each engine on twin-engine boats. Most triple- and
quad-engine boats use tie-bars to steer a pair of engines with a
single SmartCylinder.
3.1.5 SmartCylinders
3.1.6 Steering Service Valves
The steering service valves permit the bypass of the EPS system and
allow the engines to be manually positioned. They should only be used
in the event of an EPS system failure, in which case instructions will
be given on the CANtrak.
The service valves are integrated into the power steering pumps. To open
the valve, turn the knob fully counter-clockwise until it stops (about
three turns). Turn the knob fully clockwise to close it. Turn just until you
feel the valve contact the stop – do not use tools or over-tighten.
Some vessels may be fitted with
remote service valves as
shown in figure 3-5.
Figure 3-4. SmartCylinder with sensor.
Figure 3-5 Remote steering
service valve.
WEAR A COAST GUARD-
APPROVED PERSONAL
FLOTATION DEVICE (PFD)
WHEN MANUALLY
REALIGNING ENGINES.
WARNING
Figure 3-6. Service valve location.
SERVICE
VALVE
OPEN
(FULLY TURN
COUNTER-CLOCKWISE)
CLOSED
(FULLY TURN CLOCKWISE)
POWER STEERING PUMP