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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This User’s manual contains the information you need to safely operate
and maintain your steering system. It must remain on the boat.
Thank you for choosing an Optimus
TM
Electronic Power Steering System
by SeaStar Solutions. You have chosen a state of the art steering
system that will provide years of effortless and trouble free steering
performance.
About this Book
Notice to the Operator
IMMEDIATE HAZARDS WHICH, IF NOT ACTED UPON, WILL RESULT
IN SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
DANGER
HAZARDS OR UNSAFE PRACTICES WHICH, IF NOT ACTED UPON,
COULD RESULT IN SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
WARNING
Hazards or unsafe practices which could result in minor injury or
product or property damage.
CAUTION
Information which is important to proper use or maintenance, but is
not hazard-related.
NOTICE
Throughout this publication, Dangers, Warnings and Cautions
(accompanied by the International Hazard Symbol
) are used
to alert the user to special instructions concerning a particular
service or operation that may be hazardous if ignored or performed
incorrectly or carelessly.
Observe them carefully!
These safety alerts alone cannot eliminate the hazards that they
signal. Strict compliance with these special instructions during
installation, operation, and maintenance, plus common sense
operation, are important measures to prevent accidents.
Failure to adhere to these notices may result in the loss of steering
control, leading to possible ejection from the vessel, causing
property damage, injury and/or death.