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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6.2.5 CANtrak Loss of Display
If CANtrak display operation is lost proceed as follows:
1. On a multiple helm station vessel each station may be equipped
with a CANtrak display. If so equipped, navigate from another helm
station and return to port for service.
2. If there are no secondary displays on board, carefully verify (at
low speed) that the steering system operates normally then
immediately and cautiously proceed to port for service.
3. If both steering response and CANtrak display are lost, you are
unable to obtain assistance, and you are in an emergency
situation, proceed as follows:
LIMP HOME MODE IS AN OVERRIDE SYSTEM. IT MAY SEVERELY LIMIT
YOUR BOAT CONTROL. IT SHOULD ONLY BE USED IN AN EMERGENCY
IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO CALL FOR ASSISTANCE. PROCEED WITH
EXTREME CAUTION. ALWAYS WEAR A PERSONAL FLOTATION DEVICE
(PFD) AND LANYARD.
Limp Home Mode 1
If the steering system can no longer provide steering to ANY of the
engines, proceed by using Limp Home Mode 1, as follows:
1. Always wear PFD devices.
2. Put all engines in Neutral.
3. Open Steering Service Valves.
4. Manually center all engines.
5. Close Steering Service Valves
6. Return to port using throttles to steer.
Limp Home Mode 2
If one of two steering cylinders is disabled, proceed by using Limp
Home Mode 2, as follows:
1. Always wear PFD devices.
2. Put all engines in Neutral.
3. Open Steering Service Valve of affected cylinder.
4. Turn affected engine(s) fully away from other(s).
5. Close Steering Service Valve.
6. Fully tilt the affected engine(s) and switch off.
7. Return to port with remaining engine(s).
WARNING