© 2014 SeaStar Solutions
Optimus Installation Manual, Rev. E
4-13
4.4.1 Hydraulic Hoses
4.4 Plan Your Connections
At this point of the planning process the location of all major components
should be established. Now it is time to review and plan your
hydraulic and electrical connections.
SeaStar Pro steering hoses are available in kits containing two equal
length hoses. Determine the length of the required hoses from each
pump to its associated SmartCylinder, and check that you have the
proper hoses available.
If you are using remote-mounted service valves (HA5480) you will need
two sets of hoses for each cylinder: one pair from the pump to the
service valve and a second pair from the service valve to the cylinder.
Consider the following when planning your hose routing and determining
the required lengths:
•
The cylinder body moves as the motor or outdrive is articulated.
Ensure there is sufficient hose length to allow full, uninterrupted
steering motion, including trim and tilt.
•
Minimum bend radius on the hose is 3.5”. Never route the hoses
in such a way that they can kink.
•
Hoses should be secured along their routing path whenever possible,
and should not be allowed to hang free in any area where they may
become a safety hazard. SeaStar Solutions recommends the use
of a rigging tube, PVC piping, or conduit for the safe installation and
protection of the steering hoses.
•
DO NOT install hoses in such a way that they may become exposed to
hot engine components, such as manifolds or exhaust components.
•
DO NOT install hoses where they may be exposed to corrosive acids,
such as those that may be found at battery connection points, or
where they may be exposed to battery fumes.
Two types of hose are offered:
1.
Bulkhead hoses are used when the hose must pass through a
bulkhead. They are supplied with your choice of polished
stainless steel or black anodized aluminum bulkhead plates, and
come with pigtail fittings to secure the hoses. See figure 4-12.
2.
Standard hose kits have no bulkhead plate and are used for
straight point-to-point runs.
Table 4-4 shows the available hose kits. Each kit comes with two hoses.
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nyLon tuBInG or Standard
SeaStar (1000pSI) hoSe.
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KIt pArt No. DEsCrIptIoN
bulKHEAD plAtEs
HO57XX
SeaStar Pro hose kit
None
HO82XX
SeaStar Pro bulkhead hose kit
2 x black anodized
HO87XX
SeaStar Pro bulkhead hose kit, SS
2 x polished stainless steel
HO89XX
SeaStar Pro bulkhead hose kit, SS, double 1 x polished stainless steel
XX denotes hose length in feet, with a leading zero for lengths below 10 feet. Available lengths:
• 2 to 5 feet in 1 foot increments (e.g. for a 3 foot hose kit, order HO5703)
• 6 to 30 feet in 2 foot increments
Table 4-4.