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SPS-B
Fin Installation
Installation of the fi n assemblies
1. Place correct fi n on a pallet adjacent to relevant actuator under the yacht for mounting.
2. Locate port and starboard fi n valve units.
3. On the fi n valve units locate the manual decouple valve.
- Unlock the valve by turning the 9/16” lock nut anti-clockwise.
- Open the valve by turning the 3/16” Allen key anti-clockwise.
4. Use a 36 socket and ratchet on the large nut that is welded to the actuator port cover to move the actuator to the most outboard position. See
step 22-27.
- Unscrew all nuts and washers.
- Remove the port cover.
- Inspect and clean the internal hub.
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WARNING
A hand oil pump (Installation tool kit, Item nr VFT55) must be used to achieve the fi n installation. The pump should only be operated by
qualifi ed personnel that follow the pump manual operating instruction and health and safety directives.
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Lock nut
- 14.3 mm
- .56”
Allen key
- 4.8 mm
- .19”
Inspect and clean
the internal hub to
ensure it is free from
dirt, dust and debris
Remove the actuator
port cover
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5. Remove shaft covers from fi n using a 4mm Allen key.
6. Remove protective covering from the fi n shaft cone and ensure it is clean. Clean and degrease the angled surface.
(NB: The protective cover can easily be removed by blowing air using an air pressure gun into the bottom hole of the cover.)
7. Lubricate the shaft with hydraulic oil (LHMF300).
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Remove shaft covers and
shaft protective coverings
Clean and degrease the
coned surface
IMPORTANT
Do not use grease, Only
specified oil
IMPORTANT
Do NOT cut the protection cover
ISO VG
100
Lubricate the shaft
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