Uflex ULTRAFLEX T71FC, Installation And Maintenance Manual

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T71FC-T72FC STEERING SYSTEMS
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Installation and maintenance manual
1.2 Dimensions
1 DESCRIPTION OF THE PRODUCT
1.1 Description of the product and warnings for the correct use
T71FC and T72FC mechanical steering systems are designed to control boats equipped with outboard, inboard or
power assisted stern drive engines. Steering system T71FC is used for single cable steering helms, while
steering system T72FC is used for dual cable steering helms. Both systems must be used with
UFLEX
M66
steering cables.
T71FC and T2FC steering systems feature a Planetary Gear Design: three satellite
gears rotate on their axis and at the same time rotate around the central helm
axis (see picture aside). This allows for equal distribution of engine torque over
three points of the central gear, dividing and balancing the system loads. The
benefits of this special design are increased system longevity, increased efficiency
and less engine feedback compared to single pinion gear helms.
T71FC steering system is not to be used on boats equipped with engines that exceed
the maximum horsepower rating of the boat and/or the speed of 50 knots (57.5 mph).
In case of engines which exceed the speed of 50 knots, it is advisable to use T72FC dual steering system.
DO NOT DISASSEMBLE ANY PART OF THE HELM DURING THE INSTALLATION OF THE CABLE. THE
DISASSEMBLY OF THE COMPONENTS CAN GENERALLY CAUSE SERIOUS DAMAGE TO OBJECTS OR PEOPLE.
THIS PROCEDURE CAUSES THE WARRANTY LOSS OF THE PRODUCT.
The following pictures show the dimensions of T71FC and T72FC steering systems.
T71FC
WARNING
DANGER
119mm
(4.69")
246.5mm
(9.71")
85mm
(3.34")
68mm
(2.67")
13
5.
5mm
(5.
33
")
T72FC
123mm
(4.85")
250.5mm
(9.86")