Ultraflex T71FC Installation And Maintenance Manual Download Page 2

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product.

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has  been  a  leader  in  steering  systems  for  pleasure  and  professional  boats    for  many  years.

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production  is  since  ever  synonimous  of  reliability  and  safety.

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ensure  product  quality  to  the  customer;

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maintain  and  improve  the  quality  standards  constantly;

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pursue a continuous process improvement to meet the market needs and to increase the customer

satisfaction

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16015  Casella  (Genova)  Italia  -  Via  Crose,  2

"

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 has over 80 years of experience in the marine industry and is a world leader in the production

of  mechanical,  hydraulic  and  electronic  steering  systems,  control  boxes  and  steering  wheels  for  any

kind  of  pleasure,  fishing  or  commercial  boats.

The key factors which explain the increasing success of our products all over the world are the reliability

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human  resources  and  the  continuous  spending  in  research  and  development".

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Summary of Contents for T71FC

Page 1: ...STEERING SYSTEMS Installationandmaintenancemanual PARTNER R T71FC T72FC Dr Dis Des n 26347 a 17 02 2015 ITA LIAN O F R A N Ç A IS ENGLISH I UK F page 2 pag 13 page 25 ...

Page 2: ... customer maintain and improve the quality standards constantly pursue a continuous process improvement to meet the market needs and to increase the customer satisfaction ULTRAFLEX Environmental Management System is certified CISQ IQNet by the Italian Shipping Registry RINA in conformity with the UNI EN ISO 14001 rule ULTRAFLEX certification No EMS 1282 S Products for pleasure boats are constantly...

Page 3: ...TRANSPORT 2 1 GENERAL WARNINGS 7 2 2 PACKAGING CONTENTS 7 SECTION5 MAINTENANCE 5 1 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 11 5 2 EXTRAORDINARY MAINTENANCE 11 SECTION3 INSTALLATION 3 1 NECESSARY TOOLS 8 3 2 HELM POSITIONING 8 3 3 CONNECTION OF THE CABLE TO THE HELM 8 SECTION4 SAFETYWARNINGS 4 1 SAFETY RULES DURING INSTALLATION AND USE 10 4 2 CLOTHING 10 SECTION6 DISMANTLING 6 1 DISMANTLING 11 MANUAL USE AND SYMBOLS U...

Page 4: ...cture aside explains the meaning of some nautical words contained in this manual DANGER Immediate hazards which CAUSE severe personal injury or death WARNING CAUTION The symbol aside indicates all the operations which must be carried out by qualified or skilled staff in order to avoid hazards We recommend training the staff in charge of the product installation and checking their knowledge NOTICE ...

Page 5: ...gnoto 8A 16012 Busalla GE Italy Ph 39 010 962 0239 Italy Ph 39 010 962 0244 Abroad Fax 39 010 962 0333 Email ut ultraflexgroup it www ultraflexgroup it North South Central America UFLEX USA 6442 Parkland Drive Sarasota FL 34243 Ph 1 941 351 2628 Fax 1 941 360 9171 Email uflex uflexusa com www uflexusa com This installation and maintenance manual represents an important part of the product and must...

Page 6: ... 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...

Page 7: ...uipment check that the product has not been damaged during transport or storage Also make sure that all the standard components are in the packaging see list In case of damage notify the claim to the forwarder and inform the supplier WARNING The staff in charge of handling must wear protective gloves and safety shoes T71FC A REF T71FC A 1 helm B 1 retrieving bushing C 1 retrieving pipe D 2 screws ...

Page 8: ...ructions supplied with ULTRAFLEX X34 and X35 bezel kits 3 3Connectionofthecabletothehelm 1 Determine the correct entry position of the cable into the helm according to the proper steering system PUSH OR PULL TURNING DIRECTIONS 2 R e m o v e protective pipe from cable ULTRAFLEX M66 and insert the helix cable into the helm 3 Turn the steering wheel so as to pull the cable into the helm aligning the ...

Page 9: ... Fix the conduit every 2 m 6 The conduit must not be fixed to the electric wires Bulkhead openings require a minimum 38mm 1 hole diameter Prevent any dust or foreign material from contacting the cable end to avoid damages to the helm DANGER 5 9 Make sure the direction of the steering wheel rotation corresponds to the boat direction This control must be carried out before the boat is operated in th...

Page 10: ...ces Do not modify or add devices to the system without ULTRAFLEX written authorisation or technical intervention which will prove the modification in the report Do not use this equipment for a purpose different from the one it has been designed for which is specified in the installation and maintenance manual Do not let unskilled staff perform the installation DANGER WARNING During installation ke...

Page 11: ...nuts fastening the system WARNING DANGER Release or separation of one of the fasteners can cause failure of steering system resulting in property damage injury or death Periodically check the absence of corrosion on the metal parts of the cable end fittings and of abrasions on the conduit Replace the damaged parts that could compromise the steering system integrity Technical Support For any inform...

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