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Installation and Maintenance Manual

INTRODUCTION

This installation and maintenance manual represents an important part of the product and must be available

to  the  people  in  charge  of  its  use  and  maintenance.

The  user  must  know  the  content  of  this  manual.

UFLEX 

USA  declines  all  responsibility  for  possible  mistakes  in  this  manual  due  to  printing  errors.

Apart  from  the  essential  features  of  the  described  product, 

UFLEX 

USA  reserves  the  right  to  make  those

modifications,  such  as  descriptions,  details  and  illustrations,  that  are  considered  to  be  suitable  for  its

improvement, or for design or sales requirements, at any moment and without being obliged to update this

publication.

ALL  RIGHTS  ARE  RESERVED. Publishing  rights,  trademarks,  part  numbers  and  photographs  of 

UFLEX 

USA

products  contained  in  this  manual  are 

UFLEX

 

USA  property.

Great  care  has  been  taken  in  collecting  and  checking  the  documentation  contained  in  this  manual  to
make it as complete and comprehensible as possible. Nothing contained in this manual can be interpreted

as warranty  either expressed or implied  - including, not in a  restricted way, the suitability  warranty for  any

special  purpose.    Nothing  contained  in  this  manual  can  be  interpreted  as  a  modification  or  confirmation  of

the  terms  of  any  purchase  contract.

TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE SERVICE

UFLEX  S.r.l.

Via  Milite  Ignoto,8A

16012 Busalla  (GE)-Italy

Tel:  +39.010.962.0239  (Italy)

Tel:  +39.010.962.0244  (abroad)

Fax:  +39.010.962.0333

Email:  [email protected]

www.uflexgroup.it

North  -  South  -  Central  America:

UFLEX

 USA

6442  Parkland  Drive

Sarasota,  FL  34243

Tel:  +1.941.351.2628

Fax:  +1.941.360.9171

Email:  [email protected]

www.uflexusa.com

To ensure the correct product and component operation, the product must be installed by qualified staff.

In  case  of    part  damage  or  malfunction,  please  contact  the  qualified  staff  or  our  Technical  Assistance

Service.

WARNING

WARRANTY

1.  Two  Year  Limited  Warranty.

 

UFLEX

  USA,  Inc.  warrants  that  all  products  manufactured  by 

UFLEX

  USA,

Inc. or 

ULTRAFLEX

  S.p.A. and sold by 

UFLEX

 USA to the retail purchaser ("Purchaser") that for two (2) years

after  the  date  of  manufacture  to  be  free  from  defects  due  to  material  or  workmanship,  subject  to  the

exclusions  below.  Improper  installation  VOIDS  this  warranty.  Installation  should  only  be  attempted  by  a

trained  and  qualified  technician.

2.  Exclusions.

  This  limited  warranty  does  not  cover  and  does  not  extend  to  any  of  the  following:

(a)

 Failure caused by normal wear and tear, climatic conditions, misuse, neglect, lack of proper maintenance,

accident,  fire  or  other  casualty  damage,  racing,  overloading,  negligence,  modification,  beaching  or

grounding  of  vessel,  collision,  impact,  towing,  acts  of  war  or  hostilities;

(b)

components  not  manufactured  by 

UFLEX

  USA,  Inc.,  or  its  affiliates;

(c)

  cost  of  removal  or  reinstallation  of  any  component  (including  components  manufactured  by 

UFLEX

  USA,

Inc.)  or  disassembly  or  reassembly  of  the  unit  containing  the  component;

(d)

components  not  manufactured  by 

UFLEX

  USA,  Inc.  or 

ULTRAFLEX

    S.p.A.,  whether  or  not  warranted  by  the

other  manufacturer;

(e)

  any  product  which  has  not  been  properly  installed.

Summary of Contents for UC 132-OBS

Page 1: ...HYDRAULIC CYLINDERS FOR SIDE MOUNT APPLICATIONS InstallationandMaintenanceManual UC 133 IOB UC 68 OBS UC 132 OBS Dr No 23068 e 16 07 2019 PARTNER ...

Page 2: ...ly matched by our commitment to developing new products employing the latest materials and technology to enhance our customer s boating experience From steering wheels to sophisticated electronic controls UFLEX USA has everything you need to make sure that your boat looks and perform it s best for many many years Dear Customer We would like to thank you for choosing an ULTRAFLEX SpA product ULTRAF...

Page 3: ...NECESSARY TOOLS 10 3 3 CYLINDER INSTALLATION 11 3 4 HOSE INSTALLATION 12 3 5 TYPE OF INSTALLATION 12 3 6 FILLING AND PURGING 14 3 6 1 POSITIONING OF THE OIL BOTTLE 14 3 6 2 SINGLE STEERING STATION SINGLE CYLINDER 17 3 6 3 SINGLE STEERING STATION DUAL CYLINDER 18 3 6 4 DUAL STEERING STATION SINGLE CYLINDER 18 3 6 5 DUAL STEERING STATION DUAL CYLINDER 17 3 7 GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS 17 SECTION4 SAFET...

Page 4: ... 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 Important information for the correct installation and for maintenance that does not cause any damage Denotes that a hazard exists which can result i...

Page 5: ...2 0244 abroad Fax 39 010 962 0333 Email ut uflexgroup it www uflexgroup it North South Central America UFLEX USA 6442 Parkland Drive Sarasota FL 34243 Tel 1 941 351 2628 Fax 1 941 360 9171 Email uflex uflexusa com www uflexusa com To ensure the correct product and component operation the product must be installed by qualified staff In case of part damage or malfunction please contact the qualified...

Page 6: ...ts at any time without notice and without any obligation to incorporate such changes into products of prior manufacture This limited warranty applies to new components sold by UFLEX USA Inc This limited warranty contains the entire agreements between UFLEX USA Inc and Purchaser and supersedes all prior agreements discussions negotiations commitments and representations whether oral or written betw...

Page 7: ...hoses and at the same time moves the engine or the helm which are connected to the cylinder The pumps are equipped with a valve which prevents outgoing fluid from returning along the same hose It also allows the operation of the steering systems with two or more steering stations The cylinders are double acting and may be balanced or unbalanced In the unbalanced cylinders the two chambers have dif...

Page 8: ...N S I N G L E E N G I N E D U A L E N G I N E DANGER Dual engine installations require the use of a tie bar up to 150hp max and up to 55 m p h UC 68 OBS UC 132 OBS UC 133 IOB counter and non counterrotating engines up to 300 hp max of combined horsepower and up to 60 m p h non counterrotating enginesup to 250hp max of combined horsepower and up to 55 m p h counter rotating engines up to 300hp max ...

Page 9: ...is possible to adjust the cylinder to all the different engine applications thanks to a link arm supplied with the engine The following pictures show the main cylinder components Cylinder body Bleeders Pin Extension 1 2 3 4 1 5Technicalfeatures SPECIFICATIONS UC68 OBS UC132 OBS UC133 IOB Volume 68 100 cc 4 1 6 1 cu in 132 163 cc 8 9 95 cu in 132 cc 8 cu in Outout force 185 270 kg 408 595 Ibs 455 5...

Page 10: ...be handled manually 2 2Packagingcontents Before using the equipment check that the product has not been damaged during transport 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 operate with protective gloves and safety shoes UC 132 OBS UC 68 OBS UC ...

Page 11: ... the installation consider the dimensions in order to avoid damages to the cylinder and to the boat 3 2Necessarytools Open end wrench 32mm 1 1 4 Torque wrench UC 68 OBS UC 132 OBS UC 133 IOB 329 3 mm 12 96 340 mm 13 3 340 mm 13 3 340 mm 13 3 337 mm 13 27 332 mm 13 1 Open end wrench 16mm 5 8 During installation use only stainless steel tools to prevent the corrosion of the metal parts CAUTION ...

Page 12: ... to the threaded part of the tilt tube and tighten it with a torque of 40 Nm 29 5 lb ft l 4 6 Check the correct cylinder installation by moving manually the engine on the right and on the left WARNING When the engine in central position the cylinder rod must be in the middle of its stroke If it is necessary adjust the ball joint on the link arm according to the engine manufacturer s instructions 3...

Page 13: ...nt applications can be installed with different configurations according to the number and the type of engines used with a single or dual steering system CAUTION Connect hoses as shown in the pictures of the following page NOTICE With reference to the boat the hose connected with the port side P of the pump must be always connected with the port side P of the fitting while the hose connected with ...

Page 14: ...4 l 7 l l 6 l 9 For UC 68 OBS UC 132 OBS UC 133 IOB For UC 132 OBS UC 133 IOB l 5 l 5 bleed valves 6 tie bar 7 kit OB 2C 1 upper station helm 2 lower station helm 3 cylinder 4 cylinder 5 T fittings 6 bleed valves 7 tie bar 8 kit OB 2C 9 kit OB 2S For UC 68 OBS UC 132 OBS UC 133 IOB SINGLE STATION SINGLE CYLINDER 1 upper station helm 2 lower station helm 3 cylinder 4 bleed valves 5 kit OB 2S For UC...

Page 15: ...ARNING To avoid air bubbles in the oil it is necessary to fill the tank slowly The filling and bleeding operations must be carried out at least by two operators DANGER Use UFLEX oil or other compatible oils Hydraulic oil OIL15 has been specifically formulated for UFLEX to ensure high quality performance level of UFLEX products throughout time The special mix of anti wear and stabilizing components...

Page 16: ... the cylinder body in this position turn the steering wheel as shown in picture 4 until oil without air bubbles comes out of the bleed valve Then close the bleed valve Repeat the entire procedure to ensure the absence of air in the system The described procedure is the same even in case of single station dual engine single cylinder and tie bar NOTICE 3 4 2 Unscrew the two bleed valves and manually...

Page 17: ...ing station single cylinder paragraph 3 6 2 While turning the steering wheel be careful becauseboth cylinders move Repeat the entire procedure several times to ensure the air absence in the system l l bleed valves For the additional steering station lower tank use only the silver non vent plug supplied with the kit OB 2S For the main steering station upper tank use only the black vent plug NOTICE ...

Page 18: ...d repeat it for the upper station WARNING Repeat the entire procedure at least 4 times to ensure the absence of air in the system 3 7Generalrecommendation It is very important to check the absence of air in the system before using the boat We recommend trying to manually move the engine towards port and starboard making sure that there is no movement of the cylinder body on the main cylinder shaft...

Page 19: ...tion Do not disassemble the hydraulic connections before bleeding the oil in the system completely The hoses can contain high pressure oil DANGER WARNING Do not put the feet on the cylinder Check the system after the installation and the purging but before operating the vessel Turn the steering wheel until the cylinder s reaches reach the end stroke Turn the steering wheel to the opposite directio...

Page 20: ...hole in up position Look for and remove the restriction WARNING WARNING 5 1Ordinarymaintenance 5MAINTENANCE Poor installation and maintenance may result in loss of steering and cause property damage and or perso nal injury Maintenance requirements change according to climate frequency and the use Inspections are necessary at least every year and must be carried out by specialized marine mechanics ...

Page 21: ...and repeat the bleeding procedure as explained in this manual Repeat the filling and bleeding procedure of the system Look for the leak and contact specialized staff Oil leak Mount the helm with the filling hole in up position The steering wheel is too small Lack of fitting sealant Drain and disassemble the steering system Remove the fittings and remove the oil from threads Put the sealant on the ...

Page 22: ...son the steering system is put out of service it is necessary to follow some rules in order to respect the environment Sheaths pipelines plastic or non metallic components must be disassembled and disposed of separately The steering system CONTAINS POLLUTING OILS which must be disposed of according to the rules in force in the country ...

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Page 24: ...UFLEX USA Sarasota FL 34243 6442 Parkland Drive ...

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