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UFLEX  USA

Sarasota, FL 34243 - 6442 Parkland Drive

"Established  in  1989 

UFLEX 

USA  is  a  leader  in  steering  and  control  systems  for  the  marine  industry.

With full manufacturing capabilities in Sarasota, Florida, 

UFLEX 

USA can support all sectors of the marine

industry  regardless  of  volume  and/or  product  requirements.  And,  as  an  affiliate  of  the 

ULTRAFLEX

  Group,

UFLEX 

USA has tremendous resources to draw upon for new product development in hydraulics, electronics

and  many  other  technologies.

Innovative  product  design  and  unparalleled  dedication  to  quality  customer  service  and  products  conti-

nue  to  be  cornerstone  of 

UFLEX

  USA's  growth.  Today  our  products  can  be  found  as  originally  installed

equipment  on  many  of  the  most  widely  known  and  respected  boat  brands  in  the  world.

Aftermarket    parts  can  be  sourced    from  trained  and  experienced  distributor  network  throughout  North

and  South  America.

Our dedication to providing the highest quality products and service is only 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.

ULTRAFLEX 

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

years.

All 

ULTRAFLEX 

SpA  products  are  designed  and  manufactured  to  ensure  the  best  performance.

To  ensure  your  safety  and  to  maintain  a  high  quality  level,

 ULTRAFLEX 

SpA    products  are  guaranteed  only

if  they  are  used  with  original  spare  parts  (see  attached  document  "Application  Spare  Parts").

The  quality  management  system  involves  all  the  company  resources  and  processes  starting  from  the

design,  in  order  to:

-

ensure  product  quality  to  the  customer;

-

maintain  and  improve  the  quality  standards  constantly;

-

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

satisfaction;

-

constantly  test  the  products  to  verify  their  conformity  with  the  2013/53/EU.

Summary of Contents for UC 68-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: ...y 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 contr...

Page 3: ...ECESSARY 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 SING...

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...

Page 5: ...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...

Page 6: ...s 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 limite...

Page 7: ...oses 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...

Page 8: ...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 counterrot...

Page 9: ...s 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...

Page 10: ...e 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...

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 1...

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...

Page 13: ...t 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...

Page 14: ...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 b...

Page 15: ...RNING 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...

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 en...

Page 17: ...ng 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...

Page 18: ...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 a...

Page 19: ...ion 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 s...

Page 20: ...ole 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 an...

Page 21: ...nd 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 fi...

Page 22: ...on 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 disp...

Page 23: ...HYDRAULIC CYLINDER FOR SIDE MOUNT APPLICATIONS page 23 of 23 InstallationandMaintenanceManual NOTE...

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

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