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Wilderness Systems, 575 Mauldin Road, Suite 200, Greenville, SC 29607

Wilderness Systems, 575 Mauldin Road, Suite 200, Greenville, SC 29607

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12.3 Storage

When not in use, the Helix PD (E) should be stored in a dry indoor environment.

12.4 Lubrication 

Lubricate your Helix PD unit annually.

Remove the set screw from the lubrication port located at the right side of the drive unit head.
Using a manual hand pump and needle, inject 3-5 pumps of a quality lithium grease into the port. Re-install the set screw.

Tip:

 Online Video Instruction for Helix PD maintenance are available at wildernesssystems.com

13. WARRANTY CONDITIONS

13.1 Warranty Process

Adhering to the following warranty process is a prerequisite to the satisfaction of any warranty claims.

To initiate a warranty claim please contact Wilderness Systems customer service at (888) 525-2925, 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. 
(Eastern Time) Monday – Friday. The customer service representative will guide you through the warranty claim process. 
Additional contact info can be located at the bottom of the owner’s manual.

Before shipping any assumed defective items, it is imperative to coordinate the delivery with Wilderness Systems customer 
service. We are unable to accept products which we have not been notified and will therefore refuse delivery. For returning 
the Helix PD to a Service Center, we recommend keeping the original packaging. If this is no longer available, packaging can 
be provided.  

13.2 Extent of Warranty

The warranty ends two years from the date of purchase from an authorized Wilderness Systems retailer. You must possess a 
valid sales receipt of purchase for a warranty to be eligible for processing.

Wilderness Systems guarantees the original purchaser of Helix PD that the product is free from material and manufacturing 
faults during the period stated above. Wilderness Systems will indemnify the original purchaser for any expense for the repair 
of a material or manufacturing defect. This indemnification obligation does not cover the incidental costs of a warranty claim 
or any other financial losses (e.g. costs for towing, telecommunications, food, accommodation, loss of earnings, loss of time 
etc.). Wilderness Systems decides whether faulty units are repaired or replaced with a new or refurbished unit. Distributors 
and dealers who repair Helix PDs have no authority to make legally binding statements on behalf of Wilderness Systems.

Summary of Contents for Helix PD

Page 1: ...Helix PDTM Owner s Manual...

Page 2: ...red 8 7 3 Installing the Stowage Straps 9 8 INSTALLING THE RUDDER SYSTEM 9 8 1 Items Supplied 9 8 2 Tools Required 9 8 3 Installing the Rudder Mounting Bracket 10 8 4 Installing the Rudder to Rudder M...

Page 3: ...g the Helix PD Use stowage straps on the Helix PD when in rough water or during surf launches Stowage straps should not be used for transporting or securing your kayak Do not operate with mast in the...

Page 4: ...Hanger A2 Latch Base A1 A2 30700091 2 20 X 1 Screw A3 1FAS0011 6 1 4 20 x 1 x 1 16 A4 1FAS0125 6 Cotter Pin with Tether A5 30700087 1 Quick Release Pin A6 30700086 1 4 40 X 3 4 Screw A7 3000067 4 4 40...

Page 5: ...NTITY INDEPENDENT Rudder B 17060035 1 KIT B Rudder Mounting Bracket B1 14820041 1 20 x 5 8 Socket Head Screw B2 30000015 2 Lock Washer B3 3730 0103 2 Round Deck Fitting B4 3455 0099 4 10 32 x Screw B5...

Page 6: ...SCRIPTION INSTRUCTION CODE PART NUMBER QUANTITY KIT C Stowage Strap with Male Buckle Stowage Strap with Female Buckle C 15440075 1 Deck Loop C1 14830022 2 10 32 x Screw C2 3585 0223 4 10 x 5 8 Neopren...

Page 7: ...head unit Secure with a crank arm bolt G Use an 8 mm Allen wrench tighten the crank arm bolt G and crank arm F to the Helix PD E Repeat process with the left crank arm F The crank arm F should be par...

Page 8: ...the two 4 40 x 3 4 screws A7 and 2 4 40 nylock nuts A8 Hold nut with finger to start then use needle nose pliers to tighten Repeat the process on the opposite side of the upper housing blocks of the...

Page 9: ...20 x 1 screws A3 and secure the mounting bracket A to the inserts with the screws A3 Before installing the right side bow most 1 4 20 x 1 screw A3 place the looped end of the tether and cotter pin A5...

Page 10: ...inserts Place the baffles D into the stepped recess of the scupper The face of baffle plate D that has the step on it aligns with the detent in the scupper molded into the hull of the kayak Use the f...

Page 11: ...ashers C3 and 10 32 cap nuts C4 Neoprene side of the 10 x 5 8 washer C3 should be pressed against the inside hull of boat Tighten the hardware assembly with the 3 8 wrench and screw driver Repeat the...

Page 12: ...stalling the Rudder to Rudder Mounting Bracket Items needed Rudder with pre attached lift line B Remove rudder B from packaging and unwrap the lift lines from the rudder Remove and save the 5 8 split...

Page 13: ...dder deployment control line bungee B6 into the slots on the back of the round deck fitting B4 and secure to the insert in the recess with 10 32 x screw B5 See illustration for proper configuration Lo...

Page 14: ...B6 so that it is 3 behind the final round deck fitting B4 and tie an overhand knot Pull knot into the fitting Raise the rudder B so the blade is resting in the rudder rest slot on the stern deck of th...

Page 15: ...instruction of this assembly and many other assemblies are available at wildernesssystems com 8 7 Installing the Rudder Hold Down Strap Items needed Rudder Hold Down Strap B7 J Hook B8 Attach the J ho...

Page 16: ...e underside of the steering control J pulley Locate the preinstalled tubing entrances on the right side of the inside lip of the steering control mounting recess location of the kayak Thread the end o...

Page 17: ...cord locks B9 of the rudder B wings Keep the cords taught and tighten the 10 32 x 5 16 set screw B12 to capture the cords Tie a double overhand knot at the end of cord and tighten until from cord lock...

Page 18: ...he quick release pin A6 with the cotter pin A5 Pivot the Helix PD forward into the stowed position until ready for use in the water Tip Never transport your kayak with the Helix PD unit attached to it...

Page 19: ...th of water to accommodate the full depth of a deployed Helix PD approx 18 To raise the Helix PD E to the zero draft position align the crank arms F to a vertical position so that the right crank arm...

Page 20: ...x PD E is optimized for use from the high seat position 11 3 Deploying the Rudder The Helix PD E is best utilized with a rudder B for steering Before you launch make sure that the rudder hold down B7...

Page 21: ...ix PD E forward into the stowed position Secure the stowage strap C over the Helix PD E and buckle the stowage straps C male and female buckles together Tighten the strap stowage C by pulling on the s...

Page 22: ...it is imperative to coordinate the delivery with Wilderness Systems customer service We are unable to accept products which we have not been notified and will therefore refuse delivery For returning t...

Page 23: ...een towed by power or sail boats Units sold as demos units used for commercial or rental purposes Units determined to have been used for any activity other than an activity which is customary for the...

Page 24: ...575 Mauldin Road Suite 200 Greenville SC 29607 888 525 2925 WildernessSystems com Part 59504342 2020 Wilderness Systems is a registered trademark of Confluence Outdoor...

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