Windpilot PACIFIC LIGHT, Manual

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end stops, adjust the tiller connection or wheel
adaptor position until the movement is more evenly
distributed.
• If the windvane is permanently well over to one
side, correct the course setting at the windvane
shaft.
• Check the degree scale.
• NOTE: the reading on the scale at the windvane
shaft 140 may differ slightly from the reading
on your wind instrument. This is because wind
conditions at deck level tend to be different from
those at the top of the mast.
2.2.8 SWITCHING BACK TO MANUAL STEERING
2.2.8.1 EMERGENCY
• Disconnect the steering lines from the main
steering (tiller: disengage chain, wheel: release
wheel adaptor adjustment levers).
• The windvane gear is now completely isolated and
will not interfere with the steering in any way. You
may alter course as desired.
2.2.8.2 NORMAL USE
• Remove the windvane.
• Disconnect the steering lines from the main
steering.
• Lift up the pendulum rudder using the red line.
• CAUTION: slow down before attempting to lift up
the pendulum rudder. If the boat is moving too
fast, there will be too much resistance to raise the
pendulum rudder.
• The pendulum rudder may actually be left in the
water without doing any harm, but don’t forget to
lift it up out of the way before entering harbour/
manoeuvring under engine.
2.2.9 REMOVING THE SYSTEM IN HARBOUR/FOR
WINTER STORAGE
• Release bolt …
• Secure the system with a safety line.
• Remove the system.
• There is no need to remove the mounting bracket.
• CAUTION: When fitting/removing your PACIFIC
LIGHT be sure never to handle/lift it by the
windvane shaft 140 alone. The shaft is retained
by just a single locking screw 207 (M4) and is not
designed to bear the weight of the whole unit.
• The system is best handled/lifted using the
pendulum arm and the casting 220 at the base of
the windvane shaft.