Windpilot PACIFIC LIGHT, Manual

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5.0 TROUBLESHOOTING
5.1 SYSTEM IS TURNING THE WRONG WAY
• The steering lines are connected wrongly to the
wheel adaptor. See 1.6.8.2 Rigging the Steering
lines.
5.2 SYSTEM PERFORMANCE IS NOT
SATISFACTORY
• Is the pendulum rudder positioned correctly? See
1.7 The Pendulum Rudder. Alternatively, is the…
5.2.1 POSITION OF PENDULUM RUDDER BLADE
• If the pendulum rudder blade is too far aft, the
balance proportion will be too small and the system
will only be able to steer at relatively low speeds.
No effective steering impulse will be generated at
higher speeds.
• If the pendulum rudder blade is too far forward, the
balance proportion will be too large. The pendulum
rudder will be moving the windvane instead of the
other way around, leaving the system completely
unable to steer.
• Lower the pendulum arm into the water. If it
immediately starts swinging around and seems
unable to settle on centre, the pendulum rudder is
too far forward.
5.2.2 STEERING LINES RIGGED INCORRECTLY
• Are the transmission angles ok? See 1.6 The
Steering Lines.
• Do you need a crossbar? See 1.6 The Steering
Lines.
• Are the steering lines free of slack, stretch and
play? See 1.6 The Steering Lines.
5.2.3 THE PENDULUM RUDDER IS NOT MOVING
25 DEGREES TO EACH SIDE
• See 2.2.6.1 Is the Variable Force Transmission Set
Correctly?
5.3 SYSTEM IS STICKING
5.3.1 AT THE WINDVANE
• Does the windvane hanger 110 turn easily on axle
113?
• Check screw connection 113/116 and adjust if
required.
• Are the screw connections on the push rod 150
and the top and bottom universal joints 156/160
properly adjusted? The universal joints must turn
freely on the push rod.
• The upper screw 301 on the pendulum arm 330
must not be too tight otherwise bearing 328 will
stick.