Windpilot PACIFIC LIGHT, Manual

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1.3 POINTS TO CONSIDER BEFORE
INSTALLATION
• The PACIFIC LIGHT was fully assembled before
leaving our premises.
1.3.1 POSITIONING THE SYSTEM
• Your WINDPILOT should be installed at the centre
of the transom approximately 10 cm/4 in below
deck level.
• Off-centre installation is possible (max. 10 cm/4 in)
but not ideal.
• If your boat has a centrally mounted bathing ladder,
it should be relocated to the port side.
• CAUTION: think twice before moving the ladder to
the starboard side. When the pendulum rudder is
raised, the pendulum arm 300 swings down very
close to the bottom of the transom on the starboard
side - check for clearance.
• TIP: install the PACIFIC LIGHT first, then sort out
the bathing ladder.
• Tie safety lines to all components before you start.
• Secure clamps 860 on the mounting bracket with
tape.
• Coat the mounting bolts with lanolin or Duralac.
• Should I use a spirit level? No, boats are never
perfectly level; it is better to trust your eye.