Octopus RS, Руководство по установке

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OCTOPUS – Type RS Sailboat Drive
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D: DOCKSIDE SETUP AND TESTING
Grease the Universal connection kit on Installation by applying a grease gun to
grease nipple.
Due to the ‘Manual Release’ safety feature, when the yacht is not in motion it
might be required to joggle the wheel/Tiller (move from side to side) to engage
or disengage the drive.
E: SEA TRIAL
Before the Autopilot is tested at sea the helmsperson should be made aware of
the three safety features and the procedures required.
F: GENERAL MAINTENANCE GUIDE.
Grease the Universal Connection Kit on Installation by applying a grease gun
to grease nipple and at regular intervals.
After a few hours of operation and at frequent intervals, check all fasteners and
the complete steering system for security and integrity.
Keep all moving parts free from build-up of salt and other foreign material.
Buildup of salt can affect their operation and create stiffness
Inspect periodically for corrosion. Any parts affected by corrosion must be
replaced. When replacing hardware, self-locking hardware must be used.
Inspect steering cable periodically for cracks in the waterproof outer sheath or
other damage. If any is found the cable must be replaced.
DO NOT: Cover cracks in the cable outer sheath with tape or other sealant;
this will only delay a failure of the cable. Always replace the cable.
G: STEERING CABLE MAINTENANCE
Pay particular attention to the Universal Connection Kit. Periodically
remove the telescoping section of the steering cable from the guide tube,
clean the bore of the guide tube. At re-assembly thoroughly lubricate the
guide tube bore and the telescoping section of the cable with waterproof
grease. When installed and maintained correctly; the cable will have life of
over 4000 hours use (20,000 miles at 5 knots average speed for cruising
yachts). For long passage making and racing use it is recommended that a
spare cable is carried on board.