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2. Mounting the drive
Mounting the drive involves four main steps:
• securing the drive to the boat
• connecting the drive to the steering system
• ensuring correct sprocket alignment and chain tension
• completing a steering check
Securing the drive
Mounting location
Before you secure the drive to your boat, you must first check the suitability of the mounting
location.
•
Structural strength
:
• This drive produces a considerable amount of force, so you must mount it on a solid
structure (i.e. a substantial frame member) in the boat. In some cases you may need to
build a special frame to mount the drive unit.
• To prevent excess noise and vibration, do not attach this drive to any structures that
support cabins.
•
Drive orientation
:
• The drive can be mounted on a vertical or horizontal surface.
• If necessary, you can rotate the mounting foot through 90 degrees to provide a more
convenient mounting position (as shown in
Figure 6
). To do this: remove the four
screws securing the mounting foot to the drive unit, rotate the mounting foot, then
replace the screws.
• Additionally, the drive may face either way as you can correct the steering direction by
reversing the polarity of the motor connections at the course computer (see
Figure 2
).
•
General position
:
• Refer to the EMC installation guidelines (
page 9
)
• Make sure the drive will be accessible for future servicing.
CAUTION
Mounting location
Consult the Boat Manufacturer if you have any doubt about the strength or
suitability of the mounting location.
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