Chapter 4: Installing the Tiller Pilot
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Mounting the socket
Install the tiller pilot socket as follows:
1. Attach the template (provided at the back of this handbook) to the selected
bulkhead.
2. Carefully drill a 21 mm (
53
/
64
in) clearance hole for the cable boss.
3. Drill 4 pilot holes (2.5 mm or
3
/
32
in) for the self-tapping screws.
4. Remove the template.
5. Pass the power cable and any other cables (SeaTalk and NMEA) through the
bulkhead and the gasket.
6. Use a small flat-bladed screwdriver to connect the cable(s) to the socket –
refer to the illustrations on the following pages to identify the individual con-
nections on the SeaTalk socket. Ensure that the socket is oriented correctly
and note the connection numbers in relation to the keyway..
D3296-2
Cable
Gasket
Socket
Rubber cap
Screw
Plug
Floating nut
Retaining ring
Installed socket
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