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11. The retaining ring is designed as a stop for the plug nut to prevent accidental
disassembly. After you have tightened the floating nut, slide the retaining ring
back up the plug to retain the nut.
Power supply
• The tiller pilot requires its own dedicated power supply – it cannot source its
power from SeaTalk.
• Power should be taken directly from the boat’s central distribution panel and
protected with a
12 A fuse
or equivalent circuit breaker.
The following table shows the minimum cable size acceptable for the power
supply:
CAUTION:
Correct power cable size is critical for correct autopilot operation.
If in doubt, use a heavier gauge cable than specified. A lighter
gauge cable might cause a voltage drop between the supply and
the autopilot. This will reduce the power at the tiller.
Cable length
Copper area
AWG
Up to 2.5 m (8 ft)
1.5 mm
2
16
Up to 4 m (13 ft)
2.5 mm
2
14
D3265-2
Supply (0 V)
Supply (+12 V DC)
12 A fuse
Socket
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