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BayStar/SeaStar Hydraulic Steering
HYDRAULIC STEERING
HOSE AND TUBING
loss of steering control. Loss of steering control may lead to a
collision with an obstacle and/or ejection from boat resulting in
property damage, personal injury and/or death.
c) Hose/Tube must be routed so that it will not interfere with any
other functional equipment; (such as, hatches, doorways or in a
walking path where it may become a tripping hazard).
d) Hose/Tube MUST be installed with a gradual rise from the steering
cylinder to the helm pump(s). If hose/tube is not installed with a
gradual rise, air removal from system will be difficult.
e) Hose/tube should be secured at regular intervals using non-
metallic type ties.
f) Do not allow tubing to rest or chafe against any abrasive material.
g) Ensure that hose/tube ends are covered prior to passing through
bulkheads, cable tubes and any other blind area. Failure to do so
may allow contamination to enter the steering system.
Fiberglass although soft to the touch can be extremely abrasive.
Care MUST be taken when securing hose/tubing.
NOTICE
If hose/tubing is kinked during and/or after installation it MUST
be replaced prior to operation. SeaStar Outboard hose cannot be
cut and must be replaced with a new hose completely. SeaStar
extruded nylon tubing can have the damaged section removed
and a union fitting put into place. Failure to replace any damaged
hose/tube may result in loss of steering control. Loss of steering
control may lead to unpredictable boat behavior and/or a collision
with an obstacle and/or ejection from vessel, resulting in property
damage, person injury and/or death.
WARNING
1
. Back off lock nut (item 1, figure 4), counter-clockwise, until it stops.
2.
Thread fitting into cylinder body until fitting washer (item 2,
figure 4) contacts the face of the cylinder port. Tighten hand
tight, DO NOT TORQUE FITTING INTO GLAND.
3.
Position fitting to desired orientation by turning it counter-
clockwise to a MAXIMUM of 1 full turn.
4.
While holding fitting with a wrench, tighten the locknut (item 1,
figure 4) and torque to 40–43 ft-lb.
5.
Purge system as per your cylinder instruction manual.
Positional O-Ring Horizontal
and Vertical Tee Fitting
Installation/Realignment
(if required)
Failure to properly tighten the locknut (item 1, figure 4) may lead
to loss of steering control. Loss of steering control may result in
unpredictable boat behavior, collision with an obstacle and/or
ejection from vessel, leading to property damage, personal injury
and/or death.
WARNING
