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Cylinder Alignment Valve

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INTRODUCTION

Index

Safety Information ......................................................................  i

Introduction .............................................................................. 1

Specifications ........................................................................... 2

How the System Works .............................................................. 3

Before Starting .......................................................................... 4

Special Considerations .............................................................. 5

System Set-Up Quick Reference Guide........................................ 6

Plumbing Details ....................................................................... 7
  Outboard Installations ........................................................... 7
  Non Power Steering Stern Drive and 
  Inboard Powered Boats .......................................................... 8

Bleeding the Steering System .................................................... 9
  Power Purge Users – All Applications ...................................... 9
  Non-Power Purge Users – All Applications ............................. 11

Realignment Instructions ......................................................... 13
  Oil Level System Check ....................................................... 13

Troubleshooting Guide ............................................................. 15

Statement of Limited Warranty ................................................. 16
  Return Good Procedure ........................................................ 16
  Technical Support ................................................................ 16

Before proceeding with the installation, read these instructions 
thoroughly. SeaStar Solutions cannot accept responsibility for 
installations where instructions have not been followed, where 
substitute parts have been used, or where modifications have  
been made to our products.

There is 

NO

 replacement for a rigid tiebar, regardless of the application. 

The Liquid Alignment Valve (Liquid tiebar valve) is 

ONLY

 intended 

where a rigid tiebar is not practical and/or possible. Caution should 
be exercised when this valve is installed into the steering system. 
Read 

ALL

 details in this manual to understand the use of this valve 

and the possible problems that may arise when using this valve.

NOTICE

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Страница 1: ...way please try it our way 9 1 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AND OWNER S MANUAL w w w s e a s t a r s o l u t i o n s c o m NINE POINT ONE ISO 9001 Liquid Alignment Tiebar Valve for SeaStar Solutions Hydra...

Страница 2: ...e the hazards that they signal Strict compliance to these special instructions when performing the installation and maintenance plus common sense operation are major accident prevention measures Notic...

Страница 3: ...Installation Manuals including helm pumps hoses and fitting kits 2 DO NOT modify or substitute any component in any way without written consent from SeaStar Solutions 3 Comply with all system ratings...

Страница 4: ...COAST GUARD APPROVED PERSONAL FLOTATION DEVICE PFD 2 ATTACH ENGINE SHUT OFF CORD LANYARD TO YOUR PFD 3 Never allow anyone not familiar with the operation of the steering system operate the boat at any...

Страница 5: ...ON INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Safety Information Continued Important Labels The safety information provided below is intended to inform you of the warning information on your products Contact SeaStar S...

Страница 6: ...iv SeaStar Solutions Note This page left blank intentionally...

Страница 7: ...eturn Good Procedure 16 Technical Support 16 Before proceeding with the installation read these instructions thoroughly SeaStar Solutions cannot accept responsibility for installations where instructi...

Страница 8: ...cylinder HC5370 can only be used in this system by orientating the steering cylinder shafts to face each other in an outboard application this means that the port engine tilt tube will need to be reo...

Страница 9: ...tiebar This valve will also assist in the removal of air from this type of steering system It is suggested that a rigid tiebar be fitted in ANY application where possible to avoid the need of re align...

Страница 10: ...RE IN ANY HYDRAULIC STEERING SYSTEM Read ALL bold text notes cautions and warnings Reading them now will help prevent unexpected surprises during installation These instructions have been made as comp...

Страница 11: ...ecommended Helm Pumps For proper operation the system MUST be plumed as shown in this installation manual Deviating from these plumbing schematics may result in poor or no steering performance ONLY us...

Страница 12: ...nstallation instructions provided with your steering cylinders Install Liquid Alignment Valve Liquid Tiebar in a position that allows easy access but will not allow accidental turning of the valve han...

Страница 13: ...essures they DO NOT have the same expansion factors and WILL affect the performance of the steering system NOTICE If plumbing runs exceed 35 one way it is recommended that a system of 3 8 copper tube...

Страница 14: ...anual NOTICE CYLINDER A CYLINDER B LIQUID TIE BAR VALVE Figure 9 Stern Drive If plumbing runs exceed 35 one way it is recommended that a system of 3 8 copper tube coupled with SeaStar hoses to the hel...

Страница 15: ...r purge running you will need to manually cycle the autopilot pump to port for 20 sec and then to starboard for 20 sec or until no more air bubbles are seen exiting the cylinder lines 7 Close bleeders...

Страница 16: ...nd attach the larger fitting to bleeder 3 17 Open bleeder 3 4 should still be open 18 Turn on Power Purge 19 Using the steering wheel cycle the engines from lock to lock until no more air is seen exit...

Страница 17: ...out on fitting 3 side of cylinder INBOARD STERNDRIVE Turn steering wheel clockwise until an air free stream of oil exits bleeder fitting 3 CLOSE bleeder fitting 3 OUTBOARD HC5332 Turn steering wheel c...

Страница 18: ...12 SeaStar Solutions Note This page left blank intentionally...

Страница 19: ...be fully retracted cylinder shaft all the way in the cylinder body Failure to adhere to this caution WILL result in oil spillage at the helm filler port and or stiff steering operation For helms mount...

Страница 20: ...the steering system If leaks are noticed they MUST be repaired prior to operating boat After repair repeat bleeding procedures as outlined in this manual Repeat to the Port direction and inspect ALL...

Страница 21: ...fied marine mechanic only SeaStar Solutions offers the following as a guide only and will not assume any responsibility for problems resulting from incorrect repairs WARNING 2 Have to constantly reali...

Страница 22: ...eeting this warranty which is returned freight prepaid within the warranty period to the dealer from whom such product were purchased or to us at the appropriate address In such a case SeaStar Solutio...

Страница 23: ...CQUISITION INC DBA SEASTAR SOLUTIONS PRINTED IN CANADA 04 18 SEASTAR SOLUTIONS 3831 NO 6 ROAD RICHMOND B C CANADA V6V 1P6 FAX 604 270 7172 www seastarsolutions com ISO 10592 Please scan this QR code a...

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