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If a rigid tiebar can be installed it is suggested that this be done.
The alignment valve is only intended for use where a rigid tiebar is
not possible and/or practical.
The plumbing of the “Liquid Alignment Valve (liquid tiebar)” is termed
“In-Series”. This should not be mistaken with a system plumbed in
parallel. Use of a high displacement helm pump will cause higher
effort at the steering wheel. It is suggested that the helm be matched
as it would in a single cylinder application for easiest, most comfortable
effort at the wheel.
NOTICE
Mount valve in a location that is easily accessible to allow the
realignment of the engines, drives or rudders. Avoid mounting the
valve in an area where it may be accidentally opened under
steering operation.
NOTICE
Use of unbalanced cylinders; such as SeaStar Side mount 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 reoriented to
allow use of an unbalanced cylinder.
CAUTION
Due to the mounting configuration of a power assisted STERN DRIVE
Application; a liquid alignment valve (liquid tiebar)
CANNOT
be used.
Consult SeaStar Solutions for options, or, install a rigid type tiebar.
NOTICE
TIE BAR VALVE
PART # HA5471-2
NOTE: Valve handle
is shown in the
CLOSED
position.
4 x 3/8”
COMPRESSION
FITTING
CONNECTION
Figure 2.
1/4” MOUNTING
HOLES
2”
(50 mm)
2-1/2” (64 mm)
3-7/8” (100 mm)
1/2”
(13 mm)
The use of a standard helm, at
high speed (55 mph +), or a
high load (full throttle forward/
reverse, may cause a vacuum
in the liquid tie bar and cause
engine/outdrives/rudders to
misalign resulting in momentary
loss of steering control. This will
NOT occur if a SeaStar PRO helm
pump is used.
Do NOT use an unbalanced
cylinder with a SeaStar PRO
Helm pump.
WARNING
SPECIFICATIONS
