Installation of Rudder Feedback
Position:
Install rudder feedback as shown in the diagram labelled “Rudder
Feedback Unit Installation” (next page). The unit should be adjacent to the
tiller and must copy the angular movement of the tiller. The markings on
the rudder feedback unit indicate the required movement of the tiller for
course correction. It should be installed with the shaft uppermost,
mounted in such a way that the four points (tiller post, feedback shaft and
the two adjustable linkage points) form the four corners of a
parallelogram.
The rudder feedback unit is water resistant. However,
if it is to be
mounted in a wet position, some protection should be provided to
ensure the unit does not become excessively exposed to water.
If
necessary, the rudder feedback unit may be mounted upside down, in
which case the blue and red wires in the cable must be reversed.
(Note: yellow wire in cable is not used in the RFU).
When installation of the feedback unit is complete and the linkage is
fitted, have the steering of the vessel moved from lock to lock and ensure:
a) The direction indicated on the top of the RFU is correct.
b) No undue mechanical strain is placed on the rudder feedback or
linkage.
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