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Installation of
System Components:
Ensure you have all the components
of the autopilot.
Tools required:
•
Screwdrivers – flat blade and
Phillips
• Side cutting pliers
• Wire strippers
• Spanners (various) or adjustable
spanner
•
75mm (3″) hole saw
• Power drill +assortment of drill bits
• Multi meter (DVM)
• Ancillaries such as tape, connecting
block, screws, cable ties, etc.
Access for wiring must be provided.
Cables have to be run to the power
switchboard, display, compass,
rudder feedback (if fitted) and drive
unit.
All wiring should be kept as far
as possible from radio aerials and
aerial cables to prevent interference
to the radio and to prevent
transmitted signals from the radio
influencing the AP47.
The compass must be mounted a
minimum distance of 1 metre form
any boat compass, radios, speakers
or other products with magnetic
properties to avoid interference.
The AP47 must have a direct
connection to power supply via a
15 amp circuit breaker or a 15 amp
fused circuit and an isolating switch.
Display Unit
Position:
The AP47 Head unit should be
mounted in a position accessible to
the steering position and protected
from direct rain or salt water
• Select a dry position
• For in dash mounting cut a 75mm
(3”) hole (an optional mounting
bracket is available and may be
used for display mounting– see
your supplier)
• Drill mounting screw holes
• Mount the display using screws
supplied (304 SS – 6G)
• Fit dome plugs to cover screws
• Ensure motor (yellow) and clutch
(green) wires are not exposed
before connecting power to the
AP47
• Connect red wire to + 12 volts DC
(Positive)
• Connect black wire to - 12 volts DC
(Negative)
AP47 Display (Rear) Wiring Diagram
