ComNav Marine 1420 Autopilot System
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Product Description....................................................................................................................5
Before You Start..........................................................................................................................6
Unpacking and Identification.........................................................................................................................6
Manual Conventions .....................................................................................................................................6
Tools Required..............................................................................................................................................7
Parts List .......................................................................................................................................................9
Installation Instructions ...........................................................................................................13
1420 Autopilot System ................................................................................................................................13
Planning..............................................................................................................................................13
Processor Location ........................................................................................................................13
Compass Location .........................................................................................................................13
Power Connection ..............................................................................................................................14
Power Cable...................................................................................................................................14
Grounding ......................................................................................................................................14
Installing the Mounting Clip And Spacer ............................................................................................15
Fluxgate Compass Installation............................................................................................................15
Rotary Rudder Feedback Installation.................................................................................................16
Outboard Feedback Installation .........................................................................................................19
Rudder Drive ...............................................................................................................................................23
ComNav Reversing-Motor Hydraulic Pump .......................................................................................23
Pump Models & Specifications ......................................................................................................24
Specifications Common to All Pumps............................................................................................ 24
Types of Steering Systems ................................................................................................................25
Tools and Material Required to Install Pump .....................................................................................25
Notes & Cautions ...............................................................................................................................26
Installing the Pump............................................................................................................................. 27
Hydraulic Connections .......................................................................................................................28
Fill And Bleed .....................................................................................................................................30
Wiring the Processor...................................................................................................................................33
Right Side Connections......................................................................................................................34
Left Side Connections ........................................................................................................................36
Connecting the Ground Wire .........................................................................................................36
Connecting the Navigation Cable ..................................................................................................38
Mounting the Processor .....................................................................................................................39
Powering Up the System....................................................................................................................39
Fuse Replacement .............................................................................................................................40
Check the Fuse ..................................................................................................................................40
Setting Up the Autopilot System .................................................................................................................41
Setup Routine.....................................................................................................................................41
Setting Up – Step by Step...............................................................................................................41
Fluxgate Compass Compensation................................................................................................. 43
Magnetic Compass Alignment ....................................................................................................... 43
Finishing the Setup............................................................................................................................. 43
Document PN 29010012 V1.3
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