ComNav 1500 - Maintenance and Specifications; Maintenance Schedule

ComNav 1500 / 1510 Autopilot - 55 -
11. MAINTENANCE
11.1 Instrument Maintenance
• To clean the instrument, use only mild soap solution and rinse with water.
• Do not use detergents or high pressure washing equipment.
• At least once a year, check all your connections and apply additional silicon paste
at each connection point.
• When the instrument is not in use, always fit the instrument cover for protection
• Storing of instruments when not in use for longer periods: It is advisable to
remove the instruments and transducers and store them inside the boat or at
home preferably at room temperature.
11.2 Drive Unit Maintenance and Inspection Schedule
Perform the following inspections every three months or as per running hours listed
in the table below, whichever is less.
Warning!
Failure to rectify any faulty conditions discovered as a result of the inspection could cause
sudden loss of Autopilot control, with consequential danger. It is recommended that all
items referenced in the following table be inspected before commencing any cruise.
TYPE EQUIPMENT CHECKS REMEDY
INSPECTION
FREQUENCY
In Hours
Oil reservoir level Correct Fill 200
Oil conditions Discoloration
Contamination
Flush system and
replace the oil
1000
1000
Hydraulic piping Damage
Leaks & Corrosion
Replace 1000
Hydraulic fittings Damage
Leaks & Loosening
Replace
Tighten
500
Hydraulic
Piston rod seals on
Pumpset
Leaking Replace 1000
Linear drive Corrosion Replace or Repair 2000
Tiller arm Corrosion Replace 2000
Tiller bolts Corrosion
Loosening
Replace
Tighten
2000
500
Rod end bolt on
linear drive
Corrosion
Loosening
Replace
Tighten
2000
500
Mechanical
Trunnion bolts
on linear drive
Corrosion
Loosening
Replace
Tighten
2000
500