CPT Autopilot Installation Manual
© 2018 CPT AUTOPILOT INC. VERSION 21 PAGE 3 OF 26
How to Use this Manual ............................................................................................................... 2
Parts List.......................................................................................................................................... 4
Standard Parts................................................................................................................. 4
Additional Parts (optional)........................................................................................... 4
Installation Summary .................................................................................................................... 4
Mounting the Wheel Pulley.......................................................................................................... 5
Wheels with Metal Spokes ............................................................................................ 5
Wheels with Wooden Spokes ....................................................................................... 6
Wheel Pulley Hole Diagram ......................................................................................... 6
Mounting the Motor Box.............................................................................................................. 7
Standard Pedestal Mount...................................................................................................... 8
Pedestal Kit Parts Diagram ........................................................................................... 9
Standard Pedestal Mount with Dropdown Plate............................................................. 10
Dropdown Plate Parts Diagram................................................................................. 11
Reverse-Vertical Pedestal Mount....................................................................................... 12
Reverse-Vertical Pedestal Mount Diagrams, Starboard Side................................. 13
Reverse-Vertical Pedestal Mount Diagrams, Port Side........................................... 14
L-Bracket Mount.................................................................................................................. 15
L-Bracket Parts Diagram............................................................................................. 16
Bulkhead or Square Pedestal Mount ................................................................................. 17
Tilted or Angled Wheels ..................................................................................................... 19
Oversize and Large Wheels................................................................................................. 19
Mounting Problems Not Addressed.................................................................................. 19
Electrical Connection .................................................................................................................. 20
Splicing Control Box Cable ........................................................................................................ 20
Changing the Motor Rotation.................................................................................................... 20
Setting the Magnetic Reference.................................................................................................. 21
Control Box Orientation Restrictions....................................................................................... 21
Mounting the Control Box ......................................................................................................... 22
Control Box Mounting Requirements ...................................................................... 22
Testing the Control Box before final mounting....................................................... 23
Troubleshooting........................................................................................................................... 24
How to Check for Magnetic Interference................................................................................. 24