Dometic SeaStar - General Safety Information - Installation; Before Installation Safety Guidelines; Installation Safety Precautions

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SAFETY INFORMATION
The safe operation of the steering system is dependant upon proper
installation and maintenance, common sense, safe judgment and
the knowledge/expertise of the operator. Every installer/user of the
steering system should know the following requirements 'before'
installing/using the steering system.
If you have any questions regarding any of these warnings, contact
Dometic.
To reduce risk of severe injury or death. Always wear a Coast Guard
Approved personal otation device (PFD) and use an engine shut-off
cord (lanyard).
1. Read and understand the Installation and Owner’s Manuals
provided with your steering components.
2. Ensure that all components required to complete the installation
are on hand (including hoses, ttings, oil and the proper tools
required for the installation).
3. SeaStar components are highly engineered and safety tested to
ensure system integrity, DO NOT substitute any component with
non-SeaStar components as this may compromise system
performance/reliability.
1.
Install components as directed in all Installation Manuals (including
helm pumps, hoses and tting kits).
2. DO NOT modify or substitute any component in any way without
written consent from Dometic.
3. Comply with all system ratings/regulations (boat/engine, U.S.C.G.).
- Cylinder MUST be compatible with engine(s)/rudder(s) and/or
outdrive(s) installed.
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Cylinder MUST be rated for use on the engine(s) installed (outboard
applications).
4.
Conrm that there is no interference between the steering cylinder(s),
tiebars and the transom, splashwell, outboard engine or jackplate or
any combination of these parts by performing the following steps;
a) With engine fully tilted DOWN, turn steering wheel from hard over
to hard over and conrm that no interference occurs.
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if using a hydraulic jack plate the above must also be performed
at all the positions of the jack plate
.
b) Repeat step 4a) with engines tilted UP.
c) Perform step 4a) with each engine in DOWN/UP positions
conrming that independent TRIM/TILT can be done without
any interference.
5. Conrm that the steering cylinder can be fully stroked in both
directions as well as full tilt and trim without stretching, chang,
rubbing and/or kinking of the hydraulic hoses.
6. Conrm that extruded nylon tubing has NOT been substituted
for SeaStar Steering Hose. Outboard applications only.
7. DO NOT use a wire coil type trim switch with a hydraulic steering
system as the wire can wind up tight around the steering wheel
shaft and prevent further steering.
8. Conduct Oil Level and System Check as outlined in your
steering cylinder manual.
Before installation
Installation
The safety information provided below is intended to inform you of the
dangers that may be present before, during and after the installation.
It is critical that you read and understand ALL the points noted.
WARNING
CAUTION
-4 helm pumps are tted with
positionable O-ring style hose
tting ports (referred throughout
this manual as ORB). -4 ttings
are exactly the same as -3
ttings. Do NOT attempt to
install an NPT pipe tting into
a -4 helm hose tting port.
Doing so will lead to irreparable
damage to the helm. ONLY use
Dometic O-ring style hose
ttings (ORB).