Elan Impression 444 - Rudder and Steering System

Impression 444 – Owner's manual
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View from the back:
Connection of sensors, measuring instruments in the table below:
CLIP
TCM 1
TCM 2
TCM 3
TCM 4
01
+ starter battery
+ starter battery
02
-
-
03
+ service battery
+ service battery
04
-
-
05
Tank 3 (S)
Tank 3 (S)
Tank 4 (S)
Tank 4 (S)
06
Tank 3 (GND)
Tank 3 (GND)
Tank 4 (GND)
Tank 4 (GND)
07
Tank 2 (S)
Tank 2 (S)
Tank 3 (S)
Tank 3 (S)
08
Tank 2 (GND)
Tank 2 (GND)
Tank 3 (GND)
Tank 3 (GND)
09
Tank 1 (S)
DFS signal
Tank 2 (S)
Tank 2 (S)
10
-
DFS +
-
-
11
Tank 1 (GND)
DFS -
Tank 2 (GND)
Tank 2 (GND)
12
Tank 1 (S)
DFS signal
13
-
DFS +
14
Tank 1 (GND)
DFS -
COMPENSATION VALUES FOR IMPRESSION I444:
IMPRESSION 444
Water tanks
Fuel tank
Waste water tank
Volume (liters)
520 liters
230 liters
100 liters
Type
05
06
22
Compensation value
17
36
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7.7. RUDDER AND STEERING SYSTEM
The boat is fitted with a rudder consisting of a long stainless steel shaft passing through the
deck and hull and a GRP rudder blade. The shaft goes almost to the end of the rudder blade.
The rudder can be operated by either a tiller or a wheel.
WARNING:
In case of a defect of the steering mechanism, use a spare tiller, available
on the boat (in the cockpit locker) to get the boat to the nearest marina or
service station.
Put the tiller on the shaft through the cover over the top bearing. The
cover is located between helmsman’s seats in the cockpit floor.
In case of a defect of the mechanism, first remove the cables (see Fig.17).
Any contact of the rudder with the ground can cause the blade to break or
split or the shaft to bend. It requires immediate checking and consultation
with an expert.
Do not let go the steering wheel when you navigate backwards. Self-
turning of the rudder can damage the steering mechanism.
Recommended speed should not exceed 2 knots.