Navtec System 50 User Manual

Congratulations on the purchase
of your new System 50, by Navtec.
Navtec Hydraulic Systems are an industry standard and have
been for more than a decade. The System 50 you’ve
purchased represents the ongoing ergonomic and mechan-
ical design program Navtec has initiated to address the
changing needs of modern yachts and the people who
sail them.
System 50 is designed for improved functioning at all levels
– operational, mechanical, and ergonomic. It also is
designed to accommodate a two-speed auto-pump or
a hydraulic power pack. The end result is an advanced,
flexible, intelligently designed hydraulic control system for
yachts 35 to 70 feet long.
About your
new Navtec System 50
Hydraulic Control Panel.
www.navtec.net
info@navtec.net
351 New Whitfield Street • Guilford, CT 06437 USA • Tel (203) 458-3163 • Fax (203) 458-9291

Navtec System 50 Specifications

General

Brand	Navtec
Model	System 50
Category	Control Panel
Language	English

Summary

About Your Navtec System 50 Hydraulic Control Panel

Navtec Hydraulic Systems Overview

Industry standard systems designed for modern yachts, focusing on ergonomics and mechanics.

System 50 Design and Features

Improved operational, mechanical, and ergonomic functioning, adaptable for auto-pump or power pack.

Installation Instructions

Panel Mounting and Reservoir Placement

Instructions for locating the panel and mounting the reservoir for optimal pump suction.

Plumbing Connections

Details on connecting hoses for intake, return, and high-pressure lines to cylinders.

Oil and Filter Recommendations

Advice on suitable oils, oil cleanliness, and filter changes for system longevity.

Pressurizing the Cylinder

Cylinder Air Pressure Return

Pressurizing the cylinder return via the 'tire' valve up to 100 psi for desired return rate.

System Bleeding Procedure

Step-by-Step Bleeding Process

Detailed steps for bleeding air from cylinders and lines after installation.

Adjusting the Relief Valve

Relief Valve Setting and Adjustment

Factory setting at 4000 psi, adjustable up to 5000 psi for cylinder safety.

Operating Instructions: Single Function System

Tensioning and Releasing

Instructions for increasing and decreasing tension using the release valve and check valve.

Operating Instructions: Multi-Function System

Using the Selector Valve

Positioning the selector valve handle for desired function before pumping or releasing.

Two-Speed Pump Operation

Automatic Shift Point Adjustment

Adjusting the shift point for pumping pressure and identifying the factory setting of 1800 lbs.

Reading the Navtec Gauge

Interpreting Pressure and Force Scales

Understanding the double-ended needle for pressure (psi) and force (lbs) scales.

Cylinder Area Conversion

Using Table IV and formula to convert system pressure to actual cylinder force.