Seakeeper 26 GYRO - 1.6.3 Gyro Saddle Preparation

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SEAKEEPER 26 GYRO
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Section 1: MECHANICAL INSTALLATION
1.6.3 Gyro Saddle Preparation
1) Ensure that screws fastening saddles to the installation fixture are tight (Fig 7).
2) Check that each saddle contains 4 plastic screws which will insure an adhesive gap of .080” (2
mm) on top surface of hull as shown in Figure 13.
3) Thoroughly clean with alcohol or acetone the inside surfaces
of gyro foundation saddles to remove any contaminates as
shown in Figure 13. Use new paper towels for cleaning, not
shop rags.
4) Thoroughly sand all saddle inside surfaces with 80 grit sandpaper. (IMPORTANT – BOND
STRENGTH MAY BE REDUCED IF THIS STEP IS SKIPPED.)
5) Wipe surfaces clean from dust with alcohol or acetone using new paper towels, not shop rags.
6) If using Plexus MA590 adhesive, apply Plexus PC-120 surface conditioner to inside surfaces of
gyro foundation saddles in accordance with manufacturer instructions. These instructions are
located at the end of this section. If using an alternate adhesive, check with manufacturer if any
surface conditioner/etch is required for the aluminum saddles.
Plastic Screws
Clean inside
surfaces of
saddles
FIGURE 13 - SADDLE CLEANING