© 2014 SeaStar Solutions Optimus Installation Manual, Rev. E
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8.4 Complete Warranty Checklist
The warranty checklist (PID 214740) included with your document
package should be completed at this time. It will prompt you to
check several important installation points and is a valuable double-
check for safety and performance.
Once you have done an orientation with the owner and handed the
vessel over, return the completed checklist to SeaStar Solutions for
warranty registration.
8.3.3 Steering Adjustments
8.3.4 Conclusion of Sea Trial
Now that you have spent some time steering the boat and getting a
feel for the steering, you may want to adjust some settings, such as
the helm effort and number of turns. See section 7.4 for instructions
and a description of the available parameters.
We recommend that you make adjustments in this order:
1. Helm turns at low and high speed
2. Helm effort at low and high speed
3. Low speed engine RPM and high speed engine RPM
Tips:
•In general, you want more helm turns and higher helm effort at
high speeds. This reduces the steering sensitivity and increases
steering control at speed.
•The recommended low speed engine RPM is the RPM at which the
boat starts to plane.
•The recommended high speed engine RPM is the RPM
corresponding to wide open throttle.
•On vessels with a large engine center distance (e.g. catamarans)
you will find that the Inner/Outer Steering Ratio is a useful
parameter to adjust.
Once you are satisfied with the steering settings and the steering
performance, and you’ve verified the tachometer input and autopilot
function (when required), the sea trial is complete.
After returning the vessel to port, thoroughly check all hose connections
and make sure they are tight. Look for any leaks in the hydraulic
portion of the steering system. Check that none of the electrical
harnesses and wiring are exposed to water, excessive temperatures,
or mechanical damage. Check that all wire splices are properly
secured, sealed, and dry. Check that all unused CAN connectors are
properly sealed with sealing plugs.
Change steering settings in small increments and test each change
thoroughly.
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