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© 2014 SeaStar Solutions Optimus Installation Manual, Rev. E
8.0 COMMISSIONING
1.
Interference Checks – Confirm that there is no interference between
the steering cylinder(s), splashwell, outboard engine(s), or any
combination
of these parts, by performing the steps below. For
each step also check that the hoses and cables are moving freely
with no rubbing or binding (see figure 8-1 and figure 8-2). Be sure to
steer slowly while performing these checks.
a) With the engine(s) fully tilted DOWN, turn the steering wheel from
hard over to hard over and confirm that no interference occurs.
b) With the engine(s) fully tilted UP, turn the steering wheel from
hard over to hard over and confirm that no interference occurs.
For multi-engine vessels only:
c) Trim the port engine(s) fully DOWN and the starboard engine(s)
fully UP. Turn the steering wheel from hard over to hard over and
confirm that no interference occurs.
d) Trim the starboard engine(s) fully DOWN and the port engine(s)
fully UP. Turn the steering wheel from hard over to hard over and
confirm that no interference occurs.
2. Sensor cable – Confirm that the SmartCylinder Sensor Cable is tied
securely to the hoses with gradual bends as shown figure 8-2.
To verify correct installation of the Optimus SmartCylinder, perform
the following installation checks before sea trial and after each boat
servicing. You will need someone to assist you.
FAILURE TO PERFORM THESE CHECKS MAY RESULT IN DAMAGE TO
THE SMARTCYLINDER SENSOR AND AFFECT THE SAFE OPERATION
OF THE BOAT’S STEERING.
WARNING
At this point you have a fully functional steering system. Before handing
the vessel over to the customer there are a few commissioning tasks
to perform. They are described in this section.
• Checkthecylinderinstallationforinterference
• Performpre-tripchecks
• Seatrialthevessel
• Completethewarrantychecklist
8.1 Installation Checks
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