TMQ AP9 - Rudder Feedback Installation; Precautions and Position

TMQ AP9 Autopilot (V6.0 - 965) Page 24 of 51 31/1/2017
Rudder Feedback Installation
Precautions
The rudder feedback unit is water resistant. However, if it is to be mounted in a wet
position, some effort is necessary to ensure the unit does not become immersed in water. If
necessary the standard rudder feedback unit may be mounted upside down, in which case
the feedback cable may be cut in a suitably dry position, and the blue and red wires
swapped.
DO NOT MOUNT THE RUDDER FEEDBACK UNIT UPSIDE DOWN
NOTE: THE AUTOPILOT WILL NOT FUNCTION CORRECTLY IF A
RUDDER FEEDBACK IS NOT FITTED, OR IF THE
FEEDBACK IS FAULTY OR INCORRECTLY ADJUSTED.
NOTE: THE RUDDER FEEDBACK UNIT IS FACTORY ALIGNED.
THE ARM SHOULD NOT BE REMOVED OR LOOSENED
UNNECESSARILY. IF ARM IS LOOSENED OR REMOVED,
VOLTAGE ALIGNMENT SHOULD BE CHECKED BEFORE
USING THE AUTOPILOT. THIS MUST BE DONE BY A
COMPETENT TECHNICIAN.
Mounting
Refer to the relevant installation diagrams on page 36 or 37 for the rudder feedback
unit.
The rudder feedback unit is water resistant. However, if it is to be mounted in a wet
position some protection will be necessary to ensure the unit does not become
immersed in water.
Position
· Select a position adjacent to the tiller arm
· Install the mounting bracket to accommodate the rudder feedback unit with its
arm parallel to and pointing in the same direction as the tiller