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INSTALLATION
WARNING!
Before starting installation, make sure the
movement of the reverse gear is smooth and
distinct and that the force required for shifting is
not abnormally high for the current engine/
transmission combination during the operating
and driving cycles that may occur. The need for
abnormally high force may be due to worn or
poorly adjusted transmission. Renew, repair or
adjust the transmission as necessary.
Repeat the transmission function check at each
annual maintenance inspection of the control
system as well as whenever binding shifting
movement is suspected and repair as necessary.
Wiring diagrams for single and twin engine installa-
tions can be found on pages 21 and 22.
IMPORTANT!
Read the manual thoroughly and install the
equipment according to the instructions. Depart-
ing from the instructions can invalidate the
warranty. Installation must be carried out by an
authorised Volvo Penta workshop.
IMPORTANT!
All electrical cables connected to the system
must be disconnected when welding.
MECHANICAL INSTALLATION
Controls
The control apparatus must be positioned at least 50
cm from the magnetic compass to avoid interference.
Position the controls for comfortable and secure opera-
tion of the lever and buttons. See the drilling template
(page 23). The controls can be mounted with the lever
on either port or starboard. Single control for one
engine, and double control for twin engines.
WARNING!
It must be possible to kill the engine at each
control unit, either by way of a key switch, kill
button or stop cable.
Control panel
The control panel is mounted adjacent to the controls
for safe and comfortable access. Use the drilling
template packed together with the panel. See also page
23 in the manual.
IMPORTANT!
Drive and electronic unit
It is important to position the drive unit in a
suitable location such that the mechanical
cables are not too long (maximum about 3 m)
and that the unit is easily accessible for reading
the display and pressing the buttons when
calibrating the system. It is equally important with
regard to service access.
Do not install the drive unit in the underside of
the deck in the motor compartment and espe-
cially not directly above the boat’s motor and
exhaust system where it would be very warm.
Dimension drawings for installing the drive unit
are provided on pages 5 and 23.
Ensure that the vessel operator is clearly aware
of where and how the drive unit is installed.
IMPORTANT!
The fewer bends in the mechanical cables, the
less resistance in the system. Minimum radius =
200 mm. Always match the cable length individu-
ally for each installation to the throttle and gears.
Also make use of the adjustment possibilities
afforded by the reversing gear and other equip-
ment to ensure that the cable runs the shortest,
most efficient route.
Position the drive unit to ensure the following:
• ambient temperature does not exceed 70° C.
• water cannot enter the unit because it is
positioned too close to a hatch/floor opening,
air intake or bilge (minimum distance 50 cm).
• the unit is not exposed unnecessarily to strong
vibrations.
Protect the drive unit/electronic unit from direct or
indirect contact with water, e.g. when cleaning or
flushing the engine compartment.
Fitting the mechanical cables
Connect the mechanical cables as per fig. 3 on
page 18. The throttle actuator is marked THROT-
TLE and the gear actuator is marked GEAR.
Make sure to screw the cable’s threaded end 7-
10 mm into the holder on the actuator and to
tighten the locking nut properly. The cables are
secured when the front plate is installed as
illustrated.
The cable to the engine throttle arm must be
secured with locking nuts on both sides. See fig.
3, page 18.
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