Windpilot PACIFIC LIGHT - 3 Caution; 4 Maintenance; Bearings

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3.0 CAUTION
 • TheWINDPILOTPACIFICLIGHTisaservo-
dynamic system.
 • Keephandswellawayfromthependulumarm
when the system is in operation (trap hazard).
 • Takecarewhenadjustingthewindvaneshaft
manually (e.g. changing course) while the vane is
in operation: moving parts can be dangerous.
 • Thependulumruddercanonlyberaisedintothe
lift-up position at boat speeds of less than 2 knots.
 • Thependulumruddermaybedroppedbackinto
the operating position at any time.
 • Alwayssecurethesystemwithasafetylinebefore
attempting to fit or remove it.
 • Checkthemountingnutsandboltsonthetransom
regularly.
 • CAUTION:thesystemmaybelostifthemounting
bolts work loose. Never use the system if the bolts
are known to be loose.
 • Whenfittingorremovingthesystemhandle/liftit
only using the pendulum arm and the casting at the
bottom of the windvane shaft!
 • ThePACIFICLIGHTisdesignedforboatsnolarger
than 27 ft / 2.5 metric tons.
4.0 MAINTENANCE
 • Thesystemislargelymaintenancefree.Itis,
however, as susceptible to the effects of sun, salt
and dirt as anything else onboard and will reward
you for a little attention. Please take note of the
care guidelines below. Follow them, and your
WINDPILOT system should keep going indefinitely.
4.1 BEARINGS
 • ThebearingsaremadefromTeflon,POMand
Delrin. These materials must not be oiled or
greased.
 • Greaseoroilincontactwithseawaterquickly
solidifies, causing bearings to stick or seize.