SeaSTAR OPTIMUM EPS Installation Manual page 91

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9. Turn the helm one direction to start the purging process. The
pump will run as the wheel is being turned. Continue turning the
wheel until the cylinder reaches the end of travel. Verify the
pump oil level frequently.
10. Turn the wheel in the opposite direction until the cylinder
reaches the end of travel. Verify the pump oil level frequently.
11. Repeat steps 9 & 10 until no more air bubbles appear in the
purge hose. Verify pump oil level frequently
12. Close both cylinder bleeders. DO NOT close the pump bleeder yet.
13. Open the service valve for the engine being purged and move
the engine by hand so that the cylinder moves about 3 inches.
14. Close the service valve.
15. Re-open the cylinder bleeders 1 ½ to 2 turns.
16. Repeat steps 9 & 10 until no more air bubbles appear in the
purge hose. Verify pump oil level frequently.
17. Close all three bleed fittings, remove the purge hose and replace
the bleeder protective caps.
18. Press to return to the Purge Cylinders menu. If this is a single
engine application skip to step 21.
19. Move the purge hose to the next cylinder and pump to be
purged.
20. Repeat steps 7 to 18 for the other cylinder.
21. If you need to calibrate the SmartCylinders, proceed to section 7.3
now. Otherwise, press
to perform a key cycle in order to exit the steering setup.
tIp: When purging is complete the cylinder should have 3/8" or less
of movement when physically trying to shake the engine back and forth.
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repeatedly to exit. You will be prompted
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