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Wilderness Systems Helix PD Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 Helix PD Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    4. ASSEMBLY OF THE HELIX PD ......................................5 4.1 Items Supplied ..........................................5 4.2 Tools Required ..........................................5 4.3 Installing the Crank Arms to the Helix PD ................................5 4.4 Installing the Pedals to the Crank Arms ................................5 4.5 Installing the Latch Hanger ...................................... 6 5.

  • Page 3: Introduction

    DO NOT DISASSEMBLE THE HELIX PD UNLESS GIVEN SPECIFIC DIRECTION TO DO SO BY A WILDERNESS SYSTEMS CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE • If a different propulsion method is used (towing the boat, sailing, use of motor), the Helix PD must be removed or in the stowed position. •...

  • Page 4: Equipment

    (Left & Right) 18160027 (Left & Right) INDEPENDENT Crank Arm Bolt 30200010 Pedal 1 Set 18160043 (Left & Right) (Left & Right) Wilderness Systems, 575 Mauldin Road, Suite 200, Greenville, SC 29607 Wilderness Systems, 575 Mauldin Road, Suite 200, Greenville, SC 29607...
  • Page 5 18500163 Assembly KIT B Rudder Hold-Down Strap 15440072 J- Hook 2FAS041 Cord Lock 30700078 ¼ x 5/8” Neoprene Washer 59602000 5/8” Split Ring 2RUD01 10-32 x 5/16” Set Screw 30000054 Wilderness Systems, 575 Mauldin Road, Suite 200, Greenville, SC 29607...

  • Page 6: Tools Required

    Note: All direction references for left or right in these instructions are given from the perspective of being seated in the boat and looking forward towards the bow of the kayak. Wilderness Systems, 575 Mauldin Road, Suite 200, Greenville, SC 29607 Wilderness Systems, 575 Mauldin Road, Suite 200, Greenville, SC 29607...

  • Page 7: Assembly Of The Helix Pd

    “R” on the back side of the crank arm, below the hole for the pedal (H) spindle. Place the right crank arm (F) over the right crank arm shaft of the Helix PD (E) head unit. The crank arm (F) should be parallel with the propeller and the shaft of the Helix PD (E) and extending forward past the Helix PD head unit.

  • Page 8: Installing The Latch Hanger

    Install the latch hanger (A1) with the two 4-40 x 3/ 4 ” screws (A7) and (2) 4-40 nylock nuts (A8). Hold nut with finger to start, then use needle nose pliers to tighten. Repeat the process on the opposite side of the upper housing blocks of the Helix PD (E). The Helix PD (E) is now assembled.

  • Page 9: Tools Required

    Insert the quick release pin (A6) into the receiver from the left side and use the cotter pin (A5) to tether the quick release pin (A6) into place until you are ready to install the Helix PD (E) to the kayak. (See section 9)

  • Page 10: Installing The Noise Reduction Baffle System

    Use the filler screws that were included with your Helix PD kayak to secure the baffles (D) to the inserts so that the fiber brushes create a gate covering the scupper recess.

  • Page 11: Installing The Stowage Straps

    8. INSTALLING THE RUDDER SYSTEM 8.1 Items Supplied • Rudder (B) • Kit B 8.2 Tools Required (not supplied) • 3/16” Allen Wrench • #2 Phillips Head Screw Driver • Scissors Wilderness Systems, 575 Mauldin Road, Suite 200, Greenville, SC 29607...

  • Page 12: Installing The Rudder Mounting Bracket

    (B4) allow the lift lines to pass horizontally through from left to right in a straight line. Wilderness Systems, 575 Mauldin Road, Suite 200, Greenville, SC 29607 Wilderness Systems, 575 Mauldin Road, Suite 200, Greenville, SC 29607...

  • Page 13: Installing The Rudder Deployment Control Line Assembly

    (B) routes through the top of the round deck fittings (B4) and the lift line from the right side of the rudder (B) routes through the bottom of the round deck fittings (B4). Wilderness Systems, 575 Mauldin Road, Suite 200, Greenville, SC 29607...
  • Page 14 Position the bottom control fitting of the rudder deployment control line (B6) so that it is 3 ½” behind the final round deck fitting (B4) and tie an overhand knot. Pull knot into the fitting. Wilderness Systems, 575 Mauldin Road, Suite 200, Greenville, SC 29607 Wilderness Systems, 575 Mauldin Road, Suite 200, Greenville, SC 29607...

  • Page 15: Installing The Rudder Hold-Down Strap

    (2) ¼ x 5/8” Neoprene Washer (B10) • (2) 5/8” Split Rings (B11) • (2) 10-32 x 5/16” Set Screw (B12) 9.2 Tools Required (not supplied) • Phillips Head Screw Driver • 3/32” Allen Wrench Wilderness Systems, 575 Mauldin Road, Suite 200, Greenville, SC 29607...

  • Page 16: Installing The Steering Control

    (J) base when inserting into the recess. Install and secure the steering control (J) with the two screw removed from the steering control cover plate. Wilderness Systems, 575 Mauldin Road, Suite 200, Greenville, SC 29607 Wilderness Systems, 575 Mauldin Road, Suite 200, Greenville, SC 29607...
  • Page 17 Once you are satisfied with the operation of your rudder (B), trim the excess cord leaving ½” of a tail from the knot. Note: The steering control cover plate and associated screws were included with the purchase of the Helix PD kayak.

  • Page 18: Installing The Helix Pd To Your Kayak For Use

    With the Helix PD (E) attached to your kayak and in the stowed position, launch your kayak into the water. Pull the Helix PD (E) upwards and towards you to pivot the Helix PD (E) in to the vertical zero daft position. On each side of the Helix PD (E) and mounting bracket (A) secure the blade of the latch base (A2) into the hook of the latch hanger (A1) and tighten the draw latches down.
  • Page 19 NOTE: Ensure that your kayak is in a sufficient depth of water to accommodate the full depth of a deployed Helix PD (approx. 18”). To raise the Helix PD (E) to the zero draft position, align the crank arms (F) to a vertical position so that the right crank arm (F) and pedal (H) is positioned between the marks on the Helix PD’s (E) head unit.

  • Page 20: Pedaling

    Helix PD (E) forward by hand to pivot it into the stowed position. The Helix PD (E) can be completely removed from the kayak when it is in the zero draft or stowed position by removing the quick release pin (A6) and lifting the Helix PD (E) from the mounting bracket (A).

  • Page 21: Using The Stowage Strap

    11.5 Using the Stowage Strap To help stow the Helix PD (E) when not in use or to stabilize unit in swells or surf launches use the stowage strap (C). Pivot the Helix PD (E) forward into the stowed position. Secure the stowage strap (C) over the Helix PD (E) and buckle the stowage straps (C) male and female buckles together.

  • Page 22: Storage

    We are unable to accept products which we have not been notified and will therefore refuse delivery. For returning the Helix PD to a Service Center, we recommend keeping the original packaging. If this is no longer available, packaging can be provided.

  • Page 23: Limitations And Exclusions

    This limited warranty excludes all other warranties, expressed or implied, including implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, with regard to Wilderness Systems. Some state, country, or provincial laws do not allow the exclusion of certain implied warranties, so the above exclusion may not apply to you.
  • Page 24 575 Mauldin Road, Suite 200 Greenville, SC 29607 888.525.2925 WildernessSystems.com Part #: 59504342 ©2020 Wilderness Systems is a registered trademark of Confluence Outdoor...

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