Dometic OPTIMUS EPS Series Installation And User Manual page 39

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7. Place the stainless steel washers (item 11) and the plastic spacers (items
7 & 8) on the support rod in the order shown in the drawing. To
prevent metal-to-metal contact, use only the supplied plastic spacers.
NOTICE!
Incorrect orientation of support rod spacers may result in reduced or
non-symmetrical steering range, leading to an inability of the system
to calibrate.
8. Install the shaft keys (item 3) into the support rod, then slide the
support brackets (item 12) onto the support rod and the actuator shaft.
Fasten the brackets to the support rod using the washers (item 5) and
nuts (item 4) and tighten to the indicated torque.
9. Tighten the two clamp bolts (item 6) to secure the support brackets to
the actuator shaft. Tighten to the indicated torque.
10. Eliminate the free play in the support rod by turning the adjuster nut
(item 10) counter-clockwise by hand until snug. Do not use a tool to
tighten. Lock the adjusting nut in place by tightening the clamp screw
to 40-50 in-lb. Do not tighten the clamp until you have tightened all
fasteners to the correct torque.
WARNING!
Failure to tighten fasteners to the correct torque may result in loss of
steering, which could lead to a collision and/or ejection from the boat,
causing property damage, personal injury, and/or death.
11. Complete the ground strap installation. See section 5.2.3.
12. Install the grease fittings (supplied in the hardware kit) into the holes
in the support brackets (item 12). Use a grease gun to add grease
slowly until a small amount begins to squeeze out from the bracket.
Wipe off excess.
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