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7166 Electric Helm
Owner's Operation, Installation &
Maintenance Manual

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  • Page 1 7166 Electric Helm Owner’s Operation, Installation & Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 2 Model 7166 Electric Helm Kobelt Manufacturing Co. Ltd. NOTES RECORD DATA BEFORE INSTALLATION FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Model #: Serial #: Date of Purchase: Date of Installation: Rev A mnl7166.docx 2 of 17...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Model 7166 Electric Helm Kobelt Manufacturing Co. Ltd. ABLE OF ONTENTS Introduction ......................4 Contact ........................4 Compliant Use ......................4 Copyrights & Trademarks ................... 4 Safety ........................5 Safety Alerts ....................... 5 Notice to Installer ....................... 5 Product Hazards ......................6 Product Description ....................
  • Page 4: Introduction

    Kobelt reserves the right, without notice, to change the design, or construction, of any products and to discontinue or limit distribution of any products. Kobelt also reserves the right to change, or update, without notice, any technical information contained within this document.
  • Page 5: Safety

    • Do not carry out any modifications to the product. • Only use authentic Kobelt spare parts. • Observe all local regulations, directives and laws during the installation of this product. • All installation, commissioning, and maintenance work must only be conducted by qualified personnel.
  • Page 6: Product Hazards

    Model 7166 Electric Helm Kobelt Manufacturing Co. Ltd. RODUCT AZARDS Pinch Points: The 7166 helm contains pinch points, which can cause bodily harm. Ensure that hands and fingers remain clear of the pinch points when performing work. Equipment Starts Automatically: Equipment may activate suddenly while servicing this product, causing bodily harm.
  • Page 7: Product Description

    RODUCT ESCRIPTION The Kobelt 7166 electric helm is used as an input to Full Follow Up (FFU) electronic steering systems. The operator can maneuver the vessel by moving the helm wheel port or starboard to operate its internal potentiometer. The helm allows 2-2/3 turns from hard-over to hard- over and is equipped with a single potentiometer.
  • Page 8: Technical Data

    Model 7166 Electric Helm Kobelt Manufacturing Co. Ltd. Figure 1: 7195 Overview Diagram ECHNICAL Table 1: 7166 Technical Data MODEL 7166 7166 KOBELT PART # HELM WHEEL TRAVEL 1-1/3 turns (per direction) POTENTIOMETER VALUE 1kΩ MAX. POTENTIOMETER POWER OPERATING TEMPERATURE -25°C to 70°C [-13°F to 158°F]...
  • Page 9: Installation

    Loctite 243. LECTRICAL The 7166 electric helm potentiometer has solder terminals. Use 18 AWG wire for external connections to an electrical junction box. The potentiometer is accessible by removing two screws on the rear cover with a Phillip’s head screwdriver. The product’s terminals contain...
  • Page 10: Commissioning

    Model 7166 Electric Helm Kobelt Manufacturing Co. Ltd. The operating direction of the potentiometers in relation to the helm wheel is shown below in Figure 3. Figure 3: 7166 Potentiometer Direction Diagram OMMISSIONING Ensure that the rear cover is installed and secured before powering on the 7166.
  • Page 11: Maintenance

    When purchasing replacement parts refer to Appendix B: Parts List at the back of this manual for Kobelt component Part Numbers. It is recommended that any required service work on a Kobelt unit be performed by a factory authorized service representative. Please contact the nearest Kobelt authorized distributor for assistance.
  • Page 12: Troubleshooting

    If you encounter problems with the operation of your product, please refer to the trouble- shooting suggestions before contacting Kobelt for assistance. If the steps below do not resolve your issue, please reach out either Kobelt directly or our Dealers in your area. Table 4: Common Solutions...
  • Page 13: Warranty

    If any part is found to be defective, Kobelt will replace said part FOB the Kobelt factory provided that any such defective part is returned by the Buyer with freight and applicable forwarding charges prepaid by the Buyer.
  • Page 14: Appendix A: Installation Dimensions

    Model 7166 Electric Helm Kobelt Manufacturing Co. Ltd. A: I PPENDIX NSTALLATION IMENSIONS Figure 4: 7166 Installation Dimensions Rev A mnl7166.docx 14 of 17...
  • Page 15: Appendix B: Parts List

    Model 7166 Electric Helm Kobelt Manufacturing Co. Ltd. B: P PPENDIX ARTS Figure 5: 7166 Parts Diagram Rev A mnl7166.docx 15 of 17...
  • Page 16 Model 7166 Electric Helm Kobelt Manufacturing Co. Ltd. Table 5: 7166 Parts List Model Series: 7166 ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 7166-0001 FRONT COVER; ELECTRIC HELM 7166-0002 REAR HOUSING 7166-0003 POTENTIOMETER COVER 7166-0005 SPUR GEAR 60T 7166-0004 COVER 7166-0006 BRACKET 7166-0007...
  • Page 17 Model 7166 Electric Helm Kobelt Manufacturing Co. Ltd. Kobelt Manufacturing Co. Ltd. 8238 129th Street Surrey, British Columbia, Canada, V3W 0A6 Sales Tel: +1-604-572-3935 Fax: +1-604-590-8313 Email: sales@kobelt.com Website: www.kobelt.com Made in Canada / Printed in Canada Rev A mnl7166.docx...

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