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HELM PUMP 7012 Owner’s Operation, Installation & Maintenance Manual June 2020 (Rev A)
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Helm pump-7012 Kobelt Manufacturing Co. Ltd. NOTES RECORD DATA BEFORE INSTALLATION FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Model #: Serial #: Date of Purchase: Date of Installation: Rev A MNL-7012 2 of 32...
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.
• 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.
The Helm Pumps incorporate lock valves, filler plugs and interconnecting plugs for multi station applications. A front mounting plate is available (optional) for all pumps, where the pump is mounted behind the console face. The following Kobelt Hydraulic Pumps are based on the same design and are of the VARIABLE DELIVERY TYPE.
• 1x 7012 Helm Pump • 1x 7012 Owner’s manual (this document) • 1x 7012 Cut-Out If any of these items are missing or damaged, please contact Kobelt to arrange replacements. Rev A MNL-7012 8 of 32...
5.1.3 Expansion Tanks Expansion Tanks are normally supplied by the shipyard. They can also be obtained from Kobelt and, we recommend that approximately 1 Quart (or 1 Litre) minimum volume should be used in this application. The vent line from the Expansion Tank to the Helm Pump should protrude approximately 1"...
Helm pump-7012 Kobelt Manufacturing Co. Ltd. Ordering number: 7012-0011A (cast bronze finish) 7012-0011B (black epoxy finish) YDRAULIC For Manual Systems, it is recommended to use ISO #32 Hydraulic Oil. We do not recommend using any other type of fluid. The hydraulic oil used should be new and clear of all foreign matters.
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Helm pump-7012 Kobelt Manufacturing Co. Ltd. Installers should familiarize themselves with the equipment and their instructions. Operators should fully understand how the system works Figure 2: Expansion Tank Installation Rev A MNL-7012 11 of 32...
Helm pump-7012 Kobelt Manufacturing Co. Ltd. OMMISSIONING & B YDRAULIC LEED 6.1.1 Filling a Single Station System The pump(s) should be set to maximum volume prior to filling and bleeding the system. Fill the helm pump with hydraulic oil using a funnel or filling tube. Be sure to re- install all filler plug.
ALIBRATION AND DJUSTMENT The Kobelt Model 7012 helm pumps outputs are adjustable. These Helm Pump have a variable output. This enables the pump to be set at the optimum number of turn’s hard over to hard over, either during or after installation.
Helm pump-7012 Kobelt Manufacturing Co. Ltd. PERATION The operation of a hand hydraulic steering system is very simple. A steering wheel is fitted directly to the helm pump. Two hydraulic lines from the lock valve (or porting block) on the rear of the helm pump connect to a double acting balanced displacement steering cylinder.
O-RINGS AND SEAL SHAFT When purchasing spare parts refer to Appendix B: Parts List at the back of this manual for Kobelt component Part Numbers. See instructions at the end of this manual for shaft seal replacement. It is recommended that any required service work on a Kobelt product be performed by a factory authorized service representative.
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 3: Common Troubleshooting Problems...
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.
Helm pump-7012 Kobelt Manufacturing Co. Ltd. 14 A D: S PPENDIX HAFT EPLACEMENT Model No.: 7012-5005 ITEM DESCRIPTION FRONT SEAL RETAINER 7012-0003 SHAFT SEAL 7005-11130 Rev A MNL-7012 29 of 32...