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- Page 1 Installation manual TILLER SYSTEM (Dr./Dis./Des. n° 34444/a - 19/04/2019)
- Page 2 Dear Customer, The ZTF Tiller Systems is produced by UFLEX, a member of the ULTRAFLEX GROUP. ULTRAFLEX GROUP is a leader in marine steering systems for recreational and commercial for more than 85 years. Our products are designed and manufactured to offer the best performance when installed and used properly.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Installation manual TABLE OF CONTENTS DOCUMENT REVISIONS............................4 MANUAL USE AND SYMBOLS USED ..........................5 INTRODUCTION LETTER..............................6 WARRANTY ..................................6 SECTION 1 - PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 1.1 ZTF TILLER SYSTEM DESCRIPTION ........................8 1.2 OPERATING PRINCIPLE ............................9 SECTION 2 - TRANSPORT 2.1 GENERAL WARNINGS...........................10 2.2 PACKAGING CONTENTS..........................10 SECTION 3 - INSTALLATION... -
Page 4: Document Revisions
Installation manual DOCUMENT REVISIONS Rev. Date Revision description 25/01/2019 First edition page 4 of 27 - ZTF TILLER SYSTEM... -
Page 5: Manual Use And Symbols Used
Installation manual MANUAL USE AND SYMBOLS USED THE INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL should be kept for regular reference by the owner of the boat and transfered to any new owner with the boat. It is necessary to read carefully the manual, before ANY ACTIVITY involving the product, handling and unloading included. -
Page 6: Introduction Letter
Installation manual INTRODUCTION LETTER This installation and maintenance manual is an integral part of the product and should be easily accessible to the operator and the service technicians. The operator should read this manual and use the product only for its intended purpose without modification. UFLEX reserves the right to modify any parts, design details and accessories as it deems necessary to improve the product at any time with or without the obligation to modify this manual immediately. - Page 7 Installation manual 3. Limitations. THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF DEFECTIVE PARTS SHALL BE PURCHASER'S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY AND UFLEX USA, INC,'S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE LIABILITY UNDER THIS WARRANTY. LABOR FOR REPLACEMENT IS NOT INCLUDED. UFLEX USA, Inc.'s obligation under this warranty is limited to the repair or replacement (at UFLEX USA, Inc.'s sole election) of any covered item found to be defective, when delivered by Purchaser pursuant to written authorization and instructions from UFLEX USA, Inc., shipping prepaid to UFLEX USA, Inc.'s plant or other designated repair facility.
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Page 8: Ztf Tiller System Description
Installation manual 1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 1.1 ZTF Tiller System description The ZTF Tiller System is a hydraulic device that neutralizes the propeller torque of outboard engines on the tiller handle while the operator is not actively making a steering course change. It enables the operator to maintain the desired course without excessive physical effort. -
Page 9: Operating Principle
Installation manual 1.2 Operating principle The patented hydraulic valve and corresponding cylinder of the ZTF Tiller System opens and closes in case the operator pushes or pulls the tiller handle. When the operator neither pushes nor pulls the tiller handle (changing steering course), the hydraulic valve closes eliminating the steering load from propeller torque on the tiller handle. -
Page 10: General Warnings
Installation manual 2 TRANSPORT 2.1 General warnings The product weight with its packaging is 20kg (44 lbs.). Therefore, it can be handled manually. WARNING The staff in charge of handling must operate with protective gloves and safety shoes. 2.2 Packaging contents Before using the equipment check that the product has not been damaged during transport. - Page 11 Installation manual KIT QU1 KIT ND1 CAUTION The packaging must be disposed of according to the existing laws. page 11 of 27 ZTF TILLER SYSTEM...
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Page 12: Safety Warnings
Installation manual 3 INSTALLATION 3.1 Safety warnings Strictly follow the precautions and the safety warnings throughout this entire manual. Failure to do so could result in loss of steering with possible damage, injuries and death. UFLEX declines all responsibility for errors during installation, mis-application, mis-use, neglect, or lack of maintenance or routine inspection. -
Page 13: Installation With 150-175-200 Hp Yamaha
Installation manual 3.3 Installation with 150-175-200 HP Yamaha ® engines As reported on the previous pages, the ZTF installation K I T with 150-175-200 HP engines requires the use of KIT QU1 (see also par. 2.2). NECESSARY TOOLS Open end Torque wrench (2 x) Open end MOLYKOTE®... - Page 14 Installation manual Place the two ultrabolts (6) and (7) with washers (8) into the engine arm (9) up to half of their length. NOTICE The screws must protrude from the engine arm by around 15 mm. Assemble the device with bracket (1) on the engine arm (9).
- Page 15 Installation manual Place the cylinder link arm (12) on the rear screw (7). NOTICE In order to complete the faste- ning process of the cylinder to the engine hose, refer to the instructions contained in the manual of the cylinder. Screw ultrabolt (7) letting it protrude from the cylinder link arm by at least 5mm, then place...
- Page 16 Installation manual Bring the two ultrabolts into contact with the engine tiller arm and fasten them using a 9/16" wrench with a torque of 54 Nm (40 lb.- ft.). CAUTION This operation requires careful attention. Afterwards, while holding a screw with a 9/16"...
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Page 17: Installation With 90-115-130 Hp Yamaha
Installation manual 3.4 Installation with 90-115-130 HP Yamaha ® engines from 2015 to date As reported on the previous pages, the ZTF installation KIT ND1 with 90-115-130 HP engines from 2015 requires the use of KIT ND1 (see also par. 2.2). NECESSARY TOOLS Open end wrench 9/16"... - Page 18 Installation manual Fasten the device with the bracket on the engine arm using nuts (X) and interposing washers (Y), ® following the tightening torque and the instructions contained in the manual of Yamaha tiller handle Apply grease to the pivots before tightening the nuts. CAUTION During this operation, be careful not to damage, bend and disconnect the hydraulic hoses.
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Page 19: Tiller Handle Assembly
Installation manual 3.5 Yamaha ® tiller handle assembly ® The Yamaha tiller handle is composed of the main body (1) and the original bracket (2) for connecting it to the engine arm. In order to install the tiller handle on the ZTF device, it is necessary to remove bracket (2) and assemble the main body (1) directly on the ZTF device. - Page 20 Installation manual 3.5.2 ZTF device assembly on tiller handle The main body of the tiller handle must be fastened to the device in line with the fork. Fasten the tiller handle (1) to device (2), taking care of positioning bushings, spacers and washers as shown in the picture aside (following the same order in which they were disassembled).
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Page 21: Tiller Handle Disassembly From Outboard Engine ("Refitting" Installation)
Installation manual 3.6 Tiller handle disassembly from outboard engine ("refitting" installation) Remove the tiller handle from the engine arm, taking care of keeping the extracted nuts and washers. Check their conditions together with the ring preventing the nut lock. Replace any even slightly damaged components (in this case, contact the technical as- sistance). -
Page 22: Ordinary Maintenance
This kind of events entails oil leakage from the system and, consequently, refilling is required. Fault situations must be examined on case-by-case basis. The purging procedure of the ZTF system requires the use of Ultraflex Bubble Buster, which is not provided in this kit. NECESSARY TOOLS... - Page 23 Installation manual NOTICE In order to proceed with the system filling and purging, a hydraulic oil (Ultraflex Oil15 or compatible ones) is recommended, as indicated in the use and maintenance manual of UC130 cylinder. Before connecting the Bubble Buster to the system, read its manual in order to identify its related parts.
- Page 24 Installation manual 3. Connect the pair of transparent hoses to the Bubble Buster fitting. Such hoses are provided with a small and a big quick coupling at their end, Small 4. Connect the other pair of transparent hoses to the cylinder purge valves. Such hoses have the same dimension and are provided with quick couplings at their end, page 24 of 27 -...
- Page 25 Installation manual 5. Loosen the release nuts (3) for enabling the oil to pass through. Do not unscrew more than one turn and a half. Use a 16 mm wrench. Connect the battery clamps: the red clip to the positive terminal and the black one to the negative terminal. CAUTION Only 12 Vdc power supplies are allowed.
- Page 26 Installation manual 5. Move the cylinder slowly towards the opposite side (port, see picture 2), by always acting on the tiller handle. 6. Once on the port side, leave the cylinder in this position and wait again for a few minutes. 7.
- Page 27 Installation manual 5 DISMANTLING 5.1 Dismantling When for any reason, the ZTF system is put out of service, it is necessary to follow some rules in order to respect the environment. Sheaths, pipelines, plastic or non-metallic components must be disassembled and disposed of separately. page 27 of 27 ZTF TILLER SYSTEM...
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