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- Page 1 RAM T0 Marine Linear Actuator User Manual ENGLISH bandg.com simrad-yachting.com...
- Page 2 This precision engineered product was designed and manufactured in the United Kingdom. Please keep this manual in a safe place The information in this manual was, to the best of our knowledge, correct when it went to press and Simrad or B&G cannot be liable for any inaccuracies or omissions.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS Important Safety Information Page 4 Compliance Statement Emergency Quick Release Emergency Steering Description • Technical Data Location Dimensions Quadrant Considerations Coil Connections Tiller Bolt Mounting Foot Dismounting the unit from its base ... -
Page 4: Important Safety Information
Beware of hot motor and solenoid components and the risk of entrapment from moving parts. Do not flash test. COMPLIANCE STATEMENT The RAM T0 complies with CE under directive 2014/30/EU. The rele- vant Declaration of Conformity is available in the following websites un- der model documentation section: www.simrad-yachting.com or www.bandg.com ... -
Page 5: Emergency Quick Release
EMERGENCY QUICK RELEASE In the unlikely event of failure of the actuator a quick release R-Clip is fitted to the tiller bolt which secures the actuator to the steering quadrant. Pull the red tab to release the R-Clip and then manually lift the actuator clear of the steering quadrant. -
Page 6: Description
DESCRIPTION The RAM T0 Hydraulic linear actuator combines a cylinder, pump, motor, clutch and reservoir in a pre-filled, sealed unit. Designed to be used on vessels fitted with mechanical primary steering that can be back driven. When the clutch is disengaged the cylinder is free and moves with the primary steering. -
Page 7: Location
LOCATION The RAM T0 Actuator is designed for under-deck installations only. When considering where to mount the actuator the following points should be taken into account. : Keep cable runs short. : Mount away from sources of heat. : Install the actuator above areas liable to flooding. -
Page 8: Dimensions
DIMENSIONS... -
Page 9: Quadrant
QUADRANT Typical installation for an 6.9” (177 mm) radius with total rudder angle of 70 degrees. CONSIDERATIONS Allow sufficient clearance for removal of the mounting pin and rod end from the tiller bolt. COIL CONNECTIONS NOT USED PIN 1 POSITIVE PIN 2 NEGATIVE... -
Page 10: Tiller Bolt
TILLER BOLT The tiller bolt supplied is suitable for a quadrant thickness of 12 to 16 mm. The tiller bolt mounting hole should be drilled Ø12.2 to 12.3 mm. An application of Loctite 638 or equivalent where shown is recommended. Tighten the M12 nut to 27 Nm Torque. -
Page 11: Dismounting The Unit From Its Base
DISMOUNTING THE UNIT FROM ITS BASE The RAM T0 features a quick-dismount base. To remove the base from the unit first take off the coil which is secured by a 17 mm A/F nut. Next, undo and remove the Allen screw ‘A’ and the retaining plate ‘B’... -
Page 12: Hydraulic Fluid
HYDRAULIC FLUID Caution Do not use Brake fluid Use mineral based good quality hydraulic fluid compatible with nitrile hydraulic seals. Ref technical data on page COMMISSIONING Caution Be aware of the danger of moving linkages and the risk of entrap- ment. -
Page 13: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE The RAM T0 is a sealed unit, quality precision engineering will ensure many years of trouble free service if the following points are adhered to. : Keep the piston rod free from damage. : Avoid exposing the unit to salt water. -
Page 14: Fault Finding
FAULT FINDING Under no circumstances dismantle the unit unless it is certain that the fault is internal. Doing so will allow air into the cylinder, requiring the unit to be bled for which special tools are needed. Ref. page 13. Caution Any damage to the piston rod will damage its seals and allow air into the cylinder and oil leaks. -
Page 15: General Information
GENERAL INFORMATION Keep this manual in a safe place. Quote the model and serial numbers in all correspondence. Model Number: ________________________________ Serial Number: ________________________________ Date of Purchase: ________________________________ Dealer: ________________________________ ________________________________ ________________________________ CONTACT DETAILS For inquiries in general, contact Simrad or B&G: www.simrad-yachting.com www.bandg.com For inquiries of spare parts, contact Hydraulic Projects Limited:...
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