Optimus Adaptive Trim Tab System | Adaptive Trim Tab System Please read this manually carefully before first use. Store it on your boat, or in a safe place, for future reference. If you sell your boat, hand over this manual along with it.
Optimus Adaptive Trim Tab System | Adaptive Trim Tab System Explanation of symbols WARNING! Safety instruction: Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. CAUTION! Safety instruction: Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
Optimus Adaptive Trim Tab System | Adaptive Trim Tab System Safe operation • The trim tab actuators are powerful mechanical devices that can cause injury. Ensure no one is at risk of being injured before operating a tab when swimmers are in the water, or when operating the tabs on a trailer with people or children around.
Optimus Adaptive Trim Tab System | Adaptive Trim Tab System Controller operating and display elements No. in Description fig. , page 1 Favorite button Port tab position indicator Control dial Bow down button System status indicator Starboard tab position indicator...
Optimus Adaptive Trim Tab System | Adaptive Trim Tab System Using the system Basic features and operation The dash-mounted Adaptive Dial Controller is designed for intuitive operation. The function of each interface feature is described below. System Displays the status of the trim tab system.
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Optimus Adaptive Trim Tab System | Adaptive Trim Tab System Use this control with caution: turn one click at a time and wait a moment to see how the boat reacts before making further adjustments. While this control can be used to correct a list due to uneven loading, best practice is to load your boat as evenly as possible, and to keep passenger movement at a minimum while underway at high speeds.
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Optimus Adaptive Trim Tab System | Adaptive Trim Tab System NOTE: Integrated brightness control If your boat is equipped with Optimus Electronic Power Steering (EPS), the trim tab controller brightness can be adjusted using the CANtrak display’s brightness control. See your Optimus User Manual for instructions.
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Optimus Adaptive Trim Tab System | Adaptive Trim Tab System 5.2.2 Adaptive Cruising Favorite setpoint As you operate your boat and adjust the trim settings the system stores the latest stable setting as an Adaptive Cruising Favorite setpoint. A stable setting is one that is maintained for twenty seconds while Holeshot mode is activated and the engine RPM or speed over ground meets a preset minimum.
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Optimus Adaptive Trim Tab System | Adaptive Trim Tab System WARNING! If sea conditions have changed since the last Adaptive Cruising Favorite setpoint was stored, the trim position may be unsuitable, and could potentially put the boat in a poor attitude for the conditions. Trim the tabs manually in this case.
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Optimus Adaptive Trim Tab System | Adaptive Trim Tab System 5.2.4 Automatic retraction The trim tabs will automatically retract: • when the ignition is switched off*, • when the engine(s) are placed in reverse gear**, • when Optimus joystick control or SeaStation are activated (when boat is so equipped).
Optimus Adaptive Trim Tab System | Adaptive Trim Tab System Faults and troubleshooting Fault types Non-critical faults A flashing yellow status LED indicates a fault that does not affect the actuators. An example is a faulty dial sensor. The trim tabs would still be operable using the bow up and bow down buttons, but the dial would not work.
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Optimus Adaptive Trim Tab System | Adaptive Trim Tab System Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy The system status The ignition is not on. Turn on the ignition. LED is off. Circuit breaker or Reset breaker or replace fuse. fuse has tripped.
Optimus Adaptive Trim Tab System | Adaptive Trim Tab System Maintenance and cleaning NOTICE! Material damage • Do not use acetone, or cleaners containing ammonia, acids, or any other corrosive ingredients. • Some products formulated for cleaning fiberglass hulls are known to aggressively corrode stainless steel shafts.
Optimus Adaptive Trim Tab System | Adaptive Trim Tab System Warranty We warrant to the original retail purchaser that Marine Canada Acquisition Inc. DBA SEASTAR SOLUTIONS (herein forward referred to as SeaStar Solutions) products have been manufactured free from defects in materials and workmanship.
Optimus Adaptive Trim Tab System | Adaptive Trim Tab System Disposal Dometic cares about the life cycle environmental impact of our products. Please help us by recycling packaging materials, and properly disposing of our products at the end of their useful life.