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All ULTRAFLEX SpA products are designed and manufactured to ensure the best performance. To ensure your safety and to maintain a high quality level, ULTRAFLEX SpA products are guaranteed only if they are used with original spare parts (see attached document "Application Spare Parts").
Installation and Maintenance Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS DOCUMENT REVISIONS............................4 MANUAL USE AND SYMBOLS USED........................5 INTRODUCTION..........................6 WARRANTY................................6 SECTION 1 - PRODUCT DESCRIPTION HYDRAULIC STEERING SYSTEM OPERATION ....................8 WARNINGS FOR THE CORRECT PRODUCT USE ....................8 SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS ..........................8 PUMP DESCRIPTION .............................. 9 PUMP TECHNICAL FEATURES ...........................
Installation and Maintenance Manual DOCUMENT REVISIONS Rev. Date Revision description 31/10/2008 First edition 08/03/2013 Addition of models 39 F-SVS 28-33-39 F-SVS and change to swiveling fittings 16/07/2014 Change to chapters "Packaging contents" and "Oil bottle positioning" , addition of model 25 F-SVS and 25 T-SVS 15/12/2014 Change of oil specifications page 4...
Installation and Maintenance Manual MANUAL USE AND SYMBOLS USED THE INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL is the document accompanying the product from its sale to its replacement and discharge. The manual is an important part of the product itself. It is necessary to read carefully the manual, before ANY ACTIVITY involving the product, handling and unloading included.
Two Year Limited Warranty. Inc. or ULTRAFLEX S.p.A. and sold by UFLEX USA to the retail purchaser ("Purchaser") that for two (2) years after the date of manufacture to be free from defects due to material or workmanship, subject to the exclusions below.
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4. Transferability of Warranty. This limited warranty may not be transferred to subsequent purchasers. 5. Miscellaneous. UFLEX USA, Inc. is an affiliate of ULTRAFLEX S.p.A. UFLEX, USA, Inc., reserves the right to make changes in the design and construction of its products at any time, without notice and without any obligation to incorporate such changes into products of prior manufacture.
Installation and Maintenance Manual 1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 1.1 Hydraulic steering system operation All UFLEX hydraulic steering systems are designed in conformity with UNI-EN-ISO 10592 and A.B.Y.C. P21 regulations. All UFLEX steering systems can operate at temperatures between -18°C (0°F) and +77°C (+170°F). All the components are made for the marine environment, using materials and working processes which offer long life and safety under the most extreme conditions.
Installation and Maintenance Manual 1.4 Pump description The pumps UP25 F-SVS, UP28 F-SVS, UP33 F-SVS and UP39 F-SVS have been designed and manufactured to be used as a component in the hydraulic steering systems, as described in the previous paragraph. The pumps UP25 F-SVS, UP28 F-SVS, UP33 F-SVS and UP39 F-SVS must be installed on the front part of the boat dashboard or semi-built-in through flange X64 or X57.
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Installation and Maintenance Manual UP25 T-SVS or UP28 T-SVS or UP33 T-SVS or UP39 T-SVS 174 mm [6,85 in.] 196 mm [7,7 in.] CAUTION The pumps UP25 T-SVS, UP28 T-SVS, UP33 T-SVS e UP39 T-SVS can only be used with tilt UFLEX X70 (supplied separately).
Installation and Maintenance Manual 2 TRANSPORT 2.1 General warnings The pump UP25 F-SVS, UP28 F-SVS, UP33 F-SVS, UP39 F-SVS, UP28 T-SVS, UP33 T-SVS and UP39 T-SVS weight with their packaging is 5kg (11 pounds) and so they can be handled manually. WARNING The staff in charge of handling must operate with protective gloves and safety shoes.
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Installation and Maintenance Manual UP25 T-SVS or UP28 T-SVS or UP33 T-SVS or UP39 T-SVS THE STANDARD PACKAGING CONTAINS A ) No. 1 pump UP25 T-SVS or UP28 T-SVS or UP33 T-SVS or UP39 T-SVS. B ) No. 2 90° swinging unions to connect the Kit OB hoses (supplied separately); No.
Installation and Maintenance Manual 3 INSTALLATION 3.1 Necessary tools to install pumps UP25 F-SVS - UP28 F-SVS - UP33 F-SVS - UP39 F-SVS Loctite 542/545 Open end Drill Torque MOLYKOTE® 1000 (only for additional wrench wrench station) 10 mm 4 mm Allen Screwdriver Open end Open end...
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Installation and Maintenance Manual Connection for Screw the nuts completely on the corresponding a d d i t i o n a l 90° unions (3), Fit and screw the unions manually as station* indicated in the picture until they are inserted completely.
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Installation and Maintenance Manual 6 Position the pump (2) on the dashboard front side (6) interposing the gasket (7) and fix it by inserting the 4 washers (8) and by tightening the 4 self-locking nuts (9) with a 10 mm wrench and a torque of 10 Nm (7,4 lb ft).
Installation and Maintenance Manual 3.3Necessary tools to install pumps UP25 T-SVS - UP28 T-SVS - UP33 T- SVS - UP39 T-SVS * The tools to assemble tilt X70 are listed in the manual enclosed to tilt X70. 7/16" open end wrench Loctite 542/545 (only for Open end wrench Screwdriver...
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Installation and Maintenance Manual Connection for Screw the nuts completely on the corresponding additional station 90° unions (3), Fit and screw the unions manually as indicated in the picture until they are inserted completely. Turn them until they are positioned System fitting correctly with respect to the pipes by unscrewing them no more than one revolution, then tighten the nuts...
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Installation and Maintenance Manual Align and insert the tilt universal joint into the pump shaft by loosening about 1-1.5 turns the screws (9) on the universal joint itself always according to the procedure described in the installation manual supplied with tilt X70. Retighten the screws (8) and fix the tilt.
Installation and Maintenance Manual 3.5 Types of installation The pumps UP25 F-SVS, UP28 F-SVS, UP33 F-SVS, UP39 F-SVS, UP28 T-SVS, UP33 T-SVS and UP39 T-SVS can be installed in a single or dual station and they can be used only with SVS hydraulic cylinders and hoses (outboard cylinder UC128-SVS and Kit OB-SVS).
Installation and Maintenance Manual WARNING Keep the pipes far from heat sources and from chemical substances. Protect the pipes that must pass through bulkheads by using suitable thru hulls. The bends must be perfectly smooth; any bent pipe or dent would prevent the hydraulic oil passage. WARNING Keep clean.
Installation and Maintenance Manual NOTICE UFLEX will not be able to ensure the compatibility of the above mentioned oils with OIL15 if the oil manufacturers vary their formulation. Under no circumstances UFLEX is to be held responsible for any damages or performance deterioration. In the days after the filling, check the oil level;...
Installation and Maintenance Manual 4 SAFETY WARNINGS This section shows the safety rules which must be followed for the correct equipment operation. We recommend reading carefully this section and also the other manuals supplied with the steering system components. 4.1 Safety warnings during use and installation RESPECT STRICTLY the following safety rules.
Installation and Maintenance Manual 5 MAINTENANCE 5.1 Ordinary maintenance WARNING Poor installation and maintenance may result in loss of steering and cause property damage and/or perso- nal injury. Maintenance requirements change according to climate, frequency and the use. Inspections are necessary at least every year and must be carried out by specialized marine mechanics.
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Installation and Maintenance Manual • Restrictions in hoses or fittings. • Look for and remove the restriction. The steering system is stiff and hard to turn, even when the boat is not • Repeat the filling and the bleeding • Air in oil. moving.
Installation and Maintenance Manual 6 DISMANTLING 6.1 Dismantling When for any reason, the steering 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. The steering system CONTAINS POLLUTING OILS which must be disposed of according to the rules in force in the country.
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Installation and Maintenance Manual NOTE page 27 of 27 PUMP FOR HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS...