Installation; Before You Start - Dometic SeasStar Power Assist Installation And User Manual

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3 Installation

3.1 Before you start

Installation of the SeaStar P/A should be performed by a qualified marine
technician. To ensure proper installation of the steering system:
• Familiarize yourself with the system and review the entire installation
procedure before you start installing components.
• Make sure you read and understand all the safety information in this
manual, and in any other manual included with the system.
• Check that you have all the components and tools you need.
If you need technical assistance, or wish to report an error in our
documentation, please contact Dometic technical support.
Email: seastar@dometic.com
Phone: 604.248.3858
WARNING!
The SeaStar P/A unit has been designed and tested for use with marine
hydraulic steering only. Use in any other application may result in property
damage and/or personal injury or death.
WARNING!
Do not use a wheel-mounted trim switch with coiled cord. The cord can
wrap around the steering wheel shaft and inhibit steering.
CAUTION!
The SeaStar power assist is designed and validated for use with SeaStar
helms, steering cylinders, and hoses. Warranty may be void if products
from other manufacturers are used in the system.
NOTE
Due to a small amount of internal hydraulic slip, a "master spoke" or
"centered" steering wheel cannot be maintained with a hydraulic steering
System. For best results, use an equal distance spoke steering wheel.
NOTE
Where a fastener torque is specified in this manual, the standard tolerance
is ±5% unless a range is given.
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