Shadow Drive Mounting Considerations - Garmin GHP 12 Autopilot System Installation Instructions Manual

Shadow Drive Mounting Considerations
• Mount the Shadow Drive horizontally and as level as possible, using
cable ties to firmly secure it in place.
• Mount the Shadow Drive at least 12 in. (0.3 m) away from magnetic
material, such as speakers and electric motors.
• Install the Shadow Drive closer to the helm than to the pump.
• Install the Shadow Drive lower than the helm, but higher than the
pump.
• Avoid making loops in the hydraulic lines.
• Do not install the Shadow Drive directly to the fittings at the back of
the helm. Install a length of hose between the fitting at the helm and
the Shadow Drive.
• Do not install the Shadow Drive directly to a hydraulic T-connector
in the hydraulic line. Install a length of hose between a T-connector
and the Shadow Drive.
• In a single-helm installation, do not install a T-connector between
the helm and the Shadow Drive.
• In a dual-helm installation, install the Shadow Drive between the
pump and the lower helm, closer to the helm than to the pump.
• Install the Shadow Drive in either the starboard steering line or the
port steering line. Do not install the Shadow Drive in the return line.
• Do not use Teflon tape on any hydraulic fitting. Use an appropriate
thread sealant such as Loctite
anaerobic gel, part number 51604, or equivalent, on all pipe threads
in the hydraulic system.
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