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6555 Analog Control Head Owner’s Operation, Installation & Maintenance Manual Kobelt Manufacturing Co. Ltd.
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6555 Control Head Kobelt Manufacturing Co. Ltd. NOTES RECORD DATA BEFORE INSTALLATION FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Model #: Serial #: Date of Purchase: Date of Installation: Rev A MNL-6555.docx 2 of 18...
This document is intended to clearly present comprehensive product data and provide technical information to assist the end user in design applications. Kobelt reserves the right, without notice, to change the design, or construction, of any products and to discontinue or limit distribution of any products.
Ensure that all power sources are locked out prior to performing work. Pinch Points: The 6555 control head contains pinch points, which can cause bodily harm. Ensure that hands and fingers remain clear of the pinch points when performing work.
RODUCT ESCRIPTION VERVIEW The Kobelt 6555 analog control head provides potentiometer output proportional to the handle positions. The handle also has three detent positions; one at TDC plus another two to correspond with the clutch-in points. Figure 1: Control head overview Rev A MNL-6555.docx...
6555 Control Head Kobelt Manufacturing Co. Ltd. ECHNICAL Table 1: 6555 Technical Data MODEL 6555 SERIES Handle Travel: Neutral Detented Clutch engage +/-20 Detented Full throttle +/-75° Power: 12VDC or 24VDC / 12 mA maximum Output: 5kΩ/1 W potentiometers Connection: 40 in [1m] pigtail, 22 AWG [0.5 mm...
6555 Control Head Kobelt Manufacturing Co. Ltd. NSTALLATION ECEIPT Kobelt offers the 6555 control head in several configurations (reference section 2.3). Upon receipt of the device ensure that the model number and serial number are noted on the table in page 2 of this manual. The serial number can be found in the location noted at right.
6555 Control Head Kobelt Manufacturing Co. Ltd. UNCTIONAL After installation, test that the potentiometers provide minimum reading at full astern. Ensure that the friction adjustment is adequate to hold the handle position at all angles. Adjust if necessary (reference Do not put the vessel into service until the control head has been tested.
The spare parts kept on hand will depend on the severity of the service. The User should monitor the condition of their control head to predict necessary spare parts and ensure they are on hand when needed. As a minimum Kobelt recommends keeping the following parts for each brake in service: Table 5: Recommended Spare Parts...
Buyer. Kobelt’s sole obligation to the Applicant will be to repair or replace the defective part with same or similar product, to a maximum value of the list price of the product or part. The Kobelt warranty does not cover labour charges, travel or any other associated expenses.
6555 Control Head Kobelt Manufacturing Co. Ltd. B: P PPENDIX ARTS 6555-TB-TP Rev A MNL-6555.docx 13 of 18...
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6555 Control Head Kobelt Manufacturing Co. Ltd. ITEM QTY. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 6555-TB-TP-SUB SUB-ASSY - CONTROL HEAD; TWIN ENGINE / THROTTLE & PITCH 6522-0001 FRAME 6522-0103-L CAM; LEFT / NEU DETENT / REV STOP 1044-0209 STANDOFF, ROUND, 3/8 OD X 3/16 IN LG, 18-8 SS...
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6555 Control Head Kobelt Manufacturing Co. Ltd. ITEM QTY. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 6555-TB-PP-SUB SUB-ASSY - CONTROL HEAD; TWIN ENGINE COMBINED 6522-0001 FRAME 6522-0104 CAM; LEFT/ NEU DETENT 2075-0001-K HANDLE; SHORT/ 2-3/8 SHAFT / CHROME FINISH YP-3264-3 SPUR GEAR; 64T / 32DP / 2IN PD X .19 IN W / 20 DEG / DELRIN...
6555 Control Head Kobelt Manufacturing Co. Ltd. C: I PPENDIX NSTALLATION EMPLATE Scale may not be exactly 1:1 due to PDF and printer scaling. Verify primary dimension with a ruler after printing and before using to cut. Reference Appendix A: Installation Dimensions , for the cut-out dimensions.
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Kobelt Manufacturing Co. Ltd. 8238 129th Street Surrey, British Columbia, Canada, V3W 0A6 Sales Tel: +1-604-572-3935 Fax: +1-604-590-8313 Email: sales@kobelt.com Website: www.kobelt.com Made in Canada / Printed in Canada...
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