Cantilever Mounting - Raymarine Autohelm 2000 User Manual

CANTILEVER MOUNTING (Fig.7)
cockpit srdewall a canlrlever
assembly is used.
The maximum exlension ollsel is
254mm (10") and Ihe canlilever can be
the exact lenglh necessary during
IO
mounting.
installation
l Measure dimension F (aclual)
l Refer lo table lo eslablrsh
length lor cantilever rod.
Cut Length L
Dimension F
686mm (27") I 51 mm (2")
71 lmm(28") 75mm (3")
787mm (3 1")
8 13mm (32")
838mm (33") 203mm (8")
hacksaw.
Measure from threaded end.
l Remove burrs with He.
assemble the cantilever
l Ensure lhe drive unit is horizontal
and mark oil Ihe location ol the
mounting Ilange.
l Mark and drill 3 x 6mm (V4")
clearance holes (ignore the two inner
holes).
diameter bolts wilh nuts and washers.
Be sure to install the backing plate
correctly. Bed the flange on a thin coal
of silicone sealant.
l Screw the rod lirmly into place using a
tommy bar.
Roughen the end of the rod and the
inside 01 the cap to provide a key.
Apply Ihe two part epoxy adhesive
provided to the rod end and cap and
place the cap over the rod end.
Ensure the hole lor the drive unit
mounting pin is lacing up.
Allow the epoxy adhesive 30 minutes
to lully harden before applying any
load.
When the Autohelm is not in use the
complete rod assembly may be
unscrewed, leaving the cockpit
unobstructed.