Interference Check - Dometic Optimus EPS Installation And User Manual

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4. Verify shift and throttle response at all control levers.
Check that all control levers operate freely and cause the engines to
shift accordingly. Put the engines in neutral idle mode and confirm that
the throttle responds correctly and returns to idle. If your engine's shift
and throttle are cable operated, check all cables for signs of wear or
damage. Check that all linkages and cables move freely and are not
biding or corroded.
5. Verify that no alarms or warnings are shown on the CANtrak display.
If any warnings are present, follow the instructions on the display.
WARNING!
Do not operate the boat if any component (including CANtrak display)
is not in proper working order. It may result in a loss of steering control,
which could lead to a collision and/or ejection from the boat, causing
property damage, personal injury, and/or death.
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Interference check

NOTICE!
Failure to perform these checks may result in damage to the Electric
Actuator, which could affect operation of the steering system.
Perform the steps below to confirm there is no interference between
actuators, splashwell, engines, tie-bars, or any combination of these parts.
At each step check that the harnesses are moving freely with no rubbing or
binding, and that the bend radius is never less than 3.5" (90 mm). Steer
slowly while performing these checks, and always have someone watching
at the transom. The tilt operation is where the potential for actuator
damage is highest, so pay attention when tilting up.
1. With engine(s) fully tilted down, turn steering wheel slowly from lock to
lock and confirm no interference occurs through the travel.
2. Carefully tilt engine(s) up. Check for clearance to the underside of the
Electric Actuator and the transom and engine mounting bolts. If it
appears the actuator will contact any fixed parts, stop tilting immediately
to avoid damaging them. Your dealer may need to install a tilt limit.
3. With engines tilted up, turn steering wheel slowly from lock to lock and
confirm no interference occurs through the travel.
Multi-engine boats only:
4. Tilt the engines back down, then trim the port engine(s) fully down and
the starboard engine(s) fully up. Steer lock to lock and confirm no
interference occurs. Reverse the trim position of the engines and repeat.
5. Check that all combinations of trim/tilt and steering do not cause
interference.
WARNING!
If any interference occurs return the boat to your dealer immediately for
corrective action.
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