Maintenance And Troubleshooting; Maintenance Schedule; Owner/Operator; Qualified Marine Mechanic - Dometic Optimus EPS Installation And User Manual

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7 Maintenance and
Troubleshooting

7.1 Maintenance schedule

Follow the routine maintenance schedules shown here to ensure years of
safe and reliable service from your Optimus EPS with Electric Actuator.
7.1.1

Owner/Operator

Before every use
• Perform the system inspection detailed in section 3.1.1.
WARNING!
Do not operate the boat if any component 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.
After use
• Install the CANtrak sun cover.
• Rinse off the Electric Actuator(s) thoroughly, using only fresh, clean water
at low pressure. Never use high-pressure water from a hose nozzle or
pressure washer.
• Do not use acetone, or cleaners containing ammonia, acids, or any other
corrosive ingredients, on any Optimus components.
• Some products formulated for cleaning fiberglass hulls are known to
aggressively corrode stainless steel shafts. If using a hull cleaner, avoid
overspray on to the Electric Actuators. Rinse off any overspray
immediately with fresh, clean water.
7.1.2

Qualified marine mechanic

After the first 20 hours, and every 100 hours (or six months, whichever
comes first) thereafter
• Perform the system inspection detailed in section 3.1.1.
• Check all fasteners throughout the steering system. Tighten to the
correct torque specification as required.
• Check for mechanical play or slop throughout the steering system.
Correct as required.
• Inspect for signs of corrosion. Contact Dometic if more than
superficial spotting is found.
• Check all harnesses (not just the actuator harness) for signs of chafing
or wear.
• Use a grease gun to grease the support bracket grease nipples with
a quality marine grease.
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