Maintenance; Instrument Maintenance; Drive Unit Maintenance And Inspection Schedule - Nexus AUTOPILOT Installation And Operation Manual

6 Maintenance

6.1 Instrument maintenance

To clean the instrument, use only mild soap solution and rinse with water.
Do not use detergents or high pressure washing equipment.
At least once a year, check all your connections and apply additional silicon paste at
each connection point.
When the instrument is not in use, always fit the instrument cover for protection
Storing of instruments when not in use for longer periods: It is advisable to remove the
instruments and transducers and store them inside the boat or at home preferably at
room temperature.

6.2 Drive unit maintenance and inspection schedule

If the boat does not accumulate below hours within 3 months, the frequency is every 3:rd
month.
Failure to rectify any faulty conditions discovered as a result of the inspection could cause
sudden loss of Autopilot control, with consequential danger. It is recommended that all
items referenced in the following table be inspected before commencing any cruise.
Type Equipment
Hydraulic Oil reservoir level
Oil condition
Hydraulic piping
Hydraulic fittings
Piston rod seals
on pumpset
Mechanical Linear drive
Tiller arm
Tiller bolts
Rod end bolt
on linear drive
Trunnion bolts
on linear drive
MAINTENANCE
Warning!
Checks
Correct
Discoloration
Contamination
Damage
Leaks & Corrosion
Damage
Leaks & Loosening
Leaking
Corrosion
Corrosion
Corrosion
Loosening
Corrosion
Loosening
Corrosion
Loosening
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Remedy
Fill
Flush system and
replace the oil
Replace
Replace
Tighten
Replace
Replace or Repair
Replace
Replace
Tighten
Replace
Tighten
Replace
Tighten
Inspection
frequency
200 hrs
1000 hrs
1000 hrs
1000 hrs
500 hrs
1000 hrs
2000 hrs
2000 hrs
2000 hrs
500 hrs
2000 hrs
500 hrs
2000 hrs
500 hrs