Installation Checks - Seastar Solutions Optimus 360 Operating Instructions & User Manual

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If any ISSueS are found
durInG the InStaLLatIon
checkS, ImmedIateLy return
the boat to the ServIce
deaLer for thoSe ISSueS
to be remedIed.
8-6

8.4 Installation Checks

To verify correct installation of the Optimus SmartCylinder, perform the
following installation checks when the boat is delivered and after each
boat servicing. You will need someone to assist you.
faILure to perform theSe checkS may reSuLt In damaGe to
the SmartcyLInder SenSor and affect the Safe operatIon
of the boat'S SteerInG.
1. Interference checks – Confirm that there is no interference between
the steering cylinder(s), splashwell, outboard engine, or any
combination of these parts, by performing the steps below. For
each step also check that the hoses and cables are moving freely
with no rubbing or binding (see figure 8-5 and figure 8-6). Be sure to
steer slowly while performing these checks.
a) With the engines fully tilted DOWN, turn the steering wheel from
hard over to hard over and confirm that no interference occurs.
b) With the engines fully tilted UP, turn the steering wheel from
hard over to hard over and confirm that no interference occurs.
c) Trim the port engine fully DOWN and the starboard engine fully
UP. Turn the steering wheel from hard over to hard over and
confirm that no interference occurs.
d) Trim the starboard engine fully DOWN and the port engine fully
UP. Turn the steering wheel from hard over to hard over and
confirm that no interference occurs.
ENGINE MOUNTING
BRACKET
TRANSOM
Figure 8-5. Engine side view when tilted.
2. Sensor cable – Confirm that the SmartCylinder Sensor Cable is tied
securely to the hoses with gradual bends as shown figure 8-6.
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ENGINE
SMART CYLINDER
CHECK FOR CLEARANCE TO BOTTOM SIDE
OF SMART CYLINDER WITH ENGINE FULLY
TILTED THROUGHOUT STEERNG RANGE
Optimus 360 User's Manual, Rev. C