System Use; Before Each Use; Multiple Station Boats - Seastar Solutions Optimus 360 Operating Instructions & User Manual

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If this is the first-time use, or for more details, see Section 8 of this
manual. For detailed system operation see Sections 4 through 7.

9.1 Before Each Use

prIor to every uSe:
perform a SyStem InSpectIon aS outLIned beLow, See
SectIon 8.3 for further detaILS.
1. Remove steering lock clips (see Appendix C) if they have been
installed for trailering or storage.
2. Check steering fluid level in all steering pumps.
3. Verify immediate steering response when turning steering wheel(s).
4. Inspect all steering hoses, fittings, mechanical cables and
electrical harnesses for wear, kinks, or leaks.
5. Check for binding, loose, worn or leaking steering or shift/throttle
control components.
6. Verify proper shift and throttle response for all control levers.
7. Verify that no faults or warnings are shown on the CANtrak display.
do not operate boat If any component IS not In proper
workInG condItIon.

9.2 Multiple Station Boats

on multiple helm station boats, all helms are active when the
optimus 360 is turned on.
The conventional steering portion of the Optimus 360 system is
designed to operate much like a conventional hydraulic steering
system. The boat can be steered from any helm without requiring
additional steps to transfer control. Joystick and shift/throttle control
do require an active effort to transfer control to a station.
Like a conventional hydraulic system, steering input from each helm
is added cumulatively, which means it is possible that steering inputs
from a second helm can cancel out or exaggerate the operator's
inputs. It is important that all passengers, and especially children,
are instructed not to touch the helms unless specifically requested
to take control.
Optimus 360 User's Manual, Rev. C
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