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Read the installation Instructions all the way
through before starting
Before any drilling or cutting takes place the exact
1.
and
location
cable routing for every unit should be
decided.
2. Install all components, the Keyboard Console, the
Rudder Reference Unit, the Flux Gate Compass
unit, the Distribution Box, the remotes (if used) and the
pumpset before trying
an incomplete system will give symptoms that may make
the system appear defective, wasting a lot of your time.
3.
Check that your units are the correct voltage for your
boat. The voltage is marked o n each unit's serial number
label.
4. Observe the Compass Sensor safe distances for
mounting.
5 . Keep all cables as far away as possible from those
radio
carrying
frequency
3
least
feet or 1 metre is recommended. Failure to
observe this precaution may result in erratic operation
when radio transmissions are made. Mount
components as far
antenna, especially radar, as is conveniently possible.
DC
6.
Keep
supply cables as
possible, connect the negative lead directly to the
battery. The positive lead must
a fuse or
battery through
appropriate rating. See the power connection
.
instructions on page
.
NO
Under
circumstances should any power
autopilot be used
transients from the other equipment may cause erratic
operation.
to
make the system work. Testing
signals. A
from
radio transmitters, including
short
as possible.
be
connected to
circuit breaker
18,
B
for
Section
to
supply other equipment. Switching
Sensor
distance of
at
all
If
the
of
the
the
correct sizes.
lead
for
the
Installing
the Autopilot
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