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B
.
To
the proposed location,
test
.
see
there is any major deviation. Switch
if
trical equipment that may cause deviation and observe
the hand compass.
changes occur, do not install the compass sensor
If
in this position. it could cause the
.
course in a dangerous manner.
O n fast vessels, mount the compass sensor well away
from the forward end, as close to the stem as possible
without approaching the engines too closely.
.
Mounting too close to the bow may cause instability due
.
to vertical accelerations when steering into heavy seas.
.
SCREW:
TRANSIT
bottom of the sensor. Screw
full
allow
movement
too far for your mounting, remove
screw and replace
preserve the water tight integrity
.
Failure to loosen the screw will result in very poor system
.
operation.
T h e Compass Sensor must
15")
(within
with the large end down and the round side
toward the bow.
.
Screw the mounting bracket into
,
hook
head with the
.
steel non-magnetic screws.
a hand compass to
use
Loosen the transit screw on the
by 10 full
out
it
of the coil assembly.
cut
it,
T h e screw must
it.
of the Compass Sensor.
be
mounted vertically
a
end down using brass or stainless
on any elec-
to change
pilot
If
sticks out
it
the
be
place to
in
cross ship bulk-
Installing
the Autopilot
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