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Raymarine PowerPilot User Manual

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2.

WARNING

professionally or alternatively professional

The

requires correct

advice be obtained if you intend to install

installation if it is to provide accurate safe

the system yourself.

self steering. Whilst designed for simple

The manufacturers can accept no

installation we strongly recommend that

liability for any claims arising from

the system should be installed

incorrect installation or product

2.1.1 Course Computer

Mounting Position Below Deck

The course computer should be positioned
in a dry protected area of the vessel free
from high operating temperatures and
excessive vibration.

can be mounted in

any attitude. Care must be taken to allow
at least

(6in) clearance all round to

aid heat dissipation from the power
amplifier in the unit. Do not mount in the
engine room.

DO NOT position the course computer

so that it will:

l

Receive any direct water splash/spray

(from Bilge/Hatch etc).

l

Be liable to physical damage from heavy

items.

Be covered by other equipment or

gear.

l

Be close to major sources of

transmitted energy (Generators/S%

radios, Aerial Cables etc).

M o u n t i n g I n s t r u c t i o n s

l

Remove Terminal box lid (Fig. 2).

l

Unscrew two internal thumb retaining

nuts (Fig. 2).

l

Unplug terminal box and mounting

spine.

l

Position terminal box and mounting

spine in correct location, mark off and

pilot drill for the 5 self tapping screws

supplied (Fig. 3).

l

Screw terminal box and mounting spine

into place.

l

Plug course computer unit to terminal

box. Retighten thumb retaining screws.

The course computer is now ready for
wiring (see 2.3).

2.1.2 Control Units

Mounting Position

Control units must

be mounted close to the steering stations.

The unit is fully water-proof and suitable
for external location. If the control unit is

permanently exposed when the boat is not

in use we strongly recommend the use of a

protective cover (optional extra
Cat. No.

WARNING

Safe operation of the

requires

that the control unit be mounted within
easy reach of the helmsman when in the

normal steering position. Position the

control unit to ensure this requirement is

m e t .

M o u n t i n g I n s t r u c t i o n s

The unit is attached with reusable positive

locking pads. In most cases, the pads may
be stuck directly onto the mounting

surface.

l

Using the template supplied, select the

control unit position, mark off and drill
the

hole for the

interconnect cable.

l

Attach the positive-lock pads to the rear

of the control unit (Fig. 4).

l

Thoroughly clean the mounting surface

with alcohol (or equivalent) and allow

to dry.

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