DAVIS Tiller-Tamer - Manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Read instructions through before proceeding. Tiller-Tamer™ may be mounted on top or bottom of tiller.
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FOR BOATS with OUTBOARD RUDDERS
1. Position tiller exactly amidships.
2. Estimate a right triangle, as shown below, between
point A, B and C on the transom and tiller handle. Mark
point C on the tiller handle. Allow at least 18" (46 cm)
between point C and rudder pivot point.
FOR BOATS with INBOARD TILLERS
1. Determine if Tiller-Tamer is best mounted on top or bot-
tom of tiller handle.
2. Estimate a right triangle, as shown below, between
point A, B and C on the cockpit walls and tiller handle.
Mark point C on the tiller handle. Allow at least 18"
(46 cm) between point C and rudder pivot point.
3. Assemble the Tiller-Tamer unit to the tiller handle by
positioning the knob over point C. Attach with two wood
screws provided. Release the knob and thread the 1/4"
(6.4 mm) line through as shown below.
4. Use points A and B as cleat loca-
tions. Install clam cleats with fair-
leads (CL203 or CL211) as
shown at right. Attach line at
cleats as shown below.
3. Assemble the Tiller-Tamer unit to the tiller handle by
positioning the knob over point C. Attach with two wood
screws provided. Release the knob and thread the 1/4"
(6.4 mm) line through as shown below.
4. Attach a cleat at points A and B. This may be a clam
cleat or any other quick releasing device. CL201 is rec-
ommended, as shown above.
Clam cleats with fairleads (CL203
or CL211) may be attached to the
vertical wall of the transom or cock-
pit, if desired, as shown at right.
5. Attach one end of 1/4" (6.4 mm) line. With tiller amid-
ships, loosen clamp knob on Tiller-Tamer. Pull line
through to tension and attach to second clam cleat.
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