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Connection Tests

1.Voltage to be connected is the required DC voltage (12 or 24V).
2.ENSURE POLARITY OF THE VOLTAGE SUPPLY IS CORRECT.
3.All electrical connections are correct.
4.Loose cables are correct.
5.Turn steering wheel fully clockwise and visually check that moving and
mechanical parts do not foul; visually check that RFU has moved in the
correct direction as indicated on the RFU label.
6.Repeat step 5 for anti-clockwise.
7.Turn on power and adjust the rudder limits if necessary. See Adjustments
section of this manual.

Dockside Tests

1.Turn steering (by hand) to centre (midships) position.
2.Determine vessel heading by a sighting on known heading or compass.
3.Turn on power supply
4.Align Autopilot magnetic sensor until display reads correct heading.
5.Select AUTO mode on control unit.
6.AUTO light will come on.

CAUTION: IF AUTOPILOT DRIVES HARD OVER, IMMEDIATELY TURN
CONTROL UNIT OFF, REVERSE MOTOR WIRES MARKED MOT AND
MOT AT THE SCREW TERMINALS ON THE KAP-833 AUTOPILOT.
REPEAT FROM STEP 1.

7.Turn course knob 10 degrees to starboard.
8.Green steering light should come on.
9.Confirm that rudder moves to starboard.
10.Turn course knob back to centre, then 10 degrees to port.
11.Red steering light should come on.
12.Confirm that rudder moves to port.

NOTE: AT NO TIME SHOULD THE AUTOPILOT DRIVE THE RUDDER
INTO THE MECHANICAL STOPS.

13.Press STANDBY key to leave auto mode.

The autopilot is now ready for full operational testing (sea trials). Testing should
Only be carried out in clear waterways until you are familiar with the operation.

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Commissioning Checks