Onwa Marine Electronics KAP-866 - Manual (Page 37)

Voltage to be connected is the required DC voltage (12 or 24V).
Important note: The supply voltage must match the operating voltage of solen-
oid or reversing motor.
Ensure polarity of the voltage supply is correct.
All electrical connections are correct.
Tie up or cut the unused wires.
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.
Note: RFU = Rudder Feedback Unit
Dockside Tests
Turn steering (by hand) to centre (midships) position.
Turn on power supply
Determine vessel heading by a sighting on known heading or compass.
Align Autopilot magnetic sensor until display reads correct heading.
Select AUTO mode on control unit.
CAUTION: IF AUTOPILOT DRIVES HARD OVER, IMMEDIATELY TURN
CONTROL UNIT OFF, REVERSE MOTOR WIRES MARKED MOT AND MOT
AT THE MOTOR CONNECTOR OF KAP-866 AUTOPILOT.. REPEAT FROM
STEP 1.
Turn course knob 10 degrees to starboard.
Confirm that rudder moves to starboard.
Turn course knob back to centre, then 10 degrees to port.
Confirm that rudder moves to port.
Press [ST-BY] key to leave auto mode.
NOTE: AT NO TIME SHOULD THE AUTOPILOT DRIVE THE RUDDER
INTO THE MECHANICAL STOPS.
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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