B&G Network Autopilot - Manual (Page 29)

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KEY POINTS ON INSTALLATION
• Check that the steering gear is in good condition. Rectify any steering
defects prior to installation of the ram.
• The ram drive unit must be secured onto a flat, rigid base, it maybe
necessary to construct a platform section for the mounting plate. For
angled rudder stocks an angled platform section will have to be
constructed.
• All setting up and aligning of the ram drive unit with the steering
system should be carried out with the rudder in the amidships
position and the ram arm at the centre point of its travel.
• The angle between the ram arm and the tiller arm should be as
shown in the next two diagrams.
• The ram arm should ideally be at right-angles to the rudder stock.
The ball-joint on the end of the ram arm will allow a MAXIMUM of ±9º
of misalignment.
FOR TYPE 3 RESERVOIR INSTALLATION
Do not turn the black reservoir tap on or attempt to move the
piston rod until all of the following are completed:
•
The base foot of the ram and pump have been bolted into position.
•
The reservoir has been fixed to a bulkhead above the ram and pump.
•
The sealed reservoir transit cap has been replaced by the breather
cap supplied.
•
The reservoir has been filled with the oil supplied.
•
The reservoir tap has been switched to the ‘ON’ position allowing the
oil to flow between the reservoir and the pipe.
(TAP ‘ON’ POSITION IS IN LINE WITH THE PIPE)