4 Installing the Tiller Pilot
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Installing the tiller pin
1.Drill a 6 mm (1/4 in) diameter hole to a depth of 25 mm (1 in) at the fixing point you have marked on the tiller.
2.Use a two part epoxy (e.g. Araldite) to fix the tiller pin in place.
3.Position the shoulder of the pin so it is 12.5 mm (1/2 in) above the tiller surface.
Installing the mounting socket
1.Drill a 12.5 mm (1/2 in) hole to a depth of 25 mm (1 in) at the fixing point you have marked on the cockpit seat.
2.If the structure at the mounting position is less than 25 mm (1 in) thick, reinforce the underside with plywood bonded into position.
3.Fix the mounting socket in place using a two part epoxy.
CAUTION:
As the tiller pilot is capable of generating high pushrod loads, you MUST:
•drill all holes to the specified size and reinforce where necessary
•allow the epoxy to harden thoroughly before applying a load
Installation accessories
If you are not able to install the tiller pilot directly onto the cockpit seat or tiller as described, one (or a combination) of the following installation accessories:
•pushrod extensions
•tiller brackets
•cantilever sockets
•pedestal sockets
•alternative tiller pins
Pushrod Extensions
If you need to increase the pushrod length (because of the distance from the mounting socket location to the center line), use a Raymarine pushrod extension.
Identifying the correct pushrod extension
1.Clamp the tiller on the boat’s center line.
2.Measure dimension C.