28 | S1000 Autopilot Installation Guide |
7. Post installation
When you have completed the installation of your S1000 Autopilot, use the following procedures to:
•First carry out the Manual checks below, to check the the steering operation and check the system for leaks, then
•Carry out the Autopilot checks & setup procedures below, to check the autopilot operates the steering in the correct direction, and to set up the autopilot correctly.
Manual checks
With autopilot power off, turn the wheel from hard over port, to hard over starboard. If the steering operates satisfactorily and turns in the correct direction, proceed with the other post installation checks.
If the steering feels uneven and/or less responsive than it was before you installed your S1000 Autopilot, you may need to bleed the entire steering system. To do this, use the purge procedure at the following web address:
http://www.seastarsteering.com/OUTBOARD/oboard.htm?../FILL_PURGE/FillPurge.htm&1
Check for leaks (sheet 1)
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Ensure all hydraulic joints are secure, then turn the wheel to port. When the hard over point is reached, continue turning to port to pressurize the port lines, until the safety valve releases. At this point, the fluid in the port lines will be at maximum pressure and the wheel has a 'lumpy' feel when turned further to port.
With the port lines at maximum pressure, check the port lines for leaks, paying particular attention to the joints.
If a leak occurs, turn the wheel to starboard to release the pressure, then repair the leak and repeat steps 1 & 2.
Continue on sheet 2