Simran RPU80 instruction manual 20220422N

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Instruction Manual

Instruction Manual

This manual is intended as a reference guide for correctly installing and maintaining the RPU80, RPU160 and RPU300 reversible pumps.

Please take time to read this manual to get a thorough understanding of the reversible pump and its relationship to a complete autopilot system.

Other documentation material that is provided with your system includes a warranty card. This must be filled out by the authorized dealer that performed the installation and mailed in to activate the warranty.

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Contents Simrad RPU80/160/300 Reversible Pump Copyright 20220422N Document revisions Contents Technical Specifications General Introduction20220422N HC HYDRO-CONTROL German RPU160 RPU300 BCS ItalianBosvik Norwegian Capilano, Flexatrol Canadian. See Seastar Harmek NorwegianLecomble & Schmitt France RPU160 RPU300 HynauticSeipem Italian RPU160 RPU300 Lecomble & Schmitt Old modelsVetus Dutch RPU160 RPU300 Servi NorwegianSLEIPNER, Hydrive Norwegian Teleflex See Seastar Tenfjord NorwegianWagner Canadian RPU160 RPU300 VetusCalculation of cylinder volume Minimum rudder time adjustmentMeasurements and Calculations for Applying the RPU Capacity nomogram for Reversible Pump RPU80/RPU160/RPU300 Construction Description of RPU80/RPU160/RPU300Principle of operation ref. -1 and figure Suction valves on outlet C Valve blockGear pump Pressure operated non-return check valves on outlet a and BPipe connections Mechanical Installation InstallationInstallation of pipes Connection to expansion tank Connection to hand hydraulic steering gear J3000X, J300X, J300X-40, J50, J50-40 AC10, AC20, AC40 Electrical installationPreparation and Testing TestingOil filling and bleeding Maintenance DismantlingElectric motor Excessive noise from the pump unit Fault TracingPump motor is not running/not responding to rudder command Piston rod does not move with rudder commandsPiston rod of the rudder cylinder does not move smoothly Steering wheel is turning while pump unit is operatedSmall and sudden heading changes while on automatic steering Activator reduces the hardening time to 1 hour Rudder moves only in one direction with pump runningSpecifications Technical SpecificationsDimensions RPU80 performance RPU300 performance RPU160 performanceSpare Parts RPU80/RPU160/RPU300Pos Qty Gear pump parts Parts for Fracmo motors Motor parts LemacPos Qty Gear pump parts Previous RPU80 model RPU80 Previous model gear pumpEurope Sales and Service Worldwide