Installation Of Shadow Drive Valve (Dual Helm Station)
Shadow Drive Valve/Sensor: The Shadow Drive is an electronic
Do Not mount the Shadow Drive Valve within 12” of any magnetic interference such as speakers or pump motors.
Do Not Install valve directly to the fittings at the back of the helm, it will damage the helm. Be sure to install a length of hose between the fitting at the helm and the Shadow Drive valve.
Do Not Install the Shadow Drive in the return or compensating line.
Do Not use teflon tape on hydraulic fittings. However, for a leak free hydraulic system, we do advise you to use an appropriate thread sealant such as, Loctite “Pro Lock” multipurpose anacrobic gel, part number 51604, or equivalent on all pipe threads.
Helm | HELM | |
Upper | ||
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P= Port
R= Return
S= Starboard
S
R
P
HelmLower
HELM
Shadow Drive
S
R
P
Compass
Ball
Shadow Drive | Red | Brown |
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| Black | Green | # 4 |
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Electrical Connections:
Connect the red and black wires from the Shadow Drive Valve to the Brown and Green wires located at the Compass Ball. See page 8. Use the blue connectors in the accessory pack
CYLINDER | Port Fitting |
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BALANCED |
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Starboard Fitting
Pump &
Motor
| (Close up view) |
To pump & | To Helm |
Cylinder |
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Fig 23
to make those connections. See Fig
The shadow drive valve must be mounted in a level horizontal position using the cable ties
&mounts with screws included in installation pack See Fig. 23.
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