5 Commissioning the Tiller Pilot
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Before starting the sea trial
Before carrying out the sea trial, you should:
•check the calibration settings and, if necessary, reset them to the default values (see page 63)
•check the installation to make sure that it is not affected by radio transmissions, engine starting, etc.
Calibrating the compass
Automatic compass deviation correction
By completing the following compass correction procedure, the tiller pilot can correct its own internal fluxgate compass for most deviating magnetic fields. You should complete the Compass Deviation
Correction at the beginning of your sea trial.
To complete the compass correction:
1.Extend or retract the pushrod so you can place the pushrod end onto the tiller pin.
2.Press and hold standby for 1 second – a series of dashes will cycle around the display.
SECOND
3.Keeping boat speed below 2 knots, use the
