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1. ISO 8848 1991 MARINE ACQUISITION US INC PART IS SH5023 75 06 2013 Rev 22. result in an electrolytic reaction to the steering system that may result in system failure or greatly reduced service life Page 2 of 6 SeaStar Solutions Installation Instructions and Owner s Manual Telephone 610 495 7011 NOTICE Helms and cable assemblies are supplied lubricated ready for installation do not add any lubricant to either assembly Use of other lubricants can cause damage to the steering cable resulting in the cable seizing or premature wear Keep the cable and drive assembly clean during installation Dirt will damage the system and cause premature wear Do not take the plastic sleeve off the end of the cable until you are ready to install it into the helm This notice does not include the engine output ram end of the cable A WARNING Helms must not be disassembled for any reason Failure to reassemble correctly may lead to total failure of the system which could result in property damage injury or death Preparation for Installation Before the steering cable can be installed the helm bezel and steering wheel must be fully installed as shown in the bezel kit instructions Steering Cable Routing The helm assembly can be mounted for either port or starboard cable routing Steering cables if possible should be routed to the starboard side of the boat in order to balance engine torque When routing the steering cable select a path with the minimum number of bends making the bends as lar
3. MEMBER A E y CS for Safer Boating Setting Standards fe big t jbs nfb rack safe t xtreme MANUFACTURED BY MARINE ACQUISITION INCORPORATED DBA SEASTAR SOLUTIONS U S A INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AND OWNERS MANUAL www seastarsolutions com safe t Mechanical Steering for Inboard Outboard and Sterndrive Powered Vessels SAFE T TS ROTARY STEERING HELM SH5023P SH5075P SEASTAR SOLUTIONS pef ore Yoiea SAFE T STEERING SYSTEM STANDARD HELMS SH5023P SINGLE SH5075P DUAL NOTICE Installer these instructions contain important safety information and must be forwarded to the boat owner These instructions show you how to install steering cable s into Safe T System Helms The instructions for mounting the helm to the bezel are given in the bezel kit instructions For a complete Safe T System the following additional components are required e Bezel Kit SB27484P 90 or SB27483P 20 e SSC61xx steering cable where xx is length in feet Two required for twin helms e Engine Connection Kit refer to SeaStar Solutions catalog Use engine makers kit for two cable systems e Steering Wheel refer to SeaStar Solutions catalog Maximum wheel diameter 16 maximum wheel dish 5 NOTICE OUTBOARD APPLICATIONS This system is only recommended as replacement for the original system as installed by the boat manufacturer SeaStar Solutions always recommends NFB
4. fine tune the steering install the connection kit without adjusting the second cable tube Turn the steering wheel so that you get a feel of the load to move the engine Move the engine from side to side and check the amount of free play in the cables Adjust the connection kit tube until as much of the free play is removed as possible without increasing the load at the steering wheel Tighten both adjusting nuts and test drive the boat Readjust the connection if necessary Page 4 of 6 SeaStar Solutions Installation Instructions and Owner s Manual Telephone 610 495 7011 Operation amp Maintenance Notes A CAUTION It is possible to over trim the engine and increase the steering torque to the point that the steering wheel cannot be turned even though the torque is not felt at the wheel This may give the impression that the steering is locked This condition can occur more when jack plates are used to raise the engine on the transom and can only be overcome by reducing the boat speed or engine trim out position Until you are completely familiar with the boat and the effects of power trim make all adjustments of trim with extreme caution 1 After a few hours of operation and at frequent intervals thereafter check all fasteners and the complete steering system for security and integrity A DANGER Loosening or loss of one or more fasteners may cause failure of the steering system resulting in loss of steering cont
5. ge as possible DO NOT MAKE BENDS OF LESS THAN 8 RADIUS Sharp or frequent bends will result in hard steering and premature cable wear When it is necessary to pass through a bulkhead a 1 1 2 diameter hole is required Cable should be loosely clamped or tied for support at regular intervals A CAUTION Cables must not be bundled together with electrical wiring Cables must not rest on sharp edges which can cause chafing Helm Installation Refer to Bezel Kit instructions Steering Cable Installation Figure 1 Before the steering cables are installed the steering wheel should be positioned as shown in Figure 1 so that it is in the correct orientation when installation is completed Single Helm Refer to QC helm converter instructions IS SA27620 packaged with SSC61xx cable QC helm converter should be installed to lower helm spigot for standard steering applications web www seastarsolutions com SeaStar Solutions 640 North Lewis Road Limerick PA 19468 USA Page 3 of 6 A CAUTION NOTICE Connection to Engine For engine mounted steering systems slide the output ram through the engine support tube Thread the Cable Coupler Nut fully onto the support tube For a boat mounted steering system attach the cable to the boat and engine in accordance with instructions furnished with the connection kit The output ram of the steering cable should be lubricated with a good Water
6. or No Feed Back helms for outboard applications NFB helms lock out steering loads caused by propeller torque eliminating the driver fatigue normally experienced with a standard helm Patented SeaStar Solutions NFB steering helms are a drop in replacement for Safe T systems NOTICE A WARNING When replacing an existing steering system it is recommended that you stay with the style rotary or rack the boat manufacturer installed Never change your steering from a dual cable to a single cable system as this could cause an unsafe boating condition Before starting installation read these instructions and engine makers instructions thoroughly Failure to follow either of these instructions or incorrect assembly can result in loss of control and cause property damage injury or death A WARNING DO NOT substitute parts from other manufacturers they may cause a safety hazard for which SeaStar Solutions cannot accept responsibility Use only SeaStar Solutions steering cables with this helm A WARNING To avoid excessive steering loads and to get the best steering performance the outboard motor or outdrive trim tabs and tilt position must be adjusted as instructed in the motor manufacturers operation manual Failure to do so can effect the performance of the boat and its safe operation which may cause property damage injury or death A WARNING DO NOT attach any electrical ground wires to the helm This would
7. proof Marine Grease before being inserted into the support tube The Coupler Nut has a locking ring in the threads Make sure the Nut is drawn up fully and the locking ring is engaged If you do not tighten this nut fully there will be excessive play in the steering system Connect the cable output ram to the engine tiller arm as shown in the instructions packed with the connection kit A CAUTION Ensure that the cable output end is not bent when installing it into the A CAUTION engine If necessary remove the engine from the boat Dual Helm Refer to QC helm converter instructions IS SA27620 packaged with SSC61xx cable QC helm converters should be installed to lower helm spigots for standard steering applications Connection to Engine The steering cables can now be connected to the engine using a connection kit available from the engine maker or an approved equivalent The adjustment of dual cable connection kits is critical for smooth easy steering The instructions provided by the kit maker MUST be followed Ensure that the cable output ends are not bent when installing them into the engine If necessary remove the engine from the boat Adjustment of the connection kit is critical to the operation of this system If the instructions are not followed exactly the steering will be heavy and could be subject to accelerated wear Adjustments must be make and tested with the boat under operating conditions To
8. rol and could cause property damage injury or death 2 Keep all moving parts free from build up of salt and other foreign material This will affect their operation and create steering problems Periodically remove the cable clean support tube and telescopic end of cable thoroughly and lubricate with a waterproof marine grease 3 Periodically inspect for corrosion Any parts affected by corrosion must be replaced When replacing hardware self locking hardware as originally supplied must be used 4 Periodically inspect steering cable for cracks or other damage If any is found the cable must be replaced 5 If cable is stiff in operation it is unsafe to use and must be replaced immediately A DANGER DO NOT cover cracks with tape or other sealants this will create a hazard in which the cable can fail suddenly without warning resulting in property damage injury or death NOTICE Boat builder and boat dealer please supply these Installation Instructions and Owner s Manual with the delivery of boat Boat owner keep these instructions with your boat for future reference Boat owner consult with your boat builder boat dealer or SeaStar Solutions if you have any questions regarding these instructions web www seastarsolutions com SeaStar Solutions 640 North Lewis Road Limerick PA 19468 USA Page 5 of 6 SEASTAR SOLUTIONS 640 North Lewis Road Limerick PA 19468 USA 610 495 7011 www seastarsolutions com
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