INSTALLATION GUIDE - Type S & T Dashboard Mechanical Drive
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1. 5 AUTOPILOT DRIVE SYSTEMS MWY TYPE 5 amp TYPE T DASHBOARD DRIVES v LLI v gt v lt 1 14 INSTALLATION MANUAL 0C15270 REV D 30 NOV 2012 Revision History Redesign in booklet 2012 Octopus Products Inc All rights reserved The information contained in this document is the sole property of Octopus Products Inc Any reproduction in part or whole without the written permission of Octopus Products Inc is prohibited Octopus Products Inc will nor be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing performance or use of this document Subject to change without notice 2 of 40 15269 REV E WWW OCTOPUSDRIVES COM YCTOPUS WWW OCTOPUSEUROPE COM 22 n gt AUTOPILOT DRIVE SYSTEMS CONTENTS A Introduction A1 System 4 A2 Compatibility Information 4 A3 Important Safety 5 Manual Release Manual 5 B Mechanical Installation B1 Available Space Physical Envelope 4 Orientation 6 B2 Cable Compatibility ac ogre ees 4 poi week baba werd dot eee anew ened 7 B2a Morse 304411 xxx or Teleflex 55 52 72. Retaining collar on Fig B10 Remove steering cable from existing manual helm Subject to change without notice 11 of 28 15270 REV D WWW OCTOPUSEUROPE COM AUTOPILOT DRIVE SYSTEMS WWW OCTOPUSDRIVES COM YCTOPUS Fit the steering cable Fig 11 i Fit cable adaptor to cable if required ii Apply a thin coat of marine grade grease to the exposed section of the cable iii Insert the steering cable into the drive port Using moderate force guide the inner cable around the driving hub and out of the opposite port Retaining iv Push the cable jacket into the port collar until the retaining collar butts against the drive housing Turn the steering shaft to wind the cable into the drive it may help to fit the wheel in order to do this Cable entry port Cable exit port v Insert lock bolt to hold cable in place vi If undue force is required to insert the cable this may be caused by the end of the inner cable fouling the outer face of the nylon guide If this is the case remove the cable and inspect Retaining for sharp edges If possible twist bolts the cable so that the sharp edge is towards the inside of the radius or use a file or burr type tool to remove the sharp edges vii Fit the spent cable tube to the oppo site port and insert the lock bolt washers amp nuts to both lock bolts tighten amp torque to 40 45in lbs 4Nm Spentcable
3. 20 mounting Spacer kits are also available to reduce the space required behind the dashboard if required See section B3c for further details Subject to change without notice 9 of 28 15270 REV D WWW OCTOPUSDRIVES COM CTOPU S WWW OCTOPUSEUROPE COM AUTOPILOT DRIVE SYSTEMS MWS B3b Fitting The Drive Unit Remove the existing steering helm i Remove the steering wheel ii Unbolt and remove the helm unit If the existing steering is rack and pinion the pinion will need to be unbolted from the rack before it can be removed Depending on the boat layout and accessibility to the space behind the dashboard it may be more con venient to remove the steering cable before unbolting the existing manual helm and to refit the steering cable after the Octopus drive has been mounted to the dashboard rather than the order of installation given in these instructions Prepare dashboard to receive drive bezel plate Refer to Fig B8 or use the bezel plate as a template for the mounting holes that will need to be drilled i Care must be taken not to damage any electrical wiring or throttle cables behind the dashboard when drilling if necessary tape these out of the way temporarily li If it is necessary to enlarge the existing steering shaft hole in the dashboard for the drive unit clamp a piece of wood over the hole as a guide for the hole saw This will ensure that the hole is cut accurately and the hole saw doesn t jump
4. tube Fig B11 Fitting steering cable and spent cable tube to drive unit Subject to change without notice 12 of 28 15270 REV D WWW OCTOPUSEUROPE COM AUTOPILOT DRIVE SYSTEMS WWW OCTOPUSDRIVES COM YCTOPUS MWS Fit the drive unit to the dashboard Position the drive unit behind the dashboard and bolt it to the bezel plate using the x 1 4 bolts supplied Fig B12 Tighten and torque to 3 35in Ibs ii Fit the plastic cover over the bezel plate This is a snap fit on the 90 bezel kit The plastic cover on the 20 bezel kit is held in place using screws which fit the two additional holes drilled into the dashboard iii Insert the locating key Woodruff Key into the recess the steering shaft and refit the steering wheel Dashboard Fig B12 Mounting drive unit to dashboard bezel plate Check the installation Rotate the wheel fully from lock to lock to check that the steering works smoothly across its full range and that it is steering in the right direction ii If the rudder moves in the opposite direction to the wheel the cable has been inserted into the drive unit the wrong way and needs to be inserted in the other port swap the cable and take up tube over Subject to change without notice 13 of 28 15270 REV D WWW OCTOPUSEUROPE COM AUTOPILOT DRIVE SYSTEMS WWW OCTOPUSDRIVES COM YCTOPUS MWS B3c Spacer Kits If there is not the required 250mm 10in clearance behind t
5. B2b Teleflex SSC61 xx or Teleflex 55 62 7 B2c Ulex 2 be eases Be Aaa 8 B2d Morse 304415 xxx Teleflex SSC72 xx or Uflex 47 8 B3 Type S Straight Shaft 9 B3a MOORING KIS 2 cuceci 9 B3b Fitting The Drive ONG saciid rn ce wale eA a Rae 10 B3c Spacer Geo bet eee gt eee 14 B4 Type T Tilt Steering Drive 15 B4a PAOD TIES wk He a ard ee A i Pe oes 15 B4b Fitting The Drive 15 4 gt 19 5 Replacing Steering Cable 20 5 Cable Length 20 B5b Running New Steering 21 B6 Rudder Feedback Unit RFB Installation amp Calibration 22 Universal RFB Setup 22 B6b Calibration amp Installation 23 B7 A 24 Electrical Installation C1 Connecting Drive To 25 2 Rudder Feedback 25 C2a Connection non Simrad 25
6. C2b Connection Simrad Autopilots 26 D Appendix D1 PCCOSSOUCS 22445446 27 D2 General Maintenance Guide 28 Subject to change without notice 3 of 28 15270 REV D WWW OCTOPUSEUROPE COM AUTOPILOT DRIVE SYSTEMS WWW OCTOPUSDRIVES COM 5 MWS A INTRODUCTION 1 System Overview The Octopus Type S and Type T Remote Drives are rotary mechanical autopilot drive systems which makes it simple and economical to fit an autopilot on smaller power boats with mechanical push pull cable steering The drive units are suitable for standard straight shaft Type S or tilt steering Type T configurations and incorporate a drive motor solenoid clutch and integrated rudder feedback RFB capability The compact drive units completely replace the existing manual steering helm and so are totally concealed behind the dash giving a neat professional installation A2 Compatibility Information The drives are recommended for use on boats with a maximum speed of 65km h and should not be fitted to boats which can exceed this The drives should not be fitted to boats where the engine max horsepower exceeds the max horsepower rating for the boat as stated the boat manufacturer s tag The drive unit either replaces or is used in conjunction with common brands of mechanical rotary and rack amp pinion steering helm units The drive is b
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8. exposed to the elements and prone to damage due to their location ORDER CODE AUTOPILOT RESISTOR Unit is a simple solution which attaches directly to the drive unit OC15SUK27B RAYMARINE itself and is calibrated using a simple procedure OC15SUK27D SIMRAD A range of Rudder Feedback FURUNO TMQ units are available which are NAVMAN GARMIN OC15SUK27E compatible with most popular COURSEMASTER autopilot systems Fig B23 SI TEX SP110 Fig B23 Rudder feedback compatibility Universal RFB Setup If a dedicated RFB is not available for a brand of autopilot the OC15SUK27 Universal RFB should be suitable This module is configured to the particular autopilot using DIP switch settings AUTOPILOT DIPSWITCH RESISTOR DIP Switch D Subject to change without notice 22 of 28 15270 REV D SIMRAD FURUNO TMQ NAVMAN GARMIN i i i i i i COURSEMASTER SI TEX SP110 4567 8 9 10 Simrad autopilots also require Signal Conversion Module 155 83 Fixed resistance measured between black and white wire Resistance between white and black wire is variable Fig B24 Universal RFB DIP Switch Settings WWW OCTOPUSEUROPE COM AUTOPILOT DRIVE SYSTEMS WWW OCTOPUSDRIVES COM 5 MWS B6b Calibration and Installation The calibration routine should be performed after the drive unit has been fitted to the vessel and wired up to the autopilot The RFB should also be electrically c
9. it may be nec essary to replace the steering cable with a type that is compatible with the Type 5 T drive either a Morse 304411 xxx or Teleflex SSC52 xx Although the replacement cable will ideally follow the same route as the existing cable for optimum steering performance whether under autopilot or steering manu ally consideration must be given to the following points i The chosen route should use the minimum possible number of bends ii If any bends are necessary maximise the bend radius as much as possible It is recommended that bends have a radius of no less than 6in 150mm and that the combined total angle of all bends is no more than 270 B5a Cable Length Calculation Use a length of rope or electrical cable to plan out the steering cable route and then measure the total length required Fig B21 A Dimension B Dimension C Dimension 8in for 2 x 90 bend Round up the result to the nearest full foot size and then refer to section D1 for the appropriate custom cable order code 6in 150mm minimum radius Fig B21 Preferred cable routing Subject to change without notice 20 of 28 15270 REV D WWW OCTOPUSDRIVES COM WWW OCTOPUSEUROPE COM CTOPUS B5b Running New Steering Cable The accessibility of the steering cable run will depend on the size of the boat on smaller boats the cable is usually easily accessible but larger boats may run the cable through duc
10. together as shown in Fig C4 Use a marine grade electrical con nection strip and ensure the wires are properly insulated and protected iv Connect Octopus Signal Conversion Module output wires to Auto Pilot Junction Box following Auto Pilot installation and wiring diagram v Setup and calibrate the RFB as described in section B6 RUDDER SIGNAL SIMRAD FEEDBACK UNIT CONVERSION MODULE COURSE COMPUTER OC15SUK15D OC15SUK83 AC12 AC42 SHIELD Fig C4 RFB connections Simrad Autopilots Subject to change without notice 26 of 28 15270 REV D WWW OCTOPUSDRIVES COM WWW OCTOPUSEUROPE COM D APPENDIX D1 Accessories OC15SUK10 OC15SUK09 OC15SUK07 OC15SUK08 OC15SUK11 OC15SUK16 155 17 OC15SUK18 0C15109 6 0C15109 9 0C15109 12 OC15SUK27 OC15SUK83 Subject to change without notice OC15SUK27A OC15SUK27B OC15SUK27D OC15SUK27E YCTOPUS MWS 90 degree Bezel Mounting Kit for Type S Straight Shaft Drive 20 degree Bezel Mounting Kit for Type 5 Straight Shaft Drive Steering Cable Adapter Kit for SSC72 Uflex M47 Morse 304415 Steering Cable Adapter Kit for TFX SSC62 Uflex M66 Adjustable Friction Brake for Type S Straight Shaft Drive with 90 Bezel Mounting Kit Spacer Kit x 19mm for 90 Bezel Mounting Kit Type S Spacer Kit x 16mm for 20 Bezel Mounting Kit Type S Spacer Kit x 13mm for TFX Performance Tilt Mechanism Type T Stan
11. V D WWW OCTOPUSEUROPE COM AUTOPILOT DRIVE SYSTEMS WWW OCTOPUSDRIVES COM YCTOPUS MWS A3 Important Safety Features The helmsperson should be made aware of the two following safety features before using the Autopilot A3a Manual Release The drive features a manual release in case the Autopilot is switched to manual mode by mistake which could result in a dangerous manoeuvre or violent move ment of the steering wheel on a powerboat due to propeller action or trim forces While the drive is under consistent load from the boat s steering system in one direc tion or no movement the drive unit clutch will remain engaged when the Autopilot is switched to manual mode To disengage the drive small joggle action turning the wheel tiller from side to side will release the clutch and allow manual control IMPORTANT The helmsperson should always be ready to take manual control of the boat when the Autopilot is returned to manual mode DOCKSIDE TESTING Due to the Manual Release safety feature when the boat 5 not in motion it might be necessary to joggle the wheel tiller move from side to side to engage or disengage the drive A3b Manual Override IMPORTANT It is STRONGLY advised that helmsperson be familiarized with this manual override procedure before proceeding to sea In the event of uncontrolled automatic steering or any other emergency situation where it is imperative that manual control be reassumed immediately th
12. X Performance Tilt Mechanism B4b Fitting The Drive Unit Remove the existing steering helm i Remove the steering wheel and the tilt mechanism ii Unbolt and remove the helm unit If the existing steering is rack and pinion the pinion will need to be unbolted from the rack before it can be removed Depending on the boat layout and accessibility to the space behind the dashboard it may be more convenient to remove the steering cable before unbolting the existing manual helm and to refit the steering cable after the Octopus drive has been mounted to the dashboard rather than the order of installation given in these instructions Refer to Fig B15 for the required hole centres to fit the tilt mechanism mounting plate As the plate is designed to fit a standard TFX tilt mechanism the existing holes should be correct 47mm 1 86in 75mm 3 0in B 3x 6 5mm 0 26in 23mm 0 91in 41 5mm 1 63 41 5mm 1 63in Fig B15 Mounting holes for modified tilt mechanism mounting plate Subject to change without notice 15 of 28 15270 REV D WWW OCTOPUSEUROPE COM AUTOPILOT DRIVE SYSTEMS WWW OCTOPUSDRIVES COM 5 AN e Fit the modified tilt mechanism mounting plate supplied with the Type T drive to the dashboard Fig B16 This part replaces the existing mounting plate which is discarded Mounting plate Dashboard i Use the 3 x 5 16in nuts bolts and washers supplied with the
13. ased on the Morse 290 rotary helm unit and accepts Morse 304411 and Teleflex SSC52 rotary cables without modification If the boat is fitted with any of the following systems Teleflex Safe T or Teleflex Big T Uflex T71 Uflex T73NR or Uflex T81 a cable adapter must be fitted to the cable before installing the drive e If the boat has a rack and pinion type steering system or other brands of rotary system the drive can be used but the steering cable must also be replaced with a Morse 304411 or Teleflex SSC52 e The drive is designed to produce a maximum cable push pull of 300lbs 136kg which makes it suitable for the vast majority of cable steered boats However some boats fitted with push pull cable steering systems have very stiff steering or steering which is heavily loaded in one direction due to hull design and engine considerations Generally speaking the drive will steer boats that do not require more than a 15lb force on the rim of a 14in diameter steering wheel to hold a course this equals 105in lb of torque If the steering wheel input torque exceeds this figure it is recommended that a hydraulic linear actuator drive system is used e If the existing steering system is a NFB non feed back type the S and T drives can be fitted but it is strongly advised that the helmsperson is formally familiarized with the different operational characteristics of the new helm Subject to change without notice 4 of 28 15270 RE
14. ashboard Tilt mechanism not supplied Fig B19 Mounting drive unit to dashboard bezel plate Check the installation Rotate the wheel fully from lock to lock to check that the steering works smoothly across its full range at all tilt angles and that it is steering in the right direction ii If the rudder moves in the opposite direction to the wheel the cable has been inserted into the drive unit the wrong way and needs to be inserted in the other port swap the cable and take up tube over Subject to change without notice 18 of 28 15270 REV D WWW OCTOPUSDRIVES COM YCTOPUS WWW OCTOPUSEUROPE COM AN AUTOPILOT DRIVE SYSTEMS B4c Spacer Kit If there is not the required 250mm 10in clearance behind the dashboard for the Type T drive unit this can be reduced with the use of spacer kits Fig B20 e Spacer Kit OC15SUK18 This kit is for use in conjunction with the Type T Drive bezel plate only Each spacer segment reduces the required depth by 12 5mm 0 5in and a maximum of two spacer kits can be used on an instal lation for a maximum depth reduction of 25mm 1 0in Spacer one per kit Fig B20 Using spacer kits to reduce the required clearance behind the dashboard Subject to change without notice 19 of 28 15270 REV D WWW OCTOPUSEUROPE COM AUTOPILOT DRIVE SYSTEMS WWW OCTOPUSDRIVES COM YCTOPUS B5 Replacing Steering Cable Depending on the existing manual steering system fitted to the boat
15. dard Steering Cable x 6 foot long Standard Steering Cable x 9 foot long Standard Steering Cable x 12 foot long Rudder Feed Back Module Universal Kit for all versions of Autopilots Rudder Feed Back Module For Comnav amp Sitex Rudder Feed Back Module For Raymarine Rudder Feed Back Module For Simrad Rudder Feed Back Module For Coursemaster Furuno Garmin amp TMQ Simrad Resistance to Frequency Conversion Kit Required for Simrad Autopilots 27 of 28 15270 REV D WWW OCTOPUSEUROPE COM AUTOPILOT DRIVE SYSTEMS WWW OCTOPUSDRIVES COM 5 MWS D2 General Maintenance Guide Check the complete steering system and all fixings for security and integrity after few hours of operation and at frequent intervals Inspect all parts periodically for corrosion Any parts affected by corrosion must replaced Periodically remove the cable clean the connector tube and thoroughly lubricate with a waterproof grease Inspect the cable for cracks splits or other damage DO NOT cover cracks in the cable outer sheath with tape or other sealant this will only delay a failure of the cable Always replace the cable When replacing fixings self locking nuts must always be used Subject to change without notice 28 of 28 15270 REV D Octopus Products Inc Vancouver Canada Tel 604 940 2010 Fax 604 952 2650 www octopusdrives com www octopuseurope com AUTOPILOT DRIVE SYSTEMS
16. dder Feedback Unit C2a Connection non Simrad Autopilots Pot Pin 3 red i Connect the RFB Module wires to Svolts autopilot junction box refer to Figs C2 and C3 for the correct wiring color connections for common autopilot brands Pot Pin 2 white slider Pot Pin 1 black ii Setup and calibrate the RFB as D vaii described in section B6 Fig C2 RFB cable connections RAYMARINE NAVMAN MASTER 1 TTT Fig C3 Rudder Feedback connections by manufacturer Subject to change without notice 25 of 28 15270 REV D WWW OCTOPUSEUROPE COM AUTOPILOT DRIVE SYSTEMS WWW OCTOPUSDRIVES COM YCTOPUS C2b Connection Simrad Autopilots The RFB Module OC15SUK27D MUST be used in conjunction with the Signal Conversion Module OC15SUK83 when integrating with Simrad Autopilots IMPORTANT all wiring connections must be made between the RFB Module the Signal Conversion Module and the Autopilot Course Computer BEFORE powering up the Course Computer Failing to follow this will result in the RFB signal not being recognized by the Course Computer If this occurs perform the Autopilot Reset procedure refer to Simrad autopilot manual ii Determine suitable site to mount the Signal Conversion Module Shorten insert suitable extension cable as required to suit the installation iii Connect the RFB Module Signal Conversion Module and Autopilot Course Computer
17. e Assembly drive has been attached to the bezel plate but before the plastic cover has been fitted Fig B28 i Fit the brake ring over the steering shaft and push back as far as it will go ii Slide the clamp ring over the brake ring Fit the clamp screw iii Fit the retaining ring over the steering shaft to hold the friction brake assem bly in place iv Fit the plastic bezel cover and steering wheel Brake Clamp Retaining Ring Ring Ring Fig B27 Fitting friction brake assembly to Type S drive Subject to change without notice 24 of 28 15270 REV D WWW OCTOPUSDRIVES COM US WWW OCTOPUSEUROPE COM P ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION C1 Connecting Drive to Autopilot As the Type R Autopilot Drive is designed to work with most autopilot manufacturers AUTOPILOT equipment the wiring colors or connection references will differ slightly in each case However drive to autopilot connections MOTOR 12V OV are fundamentally the same for all makes of autopilot The Type R drive has a simple CLUTCH 12V four wire connection two wires are for the drive motor power feed the other two CLUTCH 12V 0 are for the clutch Fig C1 Refer to the autopilot manufacturer s instructions for wiring information RED MOTOR 12V Fig Motor and clutch cable connections Note that the Type R drive requires a 12V input for both the motor drive and the clutch Do not use with a 24V system C2 Ru
18. e helmsper son can override the steering action of the drive unit by exerting force on the steer ing wheel in the opposite direction to the drive This action will cause the drive unit thrust limit to slip allowing the helmsperson to take control NOTE The manual override does not disengage the autopilot to resume full manual control the autopilot should be switched to standby as soon as is practically possible Subject to change without notice 5 of 28 15270 REV D WWW OCTOPUSEUROPE COM AUTOPILOT DRIVE SYSTEMS WWW OCTOPUSDRIVES COM YCTOPUS MWS B MECHANICAL INSTALLATION When planning the installation it is recommended that the following are considered e Ensure there is adequate space available to accomodate the drive Determine the compatibility of the existing steering cable and select the appropriate cable adaptor if required Select the appropriate dashboard bezel kit and determine whether helm spacers are needed e Determine whether any additional accessories are needed B1 Available Space Physical Envelope amp Orientation The depth required behind the dashboard for the drive will vary slightly depending upon the drive type and mounting style used but all require around 10in 250mm clearance If sufficient depth is not available it may be possible to re route wiring harnesses or move components etc Additional clearance can also be gained using spacers see sections B3c Type S or B4c Type T for f
19. he dashboard for the Type S drive unit this can be reduced with the use of spacer kits Fig B13 e 90 Mount Spacer Kit OC15SUK16 This kit is for use in conjunction with the OC15SUK10 90 Bezel Kit only Each spacer segment reduces the required depth by 19mm 0 75in and a maximum of two spacer kits can be used on an installation for a maximum depth reduction of 38mm 1 5in 20 Mount Spacer Kit OC15SUK17 This kit is for use in conjunction with the OC15SUKO9 20 Bezel Kit only Each spacer segment reduces the required depth by 16mm 0 625in and a maximum of two spacer kits can be used on an installation for maximum depth reductions of 32mm 1 25in Spacer one per kit Fig B13 Using spacer kits to reduce the required clearance behind the dashboard Subject to change without notice 14 of 28 15270 REV D WWW OCTOPUSEUROPE COM AUTOPILOT DRIVE SYSTEMS WWW OCTOPUSDRIVES COM YCTOPUS MWS B4 Type T Tilt Steering Drive B4a Mounting Kit The Octopus Type T drive package includes a dashboard mount bezel which is designed to connect to a Teleflex Performance Tilt mechanism not supplied A spacer kit is also available to reduce the Space required behind the dashboard if required See section B4c for further details NOTE Please contact Octopus Technical Support regarding retrofit components avail able for using the Type T drive with older Morse Teleflex or Uflex tilt systems Fig B14 Tilt steering TF
20. kit ii Ensure that the nuts bolts and washers are fitted in the correct order the washers should be between the nuts and the rear of the dashboard iii Do not fit the tilt mechanism at this stage 20 Fig B16 Tilt bezel plate fitted to dashboard Remove the steering cable from the helm unit Make a careful note of both the orientation of the helm unit and which side of the helm that the cable is inserted if this is refitted incorrectly the steering will work in reverse ii Unfasten the retaining bolt or locking nut depending on cable type at the cable entry port iii Pull the cable retaining collar away from the helm unit iv The inner cable can be wound out by turning the steering shaft it may help if the wheel is refitted Subject to change without notice 16 of 28 15270 REV D WWW OCTOPUSEUROPE COM AUTOPILOT DRIVE SYSTEMS WWW OCTOPUSDRIVES COM YCTOPUS Retaining bolt Steering cable outer jacket Retaining collar on Fig B17 Remove steering cable from existing manual helm Fit the steering cable Fig B18 i Fit cable adaptor to cable if required ii Apply a thin coat of marine grade grease to the exposed section of the cable ili Insert the steering cable into the drive Retaining port Using moderate force guide the collar inner cable around the driving hub and out of the opposite port iv Push the cable jacket into
21. onnected to the autopilot prior to calibration refer to sections C1 and C2 i Remove the RFB module from the drive housing if already fitted by removing the two fixing screws ii Center the rudder of the boat using the manual helm you may need to run the engine to do this ili Calibrate the RFB by aligning the two red paint marks on the underside of the 2 unit Fig B25 Align the two red dots iv Remove the RFB blanking cap from the Fig B25 Calibrating the rudder feedback unit drive unit housing Fig B26a v Fit the RFB to the drive housing and fix using the two screws provided Fig B26b Ensure that the RFB driven gear is correctly engaged with the drive gear before tightening the 2 screws vi Refer to the autopilot manufacturer s installation guide for instructions on any additional software controlled RFB fine calibration and hardover limitation Subject to change without notice 23 of 28 15270 REV D WWW OCTOPUSEUROPE COM AUTOPILOT DRIVE SYSTEMS WWW OCTOPUSDRIVES COM YCTOPUS MSP B7 Friction Brake A friction brake allows the helmsman to adjust the steering friction to reduce the drift effect from prop wash or current while retaining a comfortable tactile feel to the steering A friction brake assembly is available that is compatible with the Type S straight shaft drive order code OC15SUK11 Fig B27 The friction brake assembly should be fitted after the 9 827 Friction Brak
22. rive no cable adaptor is required 2 5mm 0 1 Fig B2 Morse 304411 and Teleflex SSC52 steering cable B2b Teleflex SSC61 xx or Teleflex SSC62 xx x length in feet Order cable adaptor OC15SUK08 4mm 0 16in OC15SUKO8cable adaptor Fig B3 Teleflex SSC61 or SSC62 steering cable with cable adaptor fitted Subject to change without notice 7 of 28 15270 REV D WWW OCTOPUSEUROPE COM AUTOPILOT DRIVE SYSTEMS WWW OCTOPUSDRIVES COM YCTOPUS 2 M66 xx x length feet Order cable adaptor OC15SUK08 4mm 0 16in rll lll ll _______ OC15SUKO8cable adaptor Fig B4 Uflex M66 steering cable with cable adaptor fitted B2d Morse 304415 xxx Teleflex SSC72 xx or Uflex M47 xx x length in ft Order cable adaptor 55 OC15SUKO07 cable adaptor Fig B5 Morse 304415 Teleflex SSC72 or Uflex M47 steering cable with cable adaptor fitted Subject to change without notice 8 of 28 15270 REV D WWW OCTOPUSEUROPE COM AUTOPILOT DRIVE SYSTEMS WWW OCTOPUSDRIVES COM YCTOPUS 5 Straight Shaft Drive B3a Mounting Kits There are two dashboard mounting options compatible with the Octopus Type S drive system e 90 Bezel Kit OC15SUK10 This kit should be used if the steering wheel is mounted 90 to the dashboard Fig B6 e 20 Bezel Kit OC15SUKO9 This kit should be used if the steering wheel is mounted 20 to the dashboard Fig B7 Fig B7
23. the port until the retaining collar butts against the drive housing Turn the steering shaft to wind the cable into the drive it may help to fit the wheel in order to do this v Cable Cable entry port exit port v Insert lock bolt to hold cable in place a vi If undue force is required to insert the cable this may be caused by the end of the inner cable fouling the outer face of the nylon guide If this is the case remove the cable and inspect for sharp edges If possible twist the cable so that the sharp edge is towards the inside of the radius or use a file or burr type tool to remove the sharp edges vii Fit the spent cable tube to the opposite port and insert the lock bolt Spentcable tube washers amp nuts to both lock bolts tighten amp torque to 40 45in Ibs 4Nm Fig tube Subject to change without notice 17 of 28 15270 REV D WWW OCTOPUSEUROPE COM AUTOPILOT DRIVE SYSTEMS WWW OCTOPUSDRIVES COM YCTOPUS MWS Fit the drive unit to the dashboard Position the drive unit behind the dashboard and bolt it to the bezel plate using the 2 x 1 4x1 5 bolt supplied Fig B19 Tighten and torque to 30 35in lbs ii Fit the tilt mechanism to the bezel plate using the fixings supplied with the tilt mechanism Tighten and torque to 30 35in lbs iii Ensure the locating key Woodruff Key is fitted into the recess on the steer ing shaft and refit the steering wheel D
24. ts that are more difficult to access Changing the cable will be easier if a tag line or mouse is attached to the end of the exist MWS ing cable before it is removed This can be used to the new cable through e Use strong line for the mouse that will not snap easily but is thin enough to pass down the duct behind the cable the mouse securely to the cable and use tape to reinforce the joint Pull the cable through from the rudder end while feeding the mouse line from the steering end When the old cable has been removed attach the mouse to the new cable and use it to pull it back through from the rudder end Attach the new cable to the steering arm of the boat by pulling out the cotter pin and clevis pin to release the old steering shaft and replacing it with the new steering shaft Line up the shaft with the steering arm by turning the steering wheel and re insert the cotter and clevis pins Fig B22 Fig B22 Replacing steering cable rud der end Subject to change without notice 21 of 28 15270 REV D WWW OCTOPUSEUROPE COM AUTOPILOT DRIVE SYSTEMS WWW OCTOPUSDRIVES COM YCTOPUS MWS B6 Rudder Feedback Unit RFB Installation amp Calibration Most autopilots require a rudder feedback device which is usually attached directly to the rudder this complicates installation in certain applications particularly with sterndrive and outboard engined boats They are often
25. urther details TOP VIEW SIDE VIEW sie sugoeds 12 N 3 3 Q D g S 5 5 ae D N MIN 90mm 3 5in MIN 115mm 4 5 MIN 150mm 6 0in clearance clearance clearance Fig B1 Physical drive envelope Subject to change without notice 6 of 28 15270 REV D WWW OCTOPUSEUROPE COM AUTOPILOT DRIVE SYSTEMS WWW OCTOPUSDRIVES COM YCTOPUS MWS B2 Cable Compatibility The Type S and Type T drives are based on the Morse 290 rotary helm unit which accepts Morse 304411 and Teleflex SSC52 rotary steering cables Cable adapters are available to accept rotary steering cables from other popular manufacturers e f you are unsure of the make model of steering cable fitted to the vessel the part number and length of the cable is usually printed on the cable outer cas ing near to the tiller engine connection Using either the cable part number or by comparing the outer cable head detail with the diagrams in sections B2a B2d establish if a cable adapter is required e If the existing steering system is a rack and pinion type then the steering cable must be replaced with a Morse 304411 or Teleflex SSC52 rotary steer ing cable see section B5a for instructions on calculating the cable length B2a Morse 304411 xxx or Teleflex SSC52 xx x length in feet If the boat is fitted with either of these cable types then it be connected directly to the Octopus d
26. while drilling which could scratch or damage the dashboard 62mm 2 43 62mm 2 43in 50mm 2 0in 82 5mm 3 25in 3x 8 5mm 0 34in 20 bezel kit only 2x 8 2 5mm 0 1 44 5mm 1 75in 25mm 25 1 1 Fig 8 Mounting holes for 90 and 20 bezel plates Subject to change without notice 10 of 28 15270 REV D AUTOPILOT DRIVE SYSTEMS WWW OCTOPUSEUROPE COM WWW OCTOPUSDRIVES COM YCTOPUS e Fit the bezel plate to the dashboard Fig B9 Dashboard i Use the 3 x 5 16 nuts bolts and washers supplied with the kits ii Ensure that the nuts bolts and 0 washers are fitted in the correct order the washers should be between the nuts and the rear of the dashboard 20 50 iii Do not fit the plastic bezel cover at this stage Fig 9 90 bezel plate fitted to dashboard Remove the steering cable from the helm unit Fig B10 Make a careful note of both the orientation of the helm unit and which side of the helm that the cable is inserted if this is refitted incorrectly the steering will work in reverse ii Unfasten the retaining bolt or locking nut depending on cable type at the cable entry port iii Pull the cable retaining collar away from the helm unit iv The inner cable can be wound out by turning the steering shaft it may help if the wheel is refitted Retaining bolt gt Steering cable outer jacket
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