Garmin GHP Compact Reactor Hydraulic Installaiton Instructions

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GHP

™

Compact

Reactor

™

Hydraulic

Installation Instructions

Important Safety Information

WARNING

See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the

product box for product warnings and other important

information.

You are responsible for the safe and prudent operation of your

vessel. The autopilot is a tool that enhances your capability to

operate your boat. It does not relieve you of the responsibility of

safely operating your boat. Avoid navigational hazards and

never leave the helm unattended.

Always be prepared to promptly regain manual control of your

boat.

Learn to operate the autopilot on calm and hazard-free open

water.

Use caution when operating the autopilot near hazards in the

water, such as docks, pilings, and other boats.

CAUTION

When in use, beware of hot motor and solenoid components

and the risk of entrapment from moving parts.

Failure to install and maintain this equipment in accordance with

these instructions could result in damage or injury.

NOTICE

To avoid damage to your boat, the autopilot system should be

installed by a qualified marine installer. Specific knowledge of

hydraulic steering componentry and marine electrical systems is

required for proper installation.

Installation Preparation

The autopilot system consists of multiple components. You

should familiarize yourself with all of the component mounting

and connection considerations before beginning installation. You

must know how the components operate together in order to

correctly plan the installation on your boat.

You can consult the layout diagrams (

Power and Data Layout,

page 3

) to help understand the mounting and connection

considerations.

You should lay out all of the components on the boat as you

plan the installation to make sure your cables will reach each

component.

You should record the serial number of each component for

registration and warranty purposes.

Tools Needed

• Safety glasses

• Drill and drill bits

• Wrenches

• 90 mm (3.5 in.) hole saw or a rotary cutting tool (for installing

an optional helm control)

• Wire cutters/strippers

• Phillips and flat screwdrivers

• Cable ties

• Single Pole Single Throw (SPST) switch (to use as an

autopilot bypass when not installing the Shadow Drive

™

valve)

• Waterproof wire connectors (wire nuts) or heat-shrink tubing

and a heat gun

• Marine sealant

• Marine corrosion inhibitor spray

• Portable or handheld compass (to test for magnetic

interference)

• Hydraulic hose with machine-crimped or field-replaceable

fittings that have a minimum rating of 1000 lbf/in

• Hydraulic T-fittings

• Inline hydraulic shut-off valves

• Hydraulic fluid

• Thread sealant

• Hydraulic bleeding equipment

• Anti-seize lubricant (optional)

NOTE: Mounting screws are provided for the main components

of the autopilot system. If the provided screws are not

appropriate for the mounting surface, you must provide the

correct types of screws.

Mounting and Connection Considerations

The autopilot components connect to each other and to power

using the included cables. Ensure that the correct cables reach

each component and that each component is in an acceptable

location before mounting or wiring any components.

Helm Control Mounting Considerations

A dedicated helm control is not included in all autopilot

packages. If you install the autopilot without a dedicated helm

control, the autopilot CCU must be connected to the same

NMEA 2000

network as a compatible Garmin chartplotter to

configure and control the autopilot system.

NOTICE

This device should be mounted in a location that is not exposed

to extreme temperatures or conditions. The temperature range

for this device is listed in the product specifications. Extended

exposure to temperatures exceeding the specified temperature

range, in storage or operating conditions, may cause device

failure. Extreme-temperature-induced damage and related

consequences are not covered by the warranty.

The mounting surface must be flat to avoid damaging the device

when it is mounted.

Using the included hardware and template, you can flush mount

the helm control in the dashboard. When selecting a mounting

location, observe these considerations.

• The mounting location should be at or below eye level to

provide optimal viewing as you operate your vessel.

• The mounting location should allow easy access to the keys

on the device.

• The mounting surface must be strong enough to support the

weight of the device and protect it from excessive vibration or

shock.

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Summary of GHP Compact Reactor Hydraulic

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Ghp ™ compact reactor ™ hydraulic installation instructions important safety information warning see the important safety and product information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information. You are responsible for the safe and prudent operation of your vessel. The ...
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• to avoid interference with a magnetic compass, the device should not be installed closer to a compass than the compass-safe distance value listed in the product specifications. • the area behind the mounting surface must allow room for routing and connecting the cables. Helm control connection con...
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• if your boat does not already have a nmea 2000 network, one can be built using the included nmea 2000 cables and connectors ( building a basic nmea 2000 network for the autopilot system, page 8 ). • to use the advanced features of the autopilot, optional nmea 2000 devices, such as a wind sensor, a...
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Item description important considerations Ã 12 to 24 vdc battery the ecu must be connected to a 12 to 24 vdc power source. To extend this cable, use the correct wire gauge ( power cable extensions, page 7 ). The nmea 2000 power cable must be connected to a 9 to 16 vdc power source. Ä ccu the ccu can...
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Dual-helm without power assist layout À return line Á shadow drive starboard line Ã port line Ä shut-off valves Å pump Æ upper helm Ç lower helm È steering cylinder single-helm with power assist layout notice the pump must be installed between the cylinder and the power-assist module to function cor...
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È uflex masterdrive power unit É high pressure line - do not cut installation procedures caution always wear safety goggles, ear protection, and a dust mask when drilling, cutting, or sanding. Notice when drilling or cutting, always check what is on the opposite side of the surface. After you have p...
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2 route the bare-wire end of the ecu power cable to the boat battery. If the wire is not long enough, it can be extended ( power cable extensions, page 7 ). 3 connect the black wire (-) to the negative (-) terminal of the battery, and connect the red wire (+) to the positive (+) terminal of the batt...
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6 turn on the autopilot system and disable the shadow drive. You can refer to the autopilot system documentation for more information on disabling the shadow drive. 7 hold (port) on the helm control for at least 10 seconds. Tip: you can stop holding when you no longer see air moving through the bypa...
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1 connect the three t-connectors À together side-by-side. 2 connect the included nmea 2000 power cable Á to a 9 to 12 vdc power source through a switch Ã . You should connect the power cable to the ignition switch of the boat if possible, or route it through an inline switch (not included). Note: th...
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• the internal nmea 0183 ports and communication protocols are configured on the connected garmin device. See the nmea 0183 section of the chartplotter owner's manual for more information. • the ground wires on the nmea 0183 data cable and your nmea 0183 device must both be connected to ground. • wh...
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Specifications compact pump specification measurement dimensions (h × w × d) 84.6 x 100.3 x 155.3 mm (3.3 × 4.0 × 6.1 in.) weight 2.2 kg (5 lb.) temperature range from -15° to 75°c (from 5° to 167°f ) material • motor frame: powder coat gloss black • motor end caps: cast aluminum adc12 • pump body a...
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Type sentence grme gsa gsv rmc bod bwc dtm gll rmb vhw mwv xte error and warning messages error message cause autopilot action ecu voltage is low the pump supply voltage has fallen below 10 vdc for longer than 6 seconds. • alarm sounds for 5 seconds • continues in normal operation autopilot is not r...