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Raymarine Hydraulic Linear Drive Installation Manual

Manual is about: Raymarine Hydraulic Linear Drive Hydraulic Linear Drive: Installation Guide

Summary of Hydraulic Linear Drive

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    Distributed by any reference to raytheon or rtn in this manual should be interpreted as raymarine. The names raytheon and rtn are owned by the raytheon company..

  • Page 2: Hydraulic Linear

    Hydraulic linear drive installation guide drives covered: m81200 type 2 hydraulic linear drive 12 v m81201 type 2 hydraulic linear drive 24 v m81202 type 3 hydraulic linear drive 12 v m81203 type 3 hydraulic linear drive 24 v document number: 81177-3 march 2001.

  • Page 3: Important Information

    2 hydraulic linear drive - installation guide important information safety notices warning: product installation this equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with the instructions contained in this handbook. Failure to do so could result in poor product performance, personal injury an...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Hydraulic linear drive - installation guide 3 introduction welcome to the installation guide for the raymarine hydraulic linear drive system. This product is intended to operate the boat’s steering mechanism as part of a raymarine autopilot system. The hydraulic linear drive system is designed for b...

  • Page 5: Specifications

    4 hydraulic linear drive - installation guide specifications ram specifications ram dimensions figure 2: ram dimensions table 1: ram specifications performance (at nominal voltage) type 2 (t2) m81200 (12 v) m81201 (24 v) type 3 (t2) m81202 (12 v) m81203 (24 v) maximum boat displacement 22,000 kg (48...

  • Page 6: Installation Instructions

    Hydraulic linear drive - installation guide 5 installation instructions parts required to install this drive you will need: • parts supplied: • pre-filled and pre-bled system consisting of: hydraulic ram; hydraulic pump; hydraulic pipes; fluid reservoir (supplied fitted with transit cap; standard ca...

  • Page 7

    6 hydraulic linear drive - installation guide 1. Emc installation guidelines all raymarine equipment and accessories are designed to the best industry standards for use in the recreational marine environment. Their design and manufacture conforms to the appropriate electromagnetic compatibility (emc...

  • Page 8: Suppression Ferrites

    Hydraulic linear drive - installation guide 7 suppression ferrites the following illustration shows typical cable suppression ferrites used with raymarine equipment. Always use the ferrites supplied by raymarine. Figure 3: typical suppression ferrites connections to other equipment if your raymarine...

  • Page 9: Caution:

    8 hydraulic linear drive - installation guide figure 4: hydraulic ram alignment figure 5: alignment between push rod and tiller arm plane of rotation caution: accurate angular alignment is extremely important. You must not exceed this +/- 5 degree limit under any circumstances. Securing the hydrauli...

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    Hydraulic linear drive - installation guide 9 • structural strength: • this drive produces a considerable amount of force, so you must mount it on a solid structure (i.E. A substantial frame member) in the boat. In some cases it may be necessary to build a specially strengthened frame to mount the d...

  • Page 11: Caution:

    10 hydraulic linear drive - installation guide connecting to the steering system caution: consult the steering gear manufacturer if you have any doubt about the strength of the existing tiller arm or rudder quadrant. This drive produces a considerable amount of force, so you must ensure that your ti...

  • Page 12: Steering Check

    Hydraulic linear drive - installation guide 11 2. Attach the rod end to the tiller pin: • place the rod end onto the tiller pin • secure with the supplied washer and r-clip (see figure 7) steering check when you have mounted the ram, turn the boat’s steering wheel from hardover to hardover and check...

  • Page 13: Caution:

    12 hydraulic linear drive - installation guide hydraulic pump mount the hydraulic pump: • on a substantial member to avoid vibration that could damage the hydraulic pipes • on a horizontal surface, clear of water spray and possible immersion. • level or above the hydraulic ram to prevent air from co...

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    Hydraulic linear drive - installation guide 13 connect the pump and ram to the course computer: 1. Measure the distance of cable run from the pump and ram to the course computer: • use table 2 to identify the appropriate motor cable sizes • use at least 1.5 mm 2 (16 awg) copper cable for the clutch ...

  • Page 15: 4. Post-Installation Check

    14 hydraulic linear drive - installation guide figure 9: cable connections at course computer 4. Post-installation check warning: keep clear of moving steering systems at all times. Protect moving parts from access during normal use. Check the following points after installing the drive: 1. Is the m...

  • Page 16: Maintenance

    Hydraulic linear drive - installation guide 15 maintenance on a regular basis: • check all connection and mountings are secure • check hydraulic ram alignment • check pipes and cables for any signs of wear or damage • check hydraulic pipes and joints for leaks emc servicing and safety guidelines • r...

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    16 hydraulic linear drive - installation guide raymarine ltd anchorage park portsmouth, hampshire england po3 5td telephone +44 (0)23 9269 3611 fax +44 (0)23 9269 4642 www.Raymarine.Com raymarine inc 22 cotton road, suite 280 nashua nh 03063-4219, usa telephone +1 603 881 5200 fax +1 603 864 4756 ww...