Garmin 010-12029-00 Installation Instructions Manual
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Class B Compact Drive UnitInstallation InstructionsTo obtain the best performance and to avoid damage to yourboat, install this drive unit according to these instructions.Professional installation of the drive unit is highlyrecommended, because specific knowledge of rudder operationis required to properly install the drive unit. Read all installationinstructions before proceeding with the installation. If youexperience difficulty during the installation, contact Garmin®Product Support.Important Safety InformationWARNINGYou are responsible for the safe and prudent operation of yourvessel. The autopilot is a tool that will enhance your capability tooperate your boat. It does not relieve you from the responsibilityof safely operating your boat. Avoid navigational hazards andnever leave the helm unattended.See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in theproduct box for product warnings and other importantinformation.CAUTIONWhen in use, beware of hot motor and solenoid componentsand the risk of entrapment from moving parts.Always wear safety goggles, ear protection, and a dust maskwhen drilling, cutting, or sanding.NOTICETo avoid damage to your boat, the autopilot system should beinstalled by a qualified marine installer. Specific knowledge ofhydraulic steering componentry and marine electrical systems isrequired for proper installation.The drive unit movement must be limited by physical end stops.Failure to install end stops will cause the drive unit to act as atravel limiter and will damage the drive unit.When drilling or cutting, always check what is on the oppositeside of the surface.Registering Your DeviceHelp us better support you by completing our online registrationtoday.• Go to http://my.garmin.com.• Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in a safeplace.Contacting Garmin Product Support• Go to www.garmin.com/support and click Contact Supportfor in-country support information.• In the USA, call (913) 397.8200 or (800) 800.1020.• In the UK, call 0808 2380000.• In Europe, call +44 (0) 870.8501241.Tools Needed• Tiller arm (if needed)• End stops to limit rudder travel (if not already present on theboat)• Safety glasses• Drill and drill bits• Wrenches• Torque wrench• Loctite® 638™ retaining compound or equivalent(recommended)• Hex or allen wrenches (for removing the device from thebase for maintenance or repair)Mounting Location ConsiderationsNOTICEThis device should be mounted in a location that is not exposedto extreme temperatures or conditions. The temperature rangefor this device is listed in the product specifications. Extendedexposure to temperatures exceeding the specified temperaturerange, in storage or operating conditions, may cause devicefailure. Extreme-temperature-induced damage and relatedconsequences are not covered by the warranty.When selecting a mounting location, observe theseconsiderations.• The drive unit must be installed under deck, in a location notsubject to flooding or washdown.• The drive unit must be mounted securely on a surface that isable to withstand the high thrusts generated by the rudder.• The drive unit must be installed within specific extension andangle limitations, as defined in the specifications at the endof these instructions.• The drive unit movement must be limited by physical stops,and not by the length of the drive unit rod, or damage to thedrive unit will occur.• No part of the drive unit or rod should contact the vessel,quadrant, or tiller arm throughout the full range of movement.• The 10° tilt at the extremes of the stroke must not beexceeded, or damage to the drive unit will occur.Tiller Arm and End Stop ConsiderationsYou can connect the drive unit to either an existing quadrant orto a tiller arm (not included). If you do not have a quadrant orcannot install the drive unit at your quadrant location, choose atiller arm that fits the diameter of your rudder post and is thecorrect length for the installation location.The supplied tiller bolt is suitable for a quadrant or tiller armthickness of 12 mm (0.47 in.) to 16 mm (0.63 in.).The drive unit must not act as a rudder-movement limiter.Physical end stops (not included) must be in place to limit thedrive-unit travel to 254 mm (10 in.) from fully retracted to fullyextended, or damage to the drive unit will occur.Mounting the Drive UnitHardware is supplied to fasten the drive unit to the mountingsurface. The supplied M8 bolts, washers, and nuts are suitablefor mounting the cylinder on a surface between 12 mm (0.47 in.)and 24 mm (0.95 in.) thick.1 With the drive unit in the mounting location, mark thelocations of the four mounting holes on the surface.2 Verify the marked locations.The marked locations should be 76.2 mm (3 in.) apart .3 Drill 8.8 mm (0.35 in.) holes through the mounting surface.4 Secure the drive unit to the mounting surface using thesupplied M8 bolts, washers, and nuts.5 Tighten the bolts to 17 Nm (12.5 ft-lbf).Installing the Tiller PinThe supplied tiller bolt is suitable for a quadrant or tiller armthickness of 12 to 16 mm (0.47 to 0.63 in.).April 2013 190-01289-03_0A Printed in the UK |
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