Ultraflex UC 378 Manuel D'installation Et D'entretien page 11

ULTRAFLEX
1 Check if the arm
(1) and the helm
blade (2) are aligned,
then center them to
the longitudinal axis.
3 Check if the "z" axis of the bracket (3) is
perpendicular to the"x" axis of the cylinder. Fix
the bracket (3) on a proper support with 4 screws
diam. 8 mm (5/16") and 4 stainless steel self-
locking nuts fit to bear the forces at stake (screws
and nuts are not supplied).
NOTICE
The oil fittings must be always in high position.
3
l
60 mm
[2,36 in.]
CAUTION
Check if the cylinder in the two "A" and "B" end stroke positions is aligned in horizontal position (parallel
to the transom). Move the helm forward and backward in order to check the free movement of the
cylinder and if these positions are
Be sure the movement of the ball joints is not hindered.
DANGER
Check if the cylinder and not the helm moves up to the end stroke.
In case of connection of the two helms with tie bar, the cylinder can be connected directly to the tie bar
or to one of the helm arms; follow the instructions given with the arms and/or with the tie bar.
2
1
the transom. It joins the arm hole in the two "A" and "B" end
stroke positions of the cylinder when the angles between the
l
two "A" and "B" positions and the "y" longitudinal axis are the
same ones. This line will be the mounting axis of the cylinder.
=
2
l
A
z
x
perfectly symmetrical to the
HYDRAULIC CYLINDER FOR INBOARD ENGINE
Installation and Maintenance Manual
Mount it by looking for the "x" imaginary line parallel to
y
=
B
4 Connect the joint (4) to the arm (1); the arm
must be under the joint; (follow the instructions
of the arm manufacturer).
WARNING
The ball joint (4) must be
locked by means of the
safety lock nut (5) with a
torque of 100±10Nm
(73.8±7.38 lb-ft) (22mm
-0.86" wrenches and
24mm -0.94" wrenches).
WARNING
Fine adjustment must
not exceed the value
shown in the picture.
"y" axis as shown in picture 2.
x
5
4
l
l
l
1
l
4 l
5
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