Raymarine 81006-3 User Manual

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Linear Rudder
Position Sensor

Installation Guide

Document number: 81006-3
Date: May 2001

2 Linear Rudder Position Sensor

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 pr oduct performance, personal injury
and/or damage to your boat.

Because correct performance of the boat’s steering is critical for
safety , we STRONGLY RECOMME ND that an Authori zed
Raymarine Service Representative fits this product.

WARNING: Navigation aid

Although we have designed this pr oduct to be accurate and
reliable, many factors can affect its performance. As a result, it
should only be used as an aid to n avigation and should never
replace commons ense and navigational judgement. A lways
maintain a permanent watch so you can respond t o situations as
they develop.

EMC conformance

All Raymarine equipment and accessories are designed to the best
industry standards for use in the recreational marine environment.
The design and manufacture of Raymarine equipment and
accessories conform to the appropriate Electromagnetic
Compatibility (EMC) standards, but correct installation is required to
ensure that performance is not compromised.

Handbook information

T o the best of our knowledge, the information in this han dbook was
correct when it went to press. However, Raymarine cannot accept
liability for any inaccuracies or omissions it may contain. In addition,
our policy of continuous product improvement may change
specifications without notice. As a result, Raymarine cannot accept
liability for any differences between the product and the hand book.

© Raymarine Ltd 2001.

Installation Guide 3

Introduction

Product description

The linear rudder position sensor (part number: M81188) i s designed
for ‘bullhorn’ style hydraulic outboard steerin g systems.

It is totally weatherproof and designed to be mounted on the bullhorn
ram. It transmits the precise position of the boat’ s rudder t o the
autopilot.

425 mm (16.75 in)

32 mm
(1.3 in)

D5389-1

Linear rudder position sensor - dimensions

Parts supplied

The linear rudder position sensor package contains:

• this installation guide

• linear rudder position sensor

• spacers (x2)

• 80 mm (3.1 in) hose clamps (x2)

• U-bracket

• M8 nut and washer

• female spade connectors (x4)