INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
AND OWNER’S MANUAL
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NINE POINT ONE
ISO 9001
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Liquid Alignment/Tiebar Valve
for SeaStar Solutions Hydraulic
Steering Systems
Before you do it your way,
please try it our way
Notice to Boat Manufacturer
or Installer
Throughout this publication, Warnings and Cautions (accompanied by the
International Hazard Symbol ) are used to alert the manufacturer or
installer to special instructions concerning a particular service or operation
that may be hazardous if performed incorrectly or carelessly.
Observe Them Carefully!
These “safety alerts” alone, cannot eliminate the hazards that they
signal. Strict compliance to these special instructions when performing the
installation and maintenance plus “common sense” operation are major
accident prevention measures.
WARNING
DANGER
Immediate hazards
which WILL result in
severe personal
injury or death.
WARNING
Hazards or unsafe
practices which
COULD result in
severe personal
injury or death.
CAUTION
Hazards or unsafe
practices which
COULD result in
minor injury or
product or property
damage.
NOTICE
Information which is
important to proper
installation or
maintenance, but is
not hazard-related.
Cleaning fluids containing ammonia, acids or any other corrosive
ingredients MUST NOT be used for cleaning any part of this
Hydraulic Steering System. Failure to comply will cause serious
damage to the steering system, resulting in possible loss of
steering, causing property damage, personal injury and/or death.
Don’t compromise performance... use genuine
SeaStar parts only!
• SeaStar helms • SeaStar Cylinders
• SeaStar hoses • SeaStar Oil
Substituting non SeaStar parts in any part of the SeaStar hydraulic
steering system, may seriously compromise system performance.
Keep our waters clean for all current and future users. Dispose of
ALL fluids in accordance with your local regulations.
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SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNING
Before installation
Installation
Cylinder Alignment Valve
The safety information provided below is intended to inform you of the
dangers that may be present before, during and after the installation.
It is critical that you read and understand ALL the points noted.
The safe operation of the steering system is dependant upon proper
installation and maintenance, common sense, safe judgment and
the knowledge/expertise of the operator. Every installer/user of the
steering system should know the following requirements ‘before’
installing/using the steering system.
If you have any questions regarding any of these warnings, contact
SeaStar Solutions.
To reduce risk of severe injury or death. Always wear a Coast Guard
Approved
cord (lanyard).
1. Read and understand the Installation and Owner’s Manuals
2. Ensure that all components required to complete the installation
3. SeaStar components are highly engineered and safety tested
1. Install components as directed in all Installation Manuals
2. DO NOT modify or substitute any component in any way without
3.
- Cylinder MUST be compatible with engine(s) installed.
- Cylinder MUST be rated for use on the engine(s) installed.
4.
a) With engine fully tilted DOWN, turn steering wheel from hard
b) Repeat step 4a) with engines tilted UP.
c) Perform step 4a) with each engine in DOWN/UP positions
5. Confirm that the steering cylinder can be fully stroked in both
6. Confirm that extruded nylon tubing has NOT been substituted for
7. DO NOT use a wire coil type trim switch with a hydraulic steering
8. Conduct Oil Level and System Check as outlined on page 13
personal flotation device (PFD) and use an engine shut-off
provided with your steering components.
are on hand (including hoses, fittings, oil and the proper tools
required for the installation).
to ensure system integrity, DO NOT substitute any component
with non-SeaStar components as this may compromise system
performance/reliability.
(including helm pumps, hoses and fitting kits).
written consent from SeaStar Solutions.
Comply with all system ratings/regulations (boat/engine, U.S.C.G.).
Confirm that there is no interference between the steering cylinder(s),
tiebars and the transom, splashwell, outboard engine or jackplate or
any combination of these parts by performing the following steps;
over to hard over and confirm that no interference occurs.
- if using a hydraulic jack plate the above must also be performed
at all the positions of the jack plate.
confirming that independent TRIM/TILT can be done without
any interference.
directions as well as full tilt and trim without stretching, chafing,
rubbing and/or kinking of the hydraulic hoses.
SeaStar Steering Hose.
system as the wire can wind up tight around the steering wheel
shaft and prevent further steering.
of this manual.
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SAFETY INFORMATION
Safety Information Continued
WARNING
Prior to every use
During use
The safety information provided below is intended to inform you of
the dangers that may be present before, during and after use. It is
critical that you read and understand ALL the points noted.
1. Check Fluid level in highest helm pump (see page 13 for
proper fluid level setting).
2. Verify immediate steering response when turning steering
wheel(s). (Ensure engine(s)/drive(s)/rudder(s) turns when
steering wheel is turned.)
3. Visually inspect all steering hoses and fittings for wear, kinking
and/or leaks.
4. Check for binding, loose, worn or leaking steering components.
DO NOT OPERATE BOAT IF ANY COMPONENT IS NOT IN PROPER
WORKING CONDITION.
1. WEAR A COAST GUARD-APPROVED PERSONAL FLOTATION
DEVICE (PFD).
2. ATTACH ENGINE SHUT-OFF CORD (LANYARD) TO YOUR PFD.
3. Never allow anyone not familiar with the operation of the
steering system operate the boat at any time.
4. Know and adhere to the operator restrictions for your area
including;
- Federal Laws/Regulations,
- State Laws/Regulations and
- Municipal Laws/Regulations.
DO NOT OPERATE BOAT IF ANY COMPONENT IS NOT IN PROPER
WORKING CONDITION.
Rinse off steering system thoroughly using ‘fresh, clean water only’.
After use
Maintenance
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1.
- Cleaning fluids containing ammonia, acids or any other corrosive
ingredients MUST NOT be used for cleaning any part of the
hydraulic steering system.
1. Maintain steering system at a minimum of twice per year.
- Refer to your steering cylinder Installation and Owner’s Manual
for Maintenance recommendations.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
SAFETY INFORMATION
Safety Information Continued
WARNING
Important Labels
The safety information provided below is intended to inform you of
the warning information on your products. Contact SeaStar
Solutions if labels are missing.
Cylinder Alignment Valve
Figure 1. Safety labels.
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INTRODUCTION
Before proceeding with the installation, read these instructions
thoroughly. SeaStar Solutions cannot accept responsibility for
installations where instructions have not been followed, where
substitute parts have been used, or where modifications have
been made to our products.
NOTICE
There is NO replacement for a rigid tiebar, regardless of the application.
The Liquid Alignment Valve (Liquid tiebar valve) is ONLY intended
where a rigid tiebar is not practical and/or possible. Caution should
be exercised when this valve is installed into the steering system.
Read ALL details in this manual to understand the use of this valve
and the possible problems that may arise when using this valve.
Index
Safety Information ...................................................................... i
Introduction .............................................................................. 1
Specifications ........................................................................... 2
How the System Works .............................................................. 3
Before Starting .......................................................................... 4
Special Considerations .............................................................. 5
System Set-Up Quick Reference Guide........................................ 6
Plumbing Details ....................................................................... 7
Outboard Installations ........................................................... 7
Non Power Steering Stern Drive and
Inboard Powered Boats .......................................................... 8
Cylinder Alignment Valve
Bleeding the Steering System .................................................... 9
Power Purge Users – All Applications ...................................... 9
Non-Power Purge Users – All Applications ............................. 11
Realignment Instructions ......................................................... 13
Oil Level System Check ....................................................... 13
Troubleshooting Guide ............................................................. 15
Statement of Limited Warranty ................................................. 16
Return Good Procedure ........................................................ 16
Technical Support ................................................................ 16
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SPECIFICATIONS
NOTICE
CAUTION
NOTICE
WARNING
The use of a standard helm, at
high speed (55 mph +), or a
high load (full throttle forward/
reverse, may cause a vacuum
in the liquid tie bar and cause
engine/outdrives/rudders to
misalign resulting in momentary
loss of steering control. This will
NOT occur if a SeaStar PRO helm
pump is used.
Do NOT use an unbalanced
cylinder with a SeaStar PRO
Helm pump.
If a rigid tiebar can be installed it is suggested that this be done.
The alignment valve is only intended for use where a rigid tiebar is
not possible and/or practical.
The plumbing of the “Liquid Alignment Valve (liquid tiebar)” is termed
“In-Series”. This should not be mistaken with a system plumbed in
parallel. Use of a high displacement helm pump will cause higher
effort at the steering wheel. It is suggested that the helm be matched
as it would in a single cylinder application for easiest, most comfortable
effort at the wheel.
Use of unbalanced cylinders; such as SeaStar Side mount cylinder
HC5370 can only be used in this system by orientating the steering
cylinder shafts to face each other, in an outboard application this
means that the port engine tilt tube will need to be reoriented to
allow use of an unbalanced cylinder.
Due to the mounting configuration of a power assisted STERN DRIVE
Application; a liquid alignment valve (liquid tiebar) CANNOT be used.
Consult SeaStar Solutions for options, or, install a rigid type tiebar.
2”
(50 mm)
2-1/2” (64 mm)
TIE BAR VALVE
PART # HA5471-2
NOTE: Valve handle
is shown in the
CLOSED position.
1/4” MOUNTING
HOLES
4 x 3/8”
COMPRESSION
NOTICE
FITTING
CONNECTION
Figure 2.
Mount valve in a location that is easily accessible to allow the
3-7/8” (100 mm)
1/2”
(13 mm)
realignment of the engines, drives or rudders. Avoid mounting the
valve in an area where it may be accidentally opened under
steering operation.
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HOW THE SYSTEM WORKS
The cylinder alignment valve (liquid tiebar) will allow for periodic
re-alignment of twin outboard engines, twin NON power assisted
sterndrives and/or rudders that are NOT linked together via a rigid
tiebar. This valve will also assist in the removal of air from this type
of steering system. It is suggested that a rigid tiebar be fitted in
ANY application, where possible, to avoid the need of re-alignment
of the engines/outdrives or rudders.
Due to potential leakage across the piston seals, there is no way to
determine how frequently re-alignment will be required, boat use, air
removal and several other conditions will play a role in the amount
of times re-alignment is needed. To avoid frequent re-alignment it is
suggested that you install a rigid tiebar..
STARBOARDPORT
HELM
LIQUID TIE BAR VALVE
CYLINDER A CYLINDER B
Figure 3. Front Mount Cylinder, outboard Application shown.
Cylinder Alignment Valve
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BEFORE STARTING
Study this manual and ALL other manuals provided with your
steering system carefully and thoroughly to familiarize yourself
with ALL components and their intended or required mounting
locations. Ensure that there is adequate space available for
installation as well as easy access for usage. It is good practice
to install ALL fittings prior to mounting units and then mount the
components prior to running hose/tube. This will allow for easy
hose to fitting connection, with less chance of error. If you must
run hose/tube first you MUST close hose/tube ends with tape or
similar material to prevent contamination from entering the system.
CONTAMINATION IS THE LEADING CAUSE OF A FAILURE IN ANY
HYDRAULIC STEERING SYSTEM.
Read ALL bold text, notes, cautions and warnings. Reading them
now will help prevent unexpected surprises during installation.
These instructions have been made as complete as possible, but
as brief as practical. If you have any questions, contact your Distributor
or SeaStar Solutions.
WARNING
CAUTION
CAUTION
Things you need to know
SeaStar Steering Hoses CANNOT be cut. Cutting these hoses
will render them useless and a new hose will need to be ordered.
Failing to comply may result in possible loss of steering causing
property damage and or personal injury or death.
Confirm that ALL the components needed to complete the installation
are purchased, including: helm pump, Steering Cylinders, hose/tube,
fluid, fittings and pipe sealant such as Loctite
TEFLON TAPE, ONLY use the paste type pipe sealant.
Take extreme care NOT to allow any foreign debris to enter the
steering system.
®
PST. NEVER USE
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Steering Cylinders
Helm Pumps
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS
Special considerations must be taken into account when plumbing a
system using a Liquid Tiebar Valve. These considerations are noted
below with an explanation for their recommendation. Where possible
these considerations should be followed to ensure the safe and proper
performance of your steering system.
SeaStar Solutions manufactures many cylinders for use in a
•
catamaran installation. Use of these cylinders will reduce the amount
of realigning of the engines, drives or rudders. Call technical
support for options.
When plumbed in “series” the helm pump only sees the volume
•
of one cylinder. Select your helm pump as you would in a “single
cylinder application”. Selecting the wrong pump may lead to
increased effort to turn the steering wheel.
Maintain your steering system as per your Owner’s and Installation
•
Manual included with your steering cylinders. Doing so will increase
seal life and decrease system troubles.
Running in reverse, or, backing down hard is known to cause a
•
vacuum in the steering lines, resulting in fluid being pushed out
of the helm pump. To prevent this use of a SeaStar PRO helm
pump is recommended.
Plumbing
SeaStar Power Assist
Autopilots
Removal of Air
For proper operation the system MUST be plumed as shown in this
•
installation manual. Deviating from these plumbing schematics
may result in poor, or, no steering performance.
ONLY use SeaStar Steering hoses for steering runs below 35’.
•
SeaStar Steering hoses are designed to provide the least amount
of hose expansion possible. Use of a hose with a high expansion
factor “will” result in poor performance and constant realignment
of engines, drives or rudders.
For steering runs that will exceed 35’ we recommend a combination
•
of copper tubing and SeaStar hoses. Use of any hose in long
steering runs will result in poor performance and constant
realignment of engines, drives or rudders.
SeaStar Power Assist pumps can be added to this type of system
•
to provide easy, fingertip control. Consult with your SeaStar Power
Assist Owner’s and Installation Manual for plumbing diagrams.
Autopilot systems can be used in a system such as this. Size the
•
autopilot pump as you would in a “single cylinder application”.
Failing to remove ALL the air from the system WILL result in
•
poor performance, constant realignment and possibly oil leaking
from seals. Bleeding of this system MUST be done using the
instructions noted in this manual, bleeding of the system in any
other fashion may NOT remove all of the air from the system.
Cylinder Alignment Valve
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SYSTEM SET-UP QUICK
REFERENCE GUIDE
CYLINDER
ALIGNMENT VALVE
STEP 1
HELM
CYLINDER
STEP 2
System Installation
• Install SeaStar Helm pump onto the dash using installation
instructions provided with your helm pump.
• Install steering cylinders using the installation instructions
provided with your steering cylinders.
• Install Liquid Alignment Valve (Liquid Tiebar) in a position that
allows easy access, but will not allow accidental turning of the
valve hand lever.
• Install your hose/tube as detailed in the following pages.
NOTICE
system as several different systems are noted.
Be sure to plumb the system as per YOUR steering
Filling and Purging Procedure
• Power Purge users. Refer to page 9 of this manual
• Manual filling and Purging users. Refer to page 8 of this
manual
• SeaStar Power Assist users.
.
.
WARNING
STEP 3
STEP 4
Alignment Procedures
• Outboard installations refer to page 13 of this manual.
• Stern Drive installations refer to page 13 of this manual
• Inboard installations refer to page 13 of this manual
.
.
System Pressure Test
• ALL users refer to page 13 of this manual to confirm safe and
proper operation of your steering system.
Oil level and System check is critical to the safe operation of your
boat, failure to follow this important step may lead to loss of steering
control resulting in property damage, personal injury and/or death.
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PLUMBING DETAILS
Outboard Installations
NOTICE
ONLY use SeaStar Outboard Steering Hoses or a system of copper
tubing and SeaStar Outboard hoses in an outboard application, DO
NOT use extruded Nylon tubing. Use of any other hose may affect
the overall performance of the steering system, SeaStar Hoses are
designed to be used in this type of system whereas other hoses
may have the same operating and working pressures, they DO NOT
have the same expansion factors and WILL affect the performance
of the steering system.
HELM
LIQUID TIE BAR VALVE
CYLINDER A CYLINDER B
UNBALANCED
CYLINDER A
HELM
LIQUID TIE BAR VALVE
UNBALANCED
CYLINDER B
Figure 4. Front Mount Cylinder.
NOTICE
WARNING
NOTICE
Cylinder Alignment Valve
Figure 5. Side Mount (Unbalanced) Cylinder.
If plumbing runs exceed 35’(one way) it is recommended that a
system of 3/8” copper tube coupled with SeaStar hoses to the
helm and cylinders be used.
ONLY use SeaStar PRO, Kevlar Hoses if you are using a SeaStar
PRO helm pump.
POWER ASSIST USERS:
Consult Power Assist Installation Manual for plumbing details.
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PLUMBING DETAILS
Non Power Steering Stern Drive and
Inboard Powered Boats
NOTICE
HELM
2 1
4
3
PORT
Figure 6. Stern Drive.
1
PORT
Figure 7. Front Mount Cylinder.
STARBOARD
HELM
STARBOARD
A liquid alignment valve (liquid tiebar) CANNOT be used in an engine
driven power assisted system. A rigid tiebar MUST be fitted, or the
power steering system must be removed from the boat. If you are
using a SeaStar Power Steering System, i.e. Engine Driven pump,
please consult your Power Steering Installation Manual for Details.
NOTE: If using SeaStar Stern Drive Cylinder HC5332, please refer to
the front mount outboard plumbing details on page 7 of this manual.
HELM
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LIQUID TIE BAR VALVE
HELM
2
PORT
Figure 8. Side Mount Cylinder.
STARBOARD
NOTICE
WARNING
NOTICE
CYLINDER A
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Figure 9. Stern Drive.
CYLINDER B
If plumbing runs exceed 35’(one way) it is recommended that a
system of 3/8” copper tube coupled with SeaStar hoses to the
helm and cylinders be used.
ONLY use SeaStar PRO, Kevlar Hoses if you are using a SeaStar
PRO helm pump.
POWER ASSIST USERS:
Consult Power Assist Installation Manual for plumbing details.
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BLEEDING THE STEERING
SYSTEM
Power Purge Users – All Applications
Manual bleeding procedures can be found on page 11 of this manual.
NOTICE
CAUTION
NOTICE
HELM
2
PORT
Figure 10. Stern Drive and Inboard .
HELM
1
PORT
Figure 11. Front Mount Cylinder and
HC5332 Sterndrive Cylinder.
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STARBOARD
STARBOARD
If using Power Purge “dual cylinder purge kit” you may connect all
lines to the bleeder fitting, however you will only be opening ONE
BLEED FITTING AT A TIME. Opening of all four bleeders may not
remove all the air from the system.
Read ALL Notes, Cautions and Warnings that are referenced with
your Power Purge Jr/Sr.
Refer to the plumbing diagrams in the left hand column and locate
YOUR plumbing details and bleeder nipple sequence. You will NOT
remove ALL the air if the sequence is NOT followed properly.
1. Install helm adapter in to the fill port of the helm and connect
helm lines from Power Purge.
– DO NOT turn on the Power Purge until instructed below.
2. Connect cylinder lines from Power Purge to Port cylinder
bleeder fittings.
3. Open Port cylinder bleeder fittings.
4. OPEN alignment valve.
5. Tur n ON power purge and let helm fill with fluid until no air
bubbles can be seen leaving the helm pump return line.
6. If equipped with an autopilot, with the power purge running,
you will need to manually cycle the autopilot pump to port for
20 sec and then to starboard for 20 sec or until no more air
bubbles are seen exiting the cylinder lines.
7. Close bleeders #2 and #4.
8. Attach ONE end of the cylinder line from the power purge to
bleeder fitting 1. OPEN bleeder fitting 1.
9. Turn steering wheel clockwise until an air free stream of oil
exits the bleeder fitting 1. CLOSE bleed fitting 1.
10. Attach ONE end of the cylinder line to bleeder fitting 2. OPEN
bleeder fitting 2.
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11. Turn steering wheel counter-clockwise until an air free stream
of oil exits bleeder fitting 2. CLOSE bleeder fitting 2.
12. Attach ONE end of the cylinder line to bleeder fitting 3. OPEN
bleeder fitting 3.
– INBOARD/STERNDRIVE. Turn steering wheel clockwise until
an air free stream of oil exits bleeder fitting 3. CLOSE bleeder
fitting 3.
– OUTBOARD/HC5332. Turn steering wheel counter-clockwise
until an air free stream of oil exits bleeder fitting 3. CLOSE
bleeder fitting 3.
Cylinder Alignment Valve
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HELM
2
PORT
Figure 12. Side/Splashwell Mount
Cylinders.
WARNING
STARBOARD
13. Attach ONE end of the cylinder line to bleeder fitting 4.
– INBOARD/STERNDRIVE. Turn steering wheel clockwise until
an air free stream of oil exits bleeder fitting 4.
– FRONT MOUNT OUTBOARD/HC5332. Turn steering wheel
counter-clockwise until an air free stream of oil exits bleeder
fitting 4.
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14. Turn Power purge OFF.
15. CLOSE Alignment Valve.
16. Remove blue hose from helm and attach the larger fitting to
bleeder #3.
17. Open bleeder #3 (#4 should still be open).
18. Turn on Power Purge.
19. Using the steering wheel, cycle the engines from lock to lock
until no more air is seen exiting the cylinder.
Ensure Power Purge fittings do not contact the engine cowling or
rigging bundle or damage may occur).
20. Close bleeders #2 and #4 then turn off Power Purge.
21. Remove Power purge lines from cylinders, align engines (page
13) and test system.
22. Conduct Oil Level and System Check as directed on page 13.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
BLEEDING THE SYSTEM
Non-Power Purge Users
All Applications
NOTICE
HELM
2
Figure 13. Stern Drive and Inboard.
HELM
1
PORT
Figure 14. Front Mount Cylinder and
HC5332 Sterndrive Cylinder.
HELM
2
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STARBOARDPORT
STARBOARD
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Refer to the plumbing diagrams in the left hand column and locate
YOUR plumbing details and bleeder nipple sequence. You will NOT
remove ALL the air if the sequence is NOT followed properly.
1. Fill helm with oil and attach filler device/container to helm.
2. OPEN valve.
3. OPEN bleed fitting 1 and pull cylinder shaft all the way out on
fitting 1 side of cylinder.
4. Turn steering wheel clockwise until an air free stream of oil
comes forth from bleed fitting 1. CLOSE bleeder 1.
5. OPEN bleed fitting 2 and pull cylinder shaft all the way out on
fitting 2 side of cylinder.
6. Turn steering wheel counter-clockwise until an air free stream of
oil comes forth from bleed fitting 2. CLOSE bleed fitting 2.
7. OPEN bleed fitting 3 and pull cylinder shaft all the way out on
fitting 3 side of cylinder.
– INBOARD/STERNDRIVE. Turn steering wheel clockwise until
an air free stream of oil exits bleeder fitting 3. CLOSE bleeder
fitting 3.
– OUTBOARD/HC5332. Turn steering wheel counter-clockwise
until an air free stream of oil exits bleeder fitting 3. CLOSE
bleeder fitting 3.
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8. OPEN bleed fitting 4 and pull cylinder shaft all the way out on
fitting 4 side of cylinder.
– INBOARD/STERNDRIVE. Turn steering wheel clockwise until
an air free stream of oil exits bleeder fitting 4. CLOSE bleeder
fitting 4.
– OUTBOARD/HC5332. Turn steering wheel counter-clockwise
until an air free stream of oil exits bleeder fitting 4. CLOSE
bleeder fitting 4.
9. CLOSE alignment valve.
10. Go to page 13 of this manual for realignment procedures.
11. Conduct Oil Level and System Check as directed on page 13.
PORT
Figure 15. Side/Splashwell Mount cylinders.
Cylinder Alignment Valve
STARBOARD
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REALIGNMENT
INSTRUCTIONS
Engines/Drives/Rudders
Toe’d outwards; Props
too far apart
Engines/Drives/Rudders
Toe’d inwards; Props
too close together
Step 1 – Oil level Setting
• Turn the steering wheel hard over to starboard (both cylinders
move, starboard cylinder reaches hard over first).
• OPEN alignment Valve
• Continue to turn the wheel hard over to starboard until the port
cylinder reaches hard over.
• CLOSE alignment valve.
• Turn wheel hard over to Port. (both cylinders move, port cylinder
reaches hard over first).
• OPEN alignment valve.
• Continue to turn the wheel hard over to port until the starboard
cylinder reaches hard over.
• CLOSE alignment valve.
Oil Level System Check
WARNING
EACH use to ensure safe steering operation. Failure to adhere to
this warning may lead to loss of steering control resulting in
persons being ejected from vessel or collision with an obstacle,
leading to property damage, personal injury and/or death
The oil level MUST be checked and maintained BEFORE
CAUTION
Step 2 – System Check
Side mount and Splashwell mount cylinder are unbalanced. To set
the oil level in the helm pump the cylinder rod MUST be fully
“retracted (cylinder shaft all the way in the cylinder body). Failure
to adhere to this caution WILL result in oil spillage at the helm
filler port and/or stiff steering operation.
• For helms mounted with the wheel shaft completely horizontal
MUST be filled to the bottom of filler hole AT ALL TIMES. DO NOT
allow oil level to drop more than 1/4” below filler threads.
• For helms mounted on a 20 degree angle, or, with wheel shaft in
the vertical position, oil level should be within 1/2” of filler hole.
WARNING
Doing so will ensure the safe operation of your steering system
and will any fault/leak will show at this time. Failure to adhere to
this warning/check may result in the loss of steering control
leading to ejection from the vessel, or, collision with an obstacle
resulting in property damage, personal injury and/or death.
• Turn steering wheel hard over to hard over to confirm unrestricted
movement of the steering system and hoses. Repeat this procedure
in ALL trim/tilt positions of the engine(s)/drive(s)/rudder(s).
If interference
be removed prior to operating your boat.
The system check MUST be completed after installation.
occurs, or, hoses are being stretched this MUST
Cylinder Alignment Valve
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OIL LEVEL SYSTEM CHECK
• Confirm that engine(s)/drive(s)/rudder(s) are deflecting to the
proper direction when steering wheel is turned.
• If no interference is noticed, or, any interference is corrected, go
to next step.
• Take steering wheel hard over to starboard (any helm can be used
on a multi-station boat). Once the wheel reaches its stop point
(cylinder is fully stroked out), continue to force the wheel one (1)
full turn past stop. Leave wheel in this position while you check
all PORT side connections, fittings, seals and hoses for leaks.
NOTICE
This step will NOT harm the system and any noise
made during this step should not be considered a fault in the
steering system.
• If leaks are noticed they MUST be repaired prior to operating boat.
After repair repeat bleeding procedures as outlined in this manual.
• Repeat to the Port direction and inspect ALL starboard side
connections, fittings, seals and hoses for leaks.
NOTICE
This step will NOT harm the system and any noise
made during this step should not be considered a fault in the
steering system.
• If leaks are noticed they MUST be repaired prior to operating boat.
After repair repeat bleeding procedures as outlined in this manual.
WARNING
Failure to complete the above noted step or, failure to correct a
problem may result in loss of steering control leading to ejection
from the vessel or collision with an obstacle resulting in property
damage, personal injury and/or death.
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WARNING
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
The SeaStar Liquid Tiebar valve will provide years of safe and
reliable performance when installed and maintained correctly. Most
faults occur when installation instructions are not followed and in
most cases the faults will show up immediately upon filling the
system. Below are the most common faults, their likely cause and
possible solutions. If your fault is not covered here, or, you have
gone through
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information on page 16 of this manual.
Whenever a solution calls for removal from the vessel and/
or dismantling of steering system components, the work must
be carried out by a qualified marine mechanic only. SeaStar
Solutions offers the following as a guide only and will not assume
any responsibility for problems resulting from incorrect repairs.
all possible solutions without success please contact
Technical Support for assistance. See Contact
FAULT CAUSE SOLUTION
1. Fluid burping out
of helm filler cap.
2. Have to
constantly realign
engines/drives/
rudders.
3. System is very
heavy to turn all
the time.
• Air in the system.
• System overfilled.
• Air in the system.
• Cylinder bypassing.
• Long steering runs plumbed with hose.
• Incorrect hose/tubing being used.
• Wrong helm pump selected for the
application.
• Incorrect fluid being used.
• Restrictions in steering lines.
• Mechanical interference.
•
Bleed system free of air using the bleeding
instructions found in THIS manual.
• See fluid level setting on page 13 of
this manual.
•
Bleed system free of air using the bleeding
instructions found in THIS manual.
• Consult Technical Support for cylinder
testing.
• See “Special Considerations” page 5
for plumbing considerations.
• See “Special Considerations” page 5
for plumbing considerations.
• Helm pump for twin cylinders was
selected. See “Special Considerations”
page 5 for helm pump considerations.
• Use SeaStar Steering Fluid only.
•
Ensure steering hoses/tube show no signs
of collapse or kinking. Replace hose/tube
if signs of collapse or kinking is present.
• Confirm that there is no mechanical
interference with steering components or
any other object. Check in all possible
trim/tilt positions of the engines/drives.
Cylinder Alignment Valve
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Statement of Limited Warranty
We warrant to the original retail purchaser that Marine Canada
Acquisition Inc. DBA SEASTAR SOLUTIONS (herein forward referred
to as SEASTAR SOLUTIONS) products have been manufactured free
from defects in materials and workmanship. This warranty is effective
for two years from date of purchase, excepting that where SeaStar
Solutions products are used commercially or in any rental or income
producing activity, then this warranty is limited to one year from the
date of purchase.
We will provide replacement product without charge, for any SeaStar
Solutions product meeting this warranty, which is returned (freight
prepaid) within the warranty period to the dealer from whom such
product were purchased, or to us at the appropriate address. In
such
a case SeaStar Solutions products found to be defective and
covered by this warranty, will be replaced at SeaStar Solutions’
option, and returned to the customer.
The above quoted statement is an extract from the complete SeaStar
Solutions products warranty statement. A complete warranty policy
is available in our SeaStar Solutions products catalogue.
Technical Support
Return Goods Procedure
Prior to returning product to SeaStar Solutions under warranty,
please obtain a Return Goods Authorization number (claim number).
Be sure to label the goods with:
a) the name and address of the sender, and
b) the return goods authorization number (claim number)
Please address the returned goods as follows:
From U.S.A.
RGA # ?
SeaStar Solutions
c/o UPS-SCS
19308 70th Ave S.
Kent, WA 98032
Phone: 604-248-3858
email: seastar@seastarsolutions.com
Hours: Monday to Friday 05:00 – 15:30 PST
Web: www.seastarsolutions.com
From Canada
RGA # ?
SeaStar Solutions
3831 No.6 Road
Richmond, B.C.
Canada V6V 1P6
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RICHMOND, B.C.
CANADA V6V 1P6
FAX 604-270-7172
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