DOMETIC DK4220 SeaStar Smartstick and Gauge Kit Instruction Manual
- June 4, 2024
- Dometic
Table of Contents
DOMETIC DK4220 SeaStar Smartstick and Gauge Kit Instruction Manual
Tools required
• Wrenches 5/BH, 5/16H, 11/32H • 3/32H Allen key • Torque wrench
NOTICE!
(!) Correct installation of magnet is important to the overall operation
of autopilot
Installation procedure
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Remove the nuts and washers (item l and 2) from the steering cylinder rod. Discard Refer to Table 1 to ensure correct application. washers (item 2) as they will not be used in the Smart Stick installation.
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Install brackets (item 3) onto the ends of the cylinder support rod. Re-install the nuts item l) and torque to 33 in/lbs (J.82 Nm).
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Install the sensor (item 4) behind the brackets as shown in figures A and B.
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Mount the magnet (item 5) to the center of the cylinder body with the arrow pointed in the same direction as the arrow on the sensor.
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Turn steering cylinder so that the magnet arrow and the sensor decal arrow are nearest each other.
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Without changing the position along the length of the cylinder, rotate the magnet on the cylinder so that arrows on sensor and magnet are as closely lined up as possible.
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Install band clamps onto rubber bracket after positioning onto barrel, as per figure l. Each clamp will fit into a recessed gap on either side of magnet. Tighten band
clamps to 10 in/lbs to secure rubber bracket in position.
NOTICE!
(!) Do not distort the rubber magnet housing or over-torque the band clamps while tightening -
Connect Rudder Reference to auto· pilot as per autopilot installation instructions. Refer to Table 1 to ensure correct application.
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Move the steering cylinder from hard over to hard over to confirm that the autopilot receives a signal from the sensor at ALL cylinder positions.
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Install strain relief (item 6).
NOTICE!
Failure to install the strainrehef may result in irreparable damage to the sensor.
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Using an assistant. turn steering wheel hard-over to hard-over while inspecting for nearest each other. interference of the Smart Stick with any other object. Check steering in all engine trim/tilt ranges and throughout the entire steering arc. Any interference must be corrected prior to use.
