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Octopus 44364 Installation Manual
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a introductiona1 system overviewThe Octopus Type R Remote Drive is a rotary mechanical autopilot drive system whichmakes it simple and economical to fit an autopilot on smaller powerboats withmechanical push-pull cable steering or small sailboats with a steering quadrant or tiller.The type R drive unit incorporates a drive motor, solenoid clutch and integrated rudderfeedback (RFB) capability. Its design means that the drive can be mounted in aconvenient position, meaning it will fit a large number of boats which because ofdesign constraints or size were not practical to have an autopilot fitted before.The system uses a steering cable and connection kit which is fitted in addition tothe existing manual steering cable for cable steered boats or directly to the steeringquadrant for sailboats. This allows the system to be easily installed on most types ofboat without having to interfere with the existing steering system. There are five TypeR packs available which include the drive unit, 6ft (1.8m) steering cable and relevantconnection kit:part number type compatibilityMDRESYS-A* Sterndrive Mercruiser 1994 onwards, Volvo Gasoline enginesand Volvo Diesel engines USA 1997 onwards* We recommend changing the steering cable for a 9ft version when installing on to a twin engined boatMDRESYS-B Sterndrive Mercruiser Saginaw 1983-93, Volvo Diesel enginesEurope 1994 onwardsMDRESYS-C Outboard Yamaha 70hp+MDRESYS-D Outboard Mercury, Mariner, SuzukiMDRESYS-E Inboard/Sailboat Up to 32ft (9.75m) / 13,200lbs (6,000kg) displacementa2 compatibility information• The Type R Remote Drive is recommended for use on vessels with a maximumspeed of 44mph (65km/h) and should not be fitted to vessels which can exceed this.• It should not be fitted to boats where the engine max horsepower exceeds themax horsepower rating for the vessel as stated on the vessel manufacturer’s tag.• The existing steering system MUST be capable of being back driven. The Type RRemote Drive cannot be fitted if the steering system is a NFB (no feed back) type.• The drive is designed to produce a maximum cable push/pull of 300lbs (136kg),which makes it suitable for the vast majority of cable steered vessels. Howeversome vessels fitted with push pull cable steering systems have very stiff steeringor steering which is heavily loaded in one direction due to hull design and engineconsiderations. Generally speaking, the Type R drive will steer vessels that do notrequire more than a 15lb force on the rim of a 14in diameter steering wheel to holda course, this equals 105in-lb of torque. If the steering wheel input torque exceedsthis figure we would recommend that the vessel be fitted with a hydraulic linearactuator drive system instead.4 of 44Subject to change without notice OC15269 REV Fwww.octopusdrives.comwww.octopuseurope.com |
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