Seastar Solutions HC5323-3 User manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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These cylinders replace the Hynautic K-18 (HC5322-3) and K-19
(HC5323-3) steering cylinders.
These cylinders are not intended for use on any racing and/or
aggressive type applications.
Important Notes
HC5322-3 & HC5323-3
STEERING CYLINDER
1. At ALL times protect cylinder shafts from nicks and scratches. A
damaged cylinder shaft cannot be repaired and MUST be replaced.
2. To achieve MAXIMUM performance, cylinder is to be mounted at
a right angle (90°) to the rudder arm when in the center position
(refer to Figure A below).
3. Ball joint connections allow for no-load pivoting and minor
misalignment. Ball joint connections are NOT designed to handle
steering loads when significantly misaligned.
4.
Mounting area MUST be able to withstand significant forces in
excess of 2000 lb. There must be NO binding or interference of
the ball joints at any point in the steering arc
.
Figure A. Correct Cylinder to Rudder Arm Mounting Orientation.
B
90°
PLANE 'A' TO BE PARALLEL TO PLANE 'B'.
(CYLINDER AND RUDDER ARM TO SWING
TOGETHER IN PARALLEL PANES.)
90°
A
RUDDER ARM IN
CENTERED POSITION
RUDDER
ARM
3/8" HOLES
1
MOUNTING BRACKET
(INCLUDED WITH
CYLINDER)
X
X = CENTERED POSITION
HC5322-3 = 28.0"
HC5323-3 = 33.0"
CAUTION
NOTICE

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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INBOARD RUDDER ARM HOLE LOCATION
Total Rudder Arc Dimension – Center of Rudder arm to Center of bolt
HC5323-3 (9"stroke) HC5322-3 (7" stroke)
60 degrees 9" 7"
70 degrees 8" 6"
Table 1.
Cylinder Mounting – Rod End
to Tiller Connection
1. Determine rudder arm hole location using Table 1 below.
2. Lightly grease the bolts being installed into the rudder arm and
mounting bracket.
3. Assemble 1/2" x 2–1/4" bolt (item 2) and washers (items 3) into
rod end assembly and rudder arm, as shown in Figure B.
4. Torque nuts (item 4, Figure B) to 43 ft-lb (58.3Nm).
5. Place rudder in centered position and extend cylinder to mid
stroke (see x dimension in Figure A).
6. Temporarily install the other rod end into the mounting bracket
(item 1, Figure A). Using the bracket as a template, mark off the
positions of the two 3/8" holes on the mounting surface.
7. Once the mounting location is chosen and marked, confirm that
there are no obstructions on the opposite side of the backing
surface and drill the required mounting holes.
8.
Mount the bracket (item 1, Figure A) with through bolts, washers and
nuts (not supplied by SeaStar Solutions). DO NOT USE LAG BOLTS.
9. Attach rod end to mounting bracket as described in Steps 3 & 4.
10. BEFORE final hose/tube connection, swing rudder back and forth
to ensure free movement of the cylinder and that the ball joint
connections are not binding.
RUDDER ARM
ROD END ASSEMBLY
2
3
3
4
Figure B. Attaching Rod End Assembly to Rudder Arm.
Any binding and/or interference
MUST be corrected prior to use.
Failure to do so may lead to
separation of components and/or
prevention of steering control.
Separation of components and/or
prevention of steering control may
lead to unpredictable boat behavior
resulting in property damage,
personal injury and/or death.
WARNING