Simrad RPU80 User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUA
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Simrad RPU80/160/300
Reversible Pump
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Instruction Manual
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Instruction Manual
This manual is intended as a reference guide for correctly
installing and maintaining the RPU80, RPU160 and
RPU300 reversible pumps.
Please take time to read this manual to get a thorough
understanding of the reversible pump and its relationship to
a complete autopilot system.
Other documentation material that is provided with your
system includes a warranty card. This must be filled out by
the authorized dealer that performed the installation and
mailed in to activate the warranty.
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Document revisions
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D 24/10-96 N.G. 24/10-96 I.K. 24/10-96 Th.H.
E 20/2-97 N.G. 20/2-97 I.K. 20/2-97 Th.H.
F 5/1-98 N.G. 5/1-98 I.K. 5/1-98 Th.H.
G 20/1-99 N.G. 20/1-99 I.K. 20/1-99 Th.H.
H 21/1-00 N.G. 21/1-00 I.K. 21/1-00 Th.H.
I 17/10-00 N.G. 17/10-00 I.K. 17/10-00 Th.H.
J 30.08.01 N.G. 30.08.01 I.K. 30.08.01 Th.H.
K 22.03.02 N.G. 22.03.02 I.K.
L 15.01.03 N.G. 15.01.03 I.K. 16.01.03 Th.H.
M 28.04.03 N.G. 28.04.03 I.K. 28.04.03 Th.H.
N 11.03.04 N.G 11.03.04 I.K. 11.03.04 Th.H.
Document history
Rev. D Page 1-3: Bosvik steering gear included. Page 3-1 and 3-2: Changes in notes. Page 4-2:
New warning added. Page 7-2: New subparagraph added to paragraph 7.3.
Rev. E Page 3-1 and 3-2: Changes in notes due to modification of RPU80. Page 4-2: Warning
removed. Page 7-1, Paragraph 7.3: Changed text in brackets. Page 8-1: Modified
drawing. Page 9-1 and 9-2: Spare part lists modified due to modification of RPU80.
Rev. F Minor corrections for rudder speed and rudder time in section 1 and 2.
Rev. G New layout. Steering gear table (Paragraph 1.2) revised. New fittings included, pages 17
and 31.
Rev. H Corrected part no. for valve block, page 32. New distributor list.
Rev. I Corrected formula on page 12. Added note on page 17. New distributor list.
Rev. J Added colour for the o-ring at pos. 18, page 33 to avoid mix up.
Rev. K Fig. 9.1. Pos 8. Spring. New part. no. 21100193. Added text and illustrations under
‘Siting’ page 17.
Rev. L Fracmo motors substituted by Lemac motors. All drawings in chapter 8 revised.
Rev. M New part no. on RPU80 Lemac motor, page 34. New distributor list.
Rev. N New paragraph under ‘Fault tracing’ regarding poor brushes. Updated with new
autopilot computers.
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Contents
1INTRODUCTION..................................................................................................5
1.1 General............................................................................................................5
1.2 Hydraulic steering gear suitable for the RPU80/RPU160/RPU300 ...............7
2MEASUREMENTS AND CALCULATIONS FOR APPLYING THE RPU.12
2.1 Calculation of cylinder volume ....................................................................12
2.2 Minimum rudder time adjustment ................................................................12
3DESCRIPTION OF RPU80/RPU160/RPU300 .................................................14
3.1 Construction..................................................................................................14
3.2 Principle of operation (ref. figure 3-1 and figure 9-1)..................................15
3.3 Valve block...................................................................................................16
3.4 Gear pump ....................................................................................................16
3.5 Pressure operated non-return (check) valves on outlet A and B ..................16
3.6 Suction valves on outlet C ............................................................................16
3.7 Slide (10) ......................................................................................................16
3.8 Pipe connections ...........................................................................................17
4INSTALLATION .................................................................................................18
4.1 Mechanical Installation.................................................................................18
4.2 Electrical installation ....................................................................................22
5PREPARATION AND TESTING ......................................................................23
5.1 Oil filling and bleeding.................................................................................23
5.2 Testing ..........................................................................................................23
6MAINTENANCE .................................................................................................24
6.1 Dismantling ..................................................................................................24
6.2 Electric motor ...............................................................................................24
6.3 Valve block...................................................................................................24
7FAULT TRACING ..............................................................................................25
7.1 Pump (motor) is not running/not responding to rudder command ...............25
7.2 The piston rod does not move with rudder commands.................................25
7.3 Excessive noise from the pump unit.............................................................25
7.4 The rudder does not stay in off-midship position, but drifts towards midship
due to water pressure on the rudder .......................................................................26
7.5 Steering wheel is turning while pump unit is operated ................................26
7.6 The piston rod of the rudder cylinder does not move smoothly...................26
7.7 Rudder movement stops as water pressure on the rudder increases.............27
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7.8 When on automatic steering, the boat swings from side to side without
stabilizing after course changes .............................................................................27
7.9 Small and sudden heading changes while on automatic steering.................27
7.10 Rudder moves only in one direction (with pump running) ..........................28
8TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................................29
8.1 Specifications................................................................................................29
8.2 Dimensions ...................................................................................................30
8.3 RPU80 performance .....................................................................................31
8.4 RPU160 performance ...................................................................................32
8.5 RPU300 performance* .................................................................................32
9SPARE PARTS ....................................................................................................33
9.1 RPU80/RPU160/RPU300.............................................................................33
9.2 RPU80 – Previous model gear pump ...........................................................35
10 SALES AND SERVICE WORLDWIDE 010304..............................................36
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1INTRODUCTION
Note ! This manual does not cover a previous model RPU80 with serial
numbers 101-248. The model is covered by the RPU100
Reversible Pump Manual. Minor modifications where made to
the RPU100 model and they are described in a separate
"Technical Information" no. 01/94.
1.1 General
Hydraulic steering systems are now being used in every
category of small vessel. In many respects hydraulic steering is
preferable to mechanical steering.
Hydraulic systems normally comprise of two main components,
a steering wheel pump and steering cylinder(s). The steering
wheel pump may be either a gear pump or a plunger pump.
Which ever type is installed, steering is achieved by turning the
steering wheel in either direction causing oil from the wheel
pump to be supplied to the appropriate side of the cylinder. Oil
is returned via the opposite side of the cylinder back to the
pump.
The linear motion of the cylinder rod is transformed to a rotary
motion by the tiller, which turns the rudder shaft and rudder.
Check valves (non-return valves) are usually incorporated to
prevent the rudder driving the steering wheel pump.
If an autopilot is to be included in such a hydraulic steering
system, then the oil flow providing the rudder movement must
be controlled by electrical signals from the autopilot.
The maximum flow rate of RPU80, RPU160 and RPU300 is 0,8
l/min., 1,6 l/min. and 3,0 l/min. respectively, measured at a
pressure of 10 bar with nominal voltage (12 VDC) on the motor
terminals.
Note ! RPU300 measurements are based on charging voltage
(14,4VDC)
The flow rate is controlled by the output voltage from the
autopilot's junction unit/computer. When connected to autopilots
using the J300, J3000, all "X"-models of junction units and
ACXX Autopilot Computers, the output voltage that controls the
motor speed is proportional to the heading error from the
autopilot.
This will give slow and smooth rudder movements when
steering on a straight course in calm weather, but will also
ensure fast rudder response for bigger course changes or course
deviations caused by rough sea conditions.
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An automatic "Rudder test" function in these autopilots will also
limit the output equivalent to a rudder speed of 8 degrees per
second which is optimum for autopilots with proportional rudder
control. (Equals to approx. 9 seconds for 35-0-35 degrees rudder
travel). Consequently when operating a steering lever or the
Port/Stbd push buttons on the autopilot in manual mode, the
rudder speed will be 8 degrees per second, whilst the rudder
speed when in "Auto" mode normally is less and proportional to
the heading error.
If the pump unit is used with older autopilot models like
AP2500, AP200 or AP45, using J1000B, J101A or J45A
junction units, the output level/flow rate is set by a
potentiometer within the junction unit.
External rudder speed control can be provided by a separate
potentiometer connected to J1000B/J101A/J45A and mounted
near the steering position.
The flow rate must be chosen such that optimum automatic
steering is obtained.
Experience has shown that a rudder time between 10 and 15
seconds hard over to hard over normally gives the best steering
performance. In order to achieve a rudder time within these
limits, the flow rate must correspond with the cylinder volume.
Some boats will perform good automatic steering even with a
hardover time of 20 seconds. The flow-rate, however, is reduced
by increasing load, i.e. increased pressure. It is therefore not
recommended to select a pump with a flow rate that is not able
to move the rudder hardover to hardover in 20 seconds as shown
on the nomogram on page 13. Study the tables on the following
pages for appropriate pump selection, and use the nomogram on
page 13 as a guideline.
On page 7 to 11 are listed some well known hydraulic steering
gears together with the corresponding values for the rudder time
hardover to hardover.
The values are calculated from the maximum flow rate at 10 bar
pressure.
If a specific system is not listed, the cylinder volume must be
calculated as explained in section 2.1.
Any well known hydraulic oil with viscosity between 15-70 cSt
at 40°C can be used with RPU80, RPU160 and RPU300.
Use higher viscosity in warmer areas.
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1.2 Hydraulic steering gear suitable for the
RPU80/RPU160/RPU300
All cylinders are single and balanced type unless otherwise
specified. If the cylinder type in your boat is not listed, please
refer to section 2.
Estimated rudder time in seconds hard
over to hard over
Steering gear Cylinder
volume cm3
(cu.in.) RPU80 RPU160 RPU300
BCS (Italian)
MT 25 98 (6,0) 7
MT 35 130 (7,9) 10 5
MT 60 261 (15,9) 20 10 5
MT 120 506 (30,9) 19 10
MT 250 918 (56,0) 18
Bosvik (Norwegian)
EB40 92 (5,6) 7
EB55 124 (56,0) 9
Capilano, Flexatrol (Canadian). See SEASTAR.
Harmek (Norwegian)
Marius 175 95 (5,8) 7
Marius 200 153 (9,3) 11 6
Marius 250 153 (9,3) 11 6
Marius 275 295 (18,0) 22 11 6
Marius 300 700 (42,7) 14
HC (HYDRO-CONTROL) (German)
Regina 50 112 (6,8) 8
Regina 100 172 (10,5) 13 6
HYNAUTIC (USA)
K-1 198 (12,1) 15 7
K-2 288 (17,6) 21 11 6
K-3 378 (23,1) 14 7
K-4 500 (30,5) 19 10
K-7 205 (12,5) 15 8
K-8 642 (39,2) 13
K-10 123 (7,5) 9
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Estimated rudder time in seconds hard
over to hard over
Steering gear Cylinder
volume cm3
(cu.in.) RPU80 RPU160 RPU300
HYNAUTIC (continued)
K-18 115 (7,0) 9
K-19 147 (9,0) 11 6
K-22, K27 218 (13,3) 16 8
K-28, K29 262 (16,0) 20 10
K-31 418 (25,5) 16 8
K-51 167 (10,2) 13 6
Old models
K-25 218 (13,3) 16 8
K-26 262 (16,0) 20 10 5
K-32 327 (20,0) 12 7
K-33 374 (22,8) 14 7
Twin (unbalanced) cylinder
K-5, (x2) 425 (26) 16 9
K-11, K-13 (x2) 360 (22,0) 14 7
K-12, K-14 (x2) 282 (17,2) 21 11
Servo cylinders
PSK-10 108 (6,6) 8 17
PSK-11 225 (13,75) 17 8,5
LECOMBLE & SCHMITT (France)
VHM 228 106 (6,5) 8
VHM 232 138 (8,4) 10 5
VHM 40 DTP 191 (11,7) 14 7
VHM 40-254 239 (14,6) 18 9
VHM 50 DTP 352 (21,5) 13 7
VHM 50-300 464 (28,3) 17 9
VHM 45 228 268 (16,4) 20 10 5
VHM 60 DT 505 (30,8) 19 10
VHM 60-300 664 (40,5) 13
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Estimated rudder time in seconds hard
over to hard over
Steering gear Cylinder
volume cm3
(cu.in.) RPU80 RPU160 RPU300
LECOMBLE & SCHMITT – Old models:
VHM 32-DT 90 (5,5) 7
VHM 35-DTP 152 (9,3) 11 6
VHM 35-DT 129 (7,9) 10 5
VHM 45-DT 240 (14,6) 18 9
SEASTAR
BA 125-7 118 (7,2) 9
BA 150-7 167 (10,2) 13 6
BA175-7 225 (13,7) 17 8
BA 200-7 310 (18,9) 12 6
Twin (unbalanced) cylinder
150-7 TM (x2) 377 (23,0) 14 8
175-7 TM (x2) 508 (31,0) 19 10
200-7 TM (x2) 672 (41,0) 13
175-11 TM (x2) 738 (45,0) 15
200-11 TM (x2) 1000 (61,0) 20
SEIPEM (Italian)
AF230 77 (4,7) 6
CF/CS 230 113 (6,9) 8
CV 51 82 (5,0) 6
CV 76 118 (7,2) 9
CV111 160 (9,8) 12
CM 151 320 (19,5) 12 6
CM 251 440 (26,9) 17 9
CM 351 530 (32,3) 20 11
CM 501 541 (33,0) 20 11
CM 651 706 (43,1) 14
CW 801 1000 (61,0) 20
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Estimated rudder time in seconds hard
over to hard over
Steering gear Cylinder
volume cm3
(cu.in.) RPU80 RPU160 RPU300
SERVI (Norwegian)
MA 60 141 (8,6) 11 5
MA 120 294 (17,9) 22 11 6
MA 200 500 (30,5) 19 10
MA 300 750 (45,8) 15
SLEIPNER, HYDRIVE (Norwegian)
LS 35 90 (5,5) 7
LC 55 129 (7,9) 10 5
LS 60 152 (9,3) 11 6
LC 105 268 (16,4) 20 10 5
LC 155 505 (30,8) 10
LC 250 646 (39,4) 13
LC 330 750 (45,8) 15
TELEFLEX (See SEASTAR)
TENFJORD (Norwegian)
JR 1.10 100 (6,1) 8
JR 1.12 114 (7,0) 9
JR 1.20 210 (12,8) 16 8
JR 1.25 230 (14,0) 17 9
JR 1.30 340 (20,7) 13 7
JR 1.35 375 (22,9) 14 8
JR 1.50 565 (34,5) 21 11
JR 1.60 540 (33,0) 20 11
VETUS (Dutch)
MT 30 67 (4,1) 5
MT 52 104 (6,3) 8
MT 72 146 (8,9) 11 5
MT 105 261 (15,9) 20 10 5
MT 125 253 (15,4) 19 9 5
MT 175 356 (21,7) 13 7
MT 215 532 (32,5) 20 11
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Estimated rudder time in seconds hard
over to hard over
Steering gear Cylinder
volume cm3
(cu.in.) RPU80 RPU160 RPU300
VETUS (continued)
MT 225 500 (30,5) 19 10
MT 340 750 (45,8) 15
MT 450 1000 (61,0) 20
Outboard engine cylinders:
OB 35 106 (6,5) 8
OB 85 170 (10,4) 13 6
Old models:
MT 30 81 (4,9) 6
MT 50 142 (8,7) 11 6
MT 75 195 (11,9) 15 7
MT 100 261 (15,9) 20 10 5
MT 150 530 (32,3) 20 11
B 320 918 (56,0) 18
WAGNER (Canadian)
N40-120 127 (7,8) 10 5
N40-190 200 (12,2) 15 8
N50-190 314 (19,2) 12 6
N50-300 495 (30,0) 19 10
N80-190 802 (48,9) 16
Type 700-1¼ x7 105 (6,4) 8
Type 700-1¼ x9 136 (8,3) 10 5
Type 700-1½ x7 168 (10,3) 13 6
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2MEASUREMENTS AND CALCULATIONS FOR
APPLYING THE RPU
2.1 Calculation of cylinder volume
The RPU80 is recommended for cylinders between 80-250 cm3
(4,9-15,2 cu. in.), RPU160 for cylinders between 160-550 cm3
(9,8-33,5 cu.in.) and RPU300 for cylinders between 290 -960
cm3(17,7-58,5 cu.in.). These figures will give for a rudder angle
of 70 degrees (35°-0-35°) a hardover to hardover time of 6-20
seconds equivalent to a rudder speed of 11,6-3,5 deg./second.
Based on experience 6-8 deg./second seems to be the optimum
speed for autopilots with proportional rudder control. However,
a rudder speed between 11,6 deg./second and 3,5 deg./second
should normally cause no problem, particularly not the high
speed which will be reduced by the autopilot electronics.
Depending on type of autopilot the rudder speed is automatically
or manually adjusted during installation and commissioning.
Refer to page 1-1 and the autopilot manual for detailed
information.
The cylinder volume is calculated from the formula:
Volume =
Where
L = stroke length
D = internal cylinder diameter (= outside diameter – 0,6)
d = push rod diameter
π= 3,14
(All dimensions in centimeters)
2.2 Minimum rudder time adjustment
(Applies only for Junction units J1000B, J101A and J45A)
The minimum rudder time can be found as follows (see figure 2-
1):
Draw a horizontal line from the applicable value on the cylinder
volume axis. Rudder time may now be read on the horizontal
axis.
By means of potentiometer RV1 in the Junction unit the rudder
time can be increased.
4
)( 22
π
dDL −
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Measurements and calculations for applying the RPU
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Recommended rudder time: 10-15 seconds is normal for a 70°
(35°-0-35°) rudder angle. (The time will be shorter for smaller
angles and longer for larger angles.) A longer rudder time (20
sec.) should be chosen if the boat has a quick response.
Example:
The stroke length is measured to be 20 cm, D = 5.0 cm and d =
1.8 cm
The cylinder volume is: 4
)8,15(20 22 π −= 340 cm3
From the nomogram we find that the estimated rudder time in
seconds, hard over to hard over, will be 7 seconds for RPU300,
13 seconds for RPU160 and 25 seconds for RPU80.
RAM (CYLINDER) CAPACITY
REVERSIBLE PUMP UNITS RPU80/RPU160/RPU300, CAPACITY NOMOGRAM AT 10 BAR PRESSURE.
RUDDER TIME (SEC.) H.O. TO H.O. FOR A GIVEN CYLINDER VOLUME.
RPU160(1600cm/min.)
3
RPU80(800cm /min.)
3
900
5
510 20 2515 SEC.
800
700
600
500
400
300
200
100
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
55
1000
60
67
RPU300(3000cm/min.)
3
Figure 2-1
Capacity nomogram for Reversible Pump
RPU80/RPU160/RPU300
Based on the above calculation and the nomogram, the
recommended pump type should be RPU160.
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3DESCRIPTION OF
RPU80/RPU160/RPU300
3.1 Construction
The pump comprises an electric permanent magnet motor, valve
block with reversible gear pump, non-return (check) valves on
outlet A and B and suction valves from both sides of the gear
pump to outlet C. Outlet C is connected to either the expansion
tank in the steering wheel pump or a separate expansion tank.
RPU80/RPU160/RPU300 PRINCIPLE DIAGRAM PREVIOUS RPU80 PRINCIPLE DIAGRAM
M
44
667
555
33
2
1
ACB
M
667
55 5
33
2
1
ACB
Figure 3-1
Principle diagram RPU80/RPU160/RPU300
1. Electric permanent magnet motor
2. Reversible gear pump
3. Suction valves
4. Pressure operated non-return valves
5. Stop cocks (Not supplied with pump)
6. A+B to main pipes
7. C to expansion tank
The previous model of the RPU80
Reversible Pump was simplified
according to the principle diagram
above. It had no check valves and
there was no spring in the suction
valves.
The simplified units have ser. no.
below 1317 H02 (P/N 21116165)
and 1805 H03 (P/N 21116181-US
version).
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3.2 Principle of operation (ref. figure 3-1 and
figure 9-1)
RPU80/160/300 is reversible: that is the motor changes direction
of rotation and the gear pump delivers oil to that side of the
rudder cylinder dictated by the signal from the autopilot. The
pump runs until the signal from the autopilot ceases. The pump
unit has non-return valves on the outlets A and B. When
running, the pressurized (or delivery) side will hold both non-
return valves open, using direct oil pressure upon the valve on
the delivery side. This oil pressure is also used to push a slide to
open the valve on the suction side.
When the motor stops, the spring (8) in the non-return valve on
the suction side returns the slide to the neutral position. Both
non-return valves are now closed and the rudder cylinder
locked. Both sides of the gear pump have suction valves to
outlet C.
If the rudder cylinder is loaded in the same direction as the
rudder command, the slide (10) precisely positions the non-
return valve (suction side) such that the creation of a vacuum in
the rudder cylinder is prevented. (A vacuum in the rudder
cylinder would result in air being drawn past the seals round the
cylinder piston rod, since these stops the oil pressure only). At
that side of the valve block where the motor is connected, there
is mounted sealing ring (15) and support ring (16) in the valve
block. The support ring causes that the tank connection C can
hold a maximum pressure of 7 bar (Ref. Hynautic steering
systems).
Note !
1. A previous model of RPU80 Reversible Pump was simplified
according to the principle diagram. (Ref. figure 3-1 and
figure 9-2). The principle of operation was similar to that of
RPU160. The (suction) valves, however, operated as
combined suction and non-return (check) valves controlled
by internal pressure and direction of oil flow. The resulting
effect was a smoother non-return (check valve) function as
compared to the one with separate non-return valves.
2. It should be observed however, that the previous model of
RPU80 does not have the extra protection against internal
leakage (bypass) as the other models with separate check
valves.
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3.3 Valve block
This is an aluminum block with borings for non-return valves,
suction valves, slide, gear pump, motor coupling and all
necessary oil ways. The three outlets A, B and C are positioned
on top of the valve block.
3.4 Gear pump
This comprises of the driving gear wheel, which is coupled to
the motor shaft via a flexible shaft coupling, and meshed with
the driven gear wheel supported by the valve block (1) at one
end and by the pump cover (5) at the other.
The gear wheels run in the pump housing. The gear wheels are
1/100-2/100 mm smaller than the pump housing.
O-rings are fitted to both the valve block and the pump cover to
provide oil tight seals on both sides of the pump housing.
The pump cover is held by 4 screws (25).
When the gear wheels rotate, oil is carried in the inter-tooth
spaces around the periphery of the pump housing from the
suction side to the pressure side.
3.5 Pressure operated non-return (check) valves
on outlet A and B
These are screwed into the valve block from both sides. The
valve comprise of valve housing (6), plug (7), ball (12), spring
(8), copper washer (17), O-ring (13) and copper washer (14).
The housing and plug are made of stainless steel.
3.6 Suction valves on outlet C
These are connected to both sides of the gear pump via oil ways
in the valve block. The valve comprises of a grub screw (21),
spring (9) and ball (20).
If the grub screw (21) is removed, it should be refitted with
Loctite 542 after degreasing the threads.
3.7 Slide (10)
This is located within the valve block in a cylindrical run
between the non-return valves for outlets A and B. The slide is
grooved to allow location of an O-ring (13).
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Description of RPU80/RPU160/RPU300
20220422N 17
3.8 Pipe connections
The 3 outlets have fittings for 3/8" (US model) or 10 mm (EU
model) outer diameter pipe. The two outer outlets A and B
connect to the main pipes. The middle outlet C connects to the
bottom of the expansion tank in the steering wheel pump or a
separate expansion tank.
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Simrad Reversible Pump RPU80/160/300
18 20220422N
O-ring
European
type
fitting
US type
fitting
Pump
housing
4INSTALLATION
4.1 Mechanical Installation
Siting
The pump unit should be sited where it is most practical
between rudder cylinder and helm pump, however, it should not
be mounted in a wet area. If the pump unit is sited higher than
the rudder cylinder, air bubbles in the oil coming from the
rudder cylinder could pass through the pump unit on the way to
the expansion tank in the steering wheel pump. This will disturb
the oil flow as the air bubbles pass through.
The pump unit should be mounted horizontally, with the pipe
connections/fittings pointing upwards. Use a 90° bracket if
mounted on a bulkhead. It could however be mounted directly
on a bulkhead, but never with the motor pointing downwards, as
oil leak/sweating from a poor shaft seal can easily penetrate the
motor and destroy it.
Fittings
For pump units manufactured before January 1999, the fittings
are factory mounted on the pump housing.
From January 1999 a different type of fitting is used. The new
fitting has an O-ring seal between the fitting and the pump
housing.
The threads are changed from ¼” NPT to 7/16”-20 UNF both on
the European and the U.S. version. The pipe connection remains
the same as before.
Note ! Because the threads are different the new fittings cannot be used
with an old pump and vice versa.
The fittings are easily inserted and less critical with regard to
tightening torque. Consequently the fittings need not be
mounted at the factory. They are now supplied with the pumps
in a plastic bag for mounting during pump installation.
Protection caps cover the threads in the pump housing during
transportation.
Note ! As these fittings have o-
ring sealing there is no
need for additional
sealing compound.
Use following procedure
when mounting the
fittings on the pump;
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