Seastar Solutions HA5471-2 Installation Instructions Manual

Liquid alignment/tiebar valve for seastar solutions hydraulic steering systems

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NINE POINT ONE

Liquid Alignment / Tiebar Valve

ISO 9001

for SeaStar Solutions Hydraulic

Steering Systems

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Page 1 . s e a s t a r s o l u t i o n s . c o m NINE POINT ONE Liquid Alignment / Tiebar Valve ISO 9001 for SeaStar Solutions Hydraulic Steering Systems...
Page 2 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. SeaStar Solutions...
Page 3: Safety Information
(including helm pumps, hoses and fitting kits). 2. DO NOT modify or substitute any component in any way without written consent from SeaStar Solutions. 3. Comply with all system ratings/regulations (boat/engine, U.S.C.G.). - Cylinder MUST be compatible with engine(s) installed.
Page 4 MUST NOT be used for cleaning any part of the hydraulic steering system. 1. Maintain steering system at a minimum of twice per year. Maintenance - Refer to your steering cylinder Installation and Owner’s Manual for Maintenance recommendations. SeaStar Solutions...
Page 5 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY INFORMATION Safety Information Continued WARNING The safety information provided below is intended to inform you of the warning information on your products. Contact SeaStar Solutions if labels are missing. Important Labels Figure 1. Safety labels. Cylinder Alignment Valve...
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
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.
Page 8: Specifications
NOTICE 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. WARNING TIE BAR VALVE 2”...
Page 9: How The System Works
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.
Page 10: Before Starting
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. Things you need to know WARNING SeaStar Steering Hoses CANNOT be cut. Cutting these hoses will render them useless and a new hose will need to be ordered.
Page 11: Special Considerations
Steering Cylinders • 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.
Page 12: System Set-Up Quick Reference Guide
WARNING 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. SeaStar Solutions...
Page 13: Plumbing Details
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...
Page 14: Non Power Steering Stern Drive And Inboard Powered Boats
3/8” copper tube coupled with SeaStar hoses to the helm and cylinders be used. WARNING ONLY use SeaStar PRO, Kevlar Hoses if you are using a SeaStar PRO helm pump. NOTICE POWER ASSIST USERS: Consult Power Assist Installation Manual for plumbing details. SeaStar Solutions...
Page 15: Bleeding The Steering System
BLEEDING THE STEERING SYSTEM Power Purge Users – All Applications Manual bleeding procedures can be found on page 11 of this manual. NOTICE 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.
Page 16 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. SeaStar Solutions...
Page 17: Non-Power Purge Users All Applications
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS BLEEDING THE SYSTEM Non-Power Purge Users All Applications NOTICE 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.
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Page 19: Realignment Instructions
REALIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS Engines/Drives/Rudders • Turn the steering wheel hard over to starboard (both cylinders Toe’d outwards; Props move, starboard cylinder reaches hard over first). too far apart • OPEN alignment Valve • Continue to turn the wheel hard over to starboard until the port cylinder reaches hard over.
Page 20 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. SeaStar Solutions...
Page 21: Troubleshooting Guide
Below are the most common faults, their likely cause and possible solutions. If your fault is not covered here, or, you have gone through all possible solutions without success please contact SeaStar Solutions Technical Support for assistance. See Contact information on page 16 of this manual. WARNING...
Page 22: Statement Of Limited Warranty
In such a case SeaStar Solutions products found to be defective and covered by this warranty, will be replaced at SeaStar Solutions’...
Page 23 SEASTAR SOLUTIONS 3831 NO.6 ROAD RICHMOND, B.C. CANADA V6V 1P6 FAX 604-270-7172 www.seastarsolutions.com © 1998 MARINE CANADA ACQUISITION INC. DBA SEASTAR SOLUTIONS PRINTED IN CANADA 04/18 ISO 10592 Please scan FORM NO. 570122 Rev. M this QR code and watch our latest Boating Safety video.