CPT AUTOPILOT CPT, Installation Manual

Page 1: ...INSTALLATION MANUAL MANUFACTURED AND SOLD DIRECT BY CPT AUTOPILOT INC 7960 B Soquel Drive 114 Aptos CA 95003 USA www cptautopilot com email info cptautopilot com ...

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Page 3: ...affic or in waters where navigation is restricted An autopilot is NOT a substitute for good seamanship Always maintain a permanent watch by the helm Keep children and pets away from the autopilot belt INTERNATIONAL REGULATIONS FOR PREVENTING COLLISIONS AT SEA 1972 72 COLREGS Part B Steering and Sailing Rules Section 1 Conduct of Vessels in any Condition of Visibility Rule 5 Lookout Every vessel sh...

Page 4: ...ot Send us your measurements and order your autopilot through our website www cptautopilot com over email info cptautopilot com or by calling us at 831 687 0541 3 When your autopilot arrives follow the instructions for installing the CPT Then perform the Dockside Check Out and Sea Trials in the Operation Manual 4 To become more familiar with the CPT review the CPT Operation Manual If you have any ...

Page 5: ... Reverse Vertical Pedestal Mount 12 Reverse Vertical Pedestal Mount Diagrams Starboard Side 13 Reverse Vertical Pedestal Mount Diagrams Port Side 14 L Bracket Mount 15 L Bracket Parts Diagram 16 Bulkhead or Square Pedestal Mount 17 Tilted or Angled Wheels 19 Oversize and Large Wheels 19 Mounting Problems Not Addressed 19 Electrical Connection 20 Splicing Control Box Cable 20 Changing the Motor Rot...

Page 6: ...x to the pedestal bulkhead console or deck page 7 3 Mount the control box page 22 4 Run the power cable to the 12 volt power source page 2020 5 Test the autopilot Dockside checkout and Sea Trials Operation Manual This installation can normally be completed in an afternoon depending on the particular boat installer and ease of wheel removal The power cable and control box cable are not removable Th...

Page 7: ... in plane and show a gap or space with the pulley the low spokes may need to be shimmed DO NOT attempt to pull them into alignment by tightening the J bolts the pulley will warp On dished wheels or tapered spokes if the gap on the outside edge is large use tapered shims between pulley and spokes to even the backing on the pulley 4 Temporarily remount steering wheel with mounted pulley Overlong J b...

Page 8: ... prefer not to use J bolts you may screw the pulley directly to the wheel using self tapping or wood screws Use pan head screws with washers not flat head screws 1 Temporarily fasten pulley to wheel with tape or a lashing of light line 2 Center pulley as described in step 5 3 Mark and drill pilot holes in wooden spokes for fasteners 4 If desired use bedding compound in the holes to fill any gap wi...

Page 9: ...drive pulley inside the perimeter of the wheel if 1ʺ spacers are used between the spokes and the wheel pulley Due to increased leverage on the pedestal bracket it may require screws for mounting instead of hose clamps L BRACKET MOUNT page 15 Mounting on a surface that is parallel to wheel shaft such as a coaming sidewall deck or cabin sole requires the L bracket BULKHEAD MOUNT page 17 The motor bo...

Page 10: ...hart below 3 Temporarily tighten the hose clamps enough to hold the assembly in position 4 Check for alignment hold a yardstick or straight edge against the back of the wheel adapter it should be fairly parallel with the belt when viewed from the side clutch engaged pushed in Also look from above the wheel and from the side to be sure the motor box is square with the wheel from all directions and ...

Page 11: ...CPT Autopilot Installation Manual 2018 CPT AUTOPILOT INC VERSION 21 PAGE 9 OF 26 Pedestal Kit Parts Diagram ...

Page 12: ...rt below 3 Temporarily tighten the hose clamps enough to hold the assembly in position 4 Check for alignment hold a yardstick or straight edge against the back of the wheel adapter it should be fairly parallel with the belt when viewed from the side clutch engaged pushed in Also look from above the wheel and from the side to be sure the motor box is square with the wheel from all directions and no...

Page 13: ...CPT Autopilot Installation Manual 2018 CPT AUTOPILOT INC VERSION 21 PAGE 11 OF 26 Dropdown Plate Parts Diagram ...

Page 14: ...hose clamps should face so that they can be tightened from the Port side Align belt with wheel and tighten hose clamps 1 Adjust the clearance from the pedestal For the Deep Pedestal Bracket the belt should align with the wheel when the top edge of the stainless bracket is 2 ʺ 64mm from most pedestals using any required shims For the Shallow Pedestal Bracket the belt should align with the wheel whe...

Page 15: ...CPT Autopilot Installation Manual 2018 CPT AUTOPILOT INC VERSION 21 PAGE 13 OF 26 Reverse Vertical Pedestal Mount Diagrams Starboard Side ...

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Page 17: ... motor box so belt is snug and both pulleys are aligned To check for alignment hold a yardstick or straight edge against the back of the wheel pulley it should be fairly parallel with the belt when viewed from the side clutch engaged and pushed in Also look from above the wheel and from the side to be sure the motor box is square with the wheel from all directions and not at an angle If in doubt o...

Page 18: ...et Parts Diagram Item Quantity Part Name 1 1 Motor Box 2 1 Drive Pulley 3 1 Motor Box Mounting Bracket Slotted 4 1 Clamping Lever 5 1 L Bracket 6 1 Knurled Nut 20 7 2 Washer 8 4 10 24 x Pan Head Machine Screw 9 4 10 24 nut ...

Page 19: ...range centered in the slots Hang Drive Box assembly from belt and let it rest firmly against bulkhead With the belt on the wheel pulley place the drive pulley of the motor box in the belt Allow the motor box and shim assembly to hang in the belt and rest snug and square against the pedestal face while you support and position it Align belt with wheel fasten mounting bracket to bulkhead To check fo...

Page 20: ...e Chart clutch extends past bulkhead starboard corner Clearance Shim Thickness 1 5ʺ 38mm no shim 1 625ʺ 41mm 0 125ʺ shim 3mm 1 75ʺ 44mm 0 25ʺ shim 6mm 1 875ʺ 48mm 0 375ʺ shim 10mm 2ʺ 51mm 0 5ʺ shim 13mm 2 125ʺ 54mm 0 625ʺ shim 16mm 2 25ʺ 57mm 0 75ʺ shim 19mm refer to Full Bulkhead Mount chart for larger values Shims thicker than 2 5ʺ are not advised due to the long bolts required We recommend fast...

Page 21: ...is less than 7 between the bottom of wheel and the cockpit sole an L bracket can be used to mount the motor box to the cockpit sidewall or sole If cockpit is too narrow to allow standard orientation the motor box can be mounted facing forward reversed 1 Turn motor box so the drive pulley faces aft See directions for reversing the direction of the drive pulley 2 Mount motor box on the starboard sid...

Page 22: ...ROL BOX CABLE DO NOT cut splice or route the control cable until the autopilot has been tested on all headings Perform sea trials first with the cable in cockpit to make sure the mounting location is free of magnetic interference The control cable is an unshielded jacketed cable with six 24ga color coded wires An extension cable is available to easily extend the length of the control cable without...

Page 23: ...dial to OFF and remove the control box from its bracket 4 Hold the control box so that it is pointed approximately due North and so the top is level and steady hold it shoulder height or rest it on a cockpit seat but keep it away from metal objects and any possible magnetic fields The center of the cockpit about shoulder high is usually free from magnetic fields on most boats If resting on a surfa...

Page 24: ...ence if too close even on the opposite side of a bulkhead Instrument screens tablets and other electronics are often magnetic as well The control box must be oriented level and facing either the bow or the stern of the boat The cable exits the bottom side of the box If the control box does not face the bow or stern of the boat the autopilot heading will be affected by the boat pitching and heeling...

Page 25: ...tor pulley gear and engage clutch Push the black pulley gear in while turning it until it snaps in 3 Check to make sure that the 10 amp fuse is in place and that power is available The red wire must connect to 12V the black wire to ground battery negative 4 The motor rotation direction has been preset for your installation at the factory you should not have to make any changes The instructions for...

Page 26: ... continues to make corrections at least once per second in the same direction as before this is an indication that the pilot was not allowed adequate warm up time or the boat s heading is changing or there is magnetic interference or the magnetic reference was not set Magnetic interference Try moving the control box further from the motor box ship s compass or other magnetic influence try holding ...

Page 27: ...g magnets in the case and near the engine control levers There is usually no needle deflection 6 10ʺ below this area or 3ʺ 4ʺ above the ship s compass card If the needle deflects more than 5 a more suitable location will need to be found for the control box Some boats may have steel parts that have become magnetized over the years Magnetism can come from steel in engine control cables and pins ste...

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