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Section 3.0 — System Test & Checkout
3.3 Sea Trials
At the conclusion of the Operational Tests described above, the EEC system is ready for operation. There are no function-
al tests that need to be completed at sea trial to validate correct system installation. However, if the opportunity is available
to provide product operational training to the boat owner, the following outline is suggested.
DO THE FOLLOWING . . .
System Startup — Demonstrate the startup of the control
system by turning ON either engine ignition switch.
WARM Mode (Gear Lockout) — Place system in WARM
Mode by pressing and releasing the WARM button.
Advance the control handles past idle ahead gear detent
and throttle up engines.
Normal / Cruise Mode — With the control handles in
NEUTRAL, press and release the WARM button — the
WARM light should go out to indicate that the control sys-
tem is in the normal “cruise” operating mode.
Move the control handles in and out of gear to gain famil-
iarity with gear response.
Station Transfer (multi-station applications) — Before
the boat gets underway, follow the station transfer
described in the Operators Manual and transfer control
from one control station to another.
Repeat the process until the boat owner / operator is com-
fortable with the process.
Automatic Synchronization — After the boat is under-
way and is in a safe area that will allow maneuvering,
enable the EEC automatic synchronization capability by
pressing and releasing the SYNC button. Both control
handles must be in ahead gear and within 10% of each
other in order to enable synchronization.
Move the STBD engine handle by itself — both STBD and
PORT engines will respond simultaneously.
OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING . . .
The EEC system is operational when TAKE light is ON at
the main station.
The WARM light should come on to confirm that the gear
operation is locked out — verify that this is correct before
moving control handles.
The engines are able to be throttled up (“warmed” up) at
the dock while the gear is locked in NEUTRAL.
Observe the rate of gear response — gain familiarity with
the feel of control system.
After the first button press but before pressing the TAKE
button a second time, observe the quick blinking or slow
blinking TAKE station light corresponding to whether the
control handle is in an “appropriate” position.
While in the Automatic Synchronization mode, the SYNC
light will be illuminated.
While in Automatic Synchronization mode, the EEC sys-
tem will automatically match the PORT engine speed to
the STBD engine.
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