Installation - Vetus Rctopb Installationsvorschriften

Introduction
With the Vetus mechanical remote engine control RCTOPB,
RCTOPTB, SICO and SISCO, both the gearbox and the throttle
can be controlled my means of one lever.

Installation

Pull-push cables on the mechanism
The mechanism is directly suitable for control of the:
• throttle (to accelerate)
• gearbox (to change gear)
- 'push to go forward' and 'pull to go backward'
- 'push to go backward' and 'pull to go forward'
When in doubt, consult the engine supplier if is it not clear how
the control of the engine is arranged with regard to accelerating
and changing gear ('pushing' or 'pulling').
Always connect the cables to the mechanism first. You
should only connect the cables to the gearbox and the
throttle after the complete remote control mechanism has
been installed.
Always remove the lever and the black part of the housing first
(with RCTOPB and RCTOPTB) or the lever and the plastic plate
(with SICO) of the mechanism, before the cables are mounted
on the mechanism (see drawing on right-hand page).
Besides the cable type 33C supplied by Vetus and Morse, the
mechanism is also suitable for use with cable type OS from
OMC and cable type KM from Mercury.
The mounting holes in the mechanism are numbered. These
numbers correspond with the type of cable:
Function Type of cable
Acceleration All types
33C
Gear-change
OS
(forward)
KM
Ensure that both functions of the mechanism are in the neutral
position before connecting the cables.
Connecting the gas cable:
'Pushing' accelerating : see drawing 1
'Pulling' accelerating : see drawing 2
Connecting the gear cable:
'Pushing-forward' and 'pulling-backwards' gear change:
see drawing 3
'Pushing-backwards' and 'pulling-forward' gear change:
see drawing 4
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- 'pushing'
- 'pulling'
Warning!
'Pushing' 'Pulling'
When installing the cables, also take note of the following
points:
• Make sure you have enough (total) length of cable.
• Make as few bends in the cable as possible, and use the
largest possible bending radius (at least 500 mm (20")).
• The cables must be clamped at regular distances (every
60 cm (24")).
• Do not install the cables close to heat sources, such as the
various parts of the exhaust system.
• Prevent abrasion of the cable.
• After installation on the mechanism, check whether the
cables can move without appreciable resistance.
Pull-push cables on the engine
Connect the cables with the gearbox and the throttle, as pre-
scribed by the engine supplier.
Check whether the throttle lever on the engine reaches its end
position when the lever is at its farthest position.
Also check to make sure the gearbox works correctly.
Neutral switch
The mechanism is also equipped with a neutral switch. The
neutral switch prevents the engine from being started while the
gearbox is still engaged.
If the neutral switch is to be used, connect it as shown in the
electrical circuit diagrams on page 15.
Multiple remote controls
Whenever a engine is fitted out with two remote controls, differ-
ential devices should be procured.
With differential devices, both remote controls can be connect-
ed to one another, so that the engine can be independently
controlled from two places.
Two differential devices are needed per engine, namely one for
the gearbox and one for the throttle. See drawing on page 15.
Mechanical remote engine control