Attwood 278 Serie Mode D'emploi

278 SERIES PEDESTALS
278 Pro & Air Systems
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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PEDESTAL FEATURES:
• Swivl-Eze 278 Pro Series Pedestal systems offer ergonomic controls
and smooth, wobble-free motion.
• They meet Type A Driver ABYC H-31 regulations for driver's seat
applications.
• Installers and users must abide by all ABYC and U.S. Coast Guard
regulations for seating.
• Handle cannot be modified to a different orientation.
HOW TO USE PEDESTAL:
CAUTION:
!
According to ABYC and Coast Guard regulations, when the
vessel is in motion, seat must face forward with Positive
Lock handle engaged (Figure 1 - Red Arrow up).
TO OPERATE POSITIVE LOCK HANDLE
1. Lift Positive Lock handle
to unlock and pivot.
2. When you release
handle, seat will
automatically lock
forward as you rotate to
forward position.
NOTE: Seat must be locked
forward when vessel is in
motion.
TO OPERATE SLIDER
PLATFORM HANDLE
1. Lift handle to allow fore-aft motion
(Figure 2).
2. Release handle to hold slider in place.
Fully lock by pushing handle down
(Figure 3).
TO TIGHTEN FRICTION LOCK
1. Rotate Friction Lock clockwise in
order to eliminate any minimal play in
system (Figure 1—Blue Handle).
2. To disengage Friction Lock, rotate Friction Lock counterclockwise
until desired looseness is achieved.
MATERIALS REQUIRED FOR INSTALLATION
• Floor Base: Six (6) 1/4"-20 stainless countersunk-head machine
screws, washers and nuts. Bolts must be suitable length for
mounting location and substrate.
NOTE: Seat must be locked forward when vessel is in motion.
9/2015 69548 Rev. A
• Seat Mount: Four (4) 1/4"-20 stainless steel machine screws and
washers to attach seat to mount.
MOUNTING LOCATION AND HEIGHT
• Best sitting height (including seat) is about 15-1/2" (39 cm) above
deck.
• Pedestal must be mounted to a suitable marine-grade substrate
according to ABYC standards.
• Aluminum or stainless steel backing plate also recommended.
PEDESTAL BASE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
1. Lift Auto Lock handle to unlock the seat mount; remove it from
pedestal tube. IMPORTANT: Pedestal base orientation determines
the correct direction of the seat tilt and Auto Lock handle. Before
fastening, the base slot must be positioned to the FORE/AFT
orientation (Figure 4).
2. For below deck
pedestals only: Drill
3-3/4" deep x 3-1/4"
diameter (95 mm x
83 mm) hole at exact
center of mounting
location.
3. Turn base so pedestal
post slots are positioned
in FORE and AFT
positions (Figure 4).
4. Use base as template to
mark and drill 5/16" (8
mm) holes through deck
and substrates.
5. Thru-bolt the base with stainless steel 1/4"-20 countersunk-head
machine screws, washers, and nuts.
SEAT MOUNT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
1. Place seat mount or slider platform against bottom of the seat.
2. On slider platform, slider handle must be beneath front of seat.
Adjust slider platform fore/aft so that front edge is even with front
of seat. Handle will be slightly exposed.
3. Insert 1/4"-20 stainless steel machine screws through washers
and the widest pattern that matches T-nuts in bottom on seat. Be
sure at least 3/8" (8 mm) thread length enters the seat's T-nuts.
4. If seat does not have T-nuts, it must be securely thru-bolted with
1/4" stainless steel bolts, washers, and nuts.
5. When seat is fastened, reinsert into the pedestal tube and press
all the way down. Check for pivot, slide, and locking operations.
MAINTENANCE
1. Clean pedestal and mount with mild soap and water. Do not use
abrasive cleansers or polishing agents.
2. Periodically check all fasteners for proper tightness.
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