SeaStar Solutions Catalog

144 ® HYDRAULIC FLUID ANY NON-APPROVED FLUID MAY CAUSE SERIOUS DAMAGE TO THE STEERING SYSTEM RESULTING IN POSSIBLE LOSS OF STEERING, CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR DEATH. Due to recent upgrades in our steering system components, SeaStar Solutions recommends use of SeaStar Steering Fluid ONLY in our hydraulic steering systems. SeaStar Steering Systems have been engineered and validated using our proprietary SeaStar Hydraulic Steering Fluid. SeaStar Steering fluid is engineered with a special additive package that contains anti-foaming and anti-rusting agents, anti-oxidants, viscosity stabilizers, corrosion inhibitors and wear additives as well as water emulsification additives. It is highly recommend that SeaStar Steering Fluid be used to ensure optimum system performance and safety. Use of any non-approved fluid may result in the following; • Higher steering effort, particularly at ambient or lower temperatures and/or over time due to oil degradation and breakdown • Increased steering slip and/or drift resulting in lost motion • Foaming or air entrainment causing a bumpy feel during steering • High rates of moisture absorption causing internal component corrosion • Scratched steering cylinder bores and shafts due to contamination or elevated wear rates • Seal degradation – incompatibility with various proprietary seal compounds used in our products In an emergency, SeaStar EPS Fluid, any MD-3/4 rated ATF or MIL-PRF-5606H equivalent fluid that is filtered through a fine mesh screen can be used. The system MUST be thoroughly flushed as soon as possible with genuine SeaStar Steering Fluid after using an emergency fluid. In an EXTREME emergency, any non-toxic, non-flammable fluid that is filtered through a fine mesh screen may provide temporary steering. Use of non-standard fluids will require an immediate and complete system flush using approved fluids, by an approved steering technician. NEVER FILL OR MIX BRAKE FLUIDS, TRIGYCERIDES OR POLYALKYLENE GLYCOLS WITHIN A HYDRAULIC STEERING SYSTEM. SeaStar Hydraulic Steering Fluid can be used in Hynautic, BayStar and BayStar Plus steering systems. Help protect your boating environment by ensuring that all used oil is disposed of properly. ! WARNING ! WARNING NOTICE NOTICE Optional Filler Kit Part # HA5438 STEERING - Hydraulic Steering Fluid