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The servo motors are
fastened to molded
polyethylene blocks
which are attached to
the deck of each
control pedal.
In addition to
propulsion system
control, a remote
actuated kill switch
was installed. The
accompanied electrical
system contains
among other features,
two 50 amp
mechanical breaker
switches. These
breakers which allow
Figure 25 - Breaker Panel
current to flow to the
motors can be switched remotely for safety purposes.
A servo motor is mounted to the breaker panel and a plastic arm switches the
connected breaker switches Figure shows the servo arm in the off position. To
reenergize the motors, the arm rotates clockwise which pulls a cord connected to the
switches moving them to the on position.
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