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ULTRAFLEX CONTROL BOXES
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All Ultraflex control boxes are made specifically for the marine environment, using materials and working processes which offer
long life and safety for the most extreme conditions.

HOW THE CONTROL BOXES WORK
A boat’s steering system consists of many components, all of which are essential to ensure proper operation and safety in
case of emergency manoeuvres. Among the components used to control the throttle and the boat’s direction there are the
Ultraflex control boxes. These are designed to have a correct and at the same time feeling between the user and the boat.
186 RECOMMENDATIONS WHEN CHOOSING A CONTROL BOX

A correct selection of the control box depends on various factors such as:
• Engine communication system: Ultraflex control boxes can be mechanical (when both throttle and shift cable is present),
electronic (when both throttle and shift cable are controlled by a position sensor) and hybrid (when using the throttle
position sensor and inverter cable).
• Spaces onboardt: the control boxes are usually “Top Mount” and “Side Mount”. The “Top Mount” models are installed on
the dashboard, the “Side Mount” models on one side of the boat. Attention must be paid to the space around them as the
rotation of the lever must not be impeded; moreover, in the case of mechanical control boxes, it is necessary to ensure the
correct way for the control cables.
• Design: Ultraflex control boxes are designed with the idea of following as much as possible the style of the boat on which
they are installed.

WARNINGS
All the control boxes, as they are steering elements, must be kept in perfect condition at all times to ensure their operation.
Furthermore, in the case of mechanical and hybrid control boxes, the cables and their smoothness inside the sleeves must
be checked regularly. For a correct maintenance, please refer to the user and maintenance manuals supplied with Ultraflex
products.

It is recommended to combine Ultraflex with a “Universal Kill Switch” a safety system used to ensure the engine switch off in
case of accidental movement away from the driving position.

CONTROL SYSTEMS

KILL SWITCH - 76691 L

UNIVERSAL KILL SWITCH
• Suitable with most outboard, inboard and sterndrive engines.
• Swivel carabiner eliminates lanyard tangling
• Corrosion resistan
• IP67