Bennett Marine Standard Trim Tab Kits with Control Installation Instructions User Manual
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Step 4 —
With tabs set at a negative angle, position the upper mounts of the actuators
against the transom. Slide the actuator template behind upper mount, align and tape
to transom. It is not necessary that the upper mounts lie flat against the transom as the
actuator neck has the ability to flex far more than necessary
(See Figure 7)
. The straight
edge may now be removed. Drill holes accurately as indicated on templates. Drilling a
small pilot hole first helps you locate accurate centers.
Step 5 — Install the pipe nipples (dry) snugly into the actuator upper mounts. Do not use
Teflon tape. Use care to avoid cross threading and do not over tighten (Turn in nipple finger
tight, then two full turns with vise grips, NO MORE). Apply waterproof sealant on surface
around pipe nipple and screw holes. Insert pipe nipples through transom and secure
actuator upper mounts to transom with #14 x 1-1/2" screws. Note: Cover the ends of the pipe nipples with masking tape to prevent
dirt or debris from entering the system. Remove masking tape before making connections inside the boat.
Step 6
— Install Hydraulic Power Unit (HPU) in a convenient location with a dry environment. Important: The HPU must be
mounted in a dry enough location to avoid submersion and drenching. Allow space above the HPU so that it may be slid into its
mounting bracket (about 3"). Lay out upper holes on HPU mounting bracket 4-5/8" apart and start #10 x 1" screws using 5/32" pilot
holes. Then drill 5/32" pilot holes for lower screws and secure bracket. Slide HPU into bracket.
Step 7
— Inside the transom, apply Teflon tape on male threads of pipe nipples and tighten 90 degree brass elbows to pipe
nipples. While tightening elbow, hold pipe nipple with vise grips to prevent stripping actuator upper mount threads.
Step 8
— Run hydraulic tubing from brass elbows to HPU and cut to length. Note: Make port and starboard lengths as equal as
possible. Put masking tape on tubing ends to prevent debris from entering system. Remove masking tape before making
connections. Use tube bending clips at desired 90 degree bends in tubing to prevent kinking.
Step 9
— At brass elbow, insert tubing through the nut with ferrule. Push until it
bottoms in the fitting. While continuing to bottom the tubing in the fitting, tighten
nut “finger tight,” then one full turn with a 1/2" wrench … no more.
(See Figure 8)
.
Step 10
— With plastic hangers, secure hydraulic tubing along hullside or
bulkheads to HPU. When facing HPU, the brass fitting on the left of the pump face
connects with the tubing from the port actuator, the fitting on the right connects
with tubing from the starboard actuator. These fittings are identified “P” & “S” for
port and starboard by small letters directly above each one. To connect tubing to
the pump, insert tubing through the nut with ferrule fitting and push into the pump-face fitting until it bottoms. While continuing
to bottom the tubing in the fitting, tighten nut “finger tight,” then one full turn with a 1/2" wrench … no more.
installation instructions enclosed with your control.)
Step 12
— Remove plug from filler stack located at the front left corner of the reservoir. Fill reservoir to “Full Line” using any type
automatic transmission fluid (ATF). (Hint: An easy way to fill reservoir is to detach the hydraulic tubing from the actuator and
insert into a quart container of ATF. Then activate the control “Bow Up” for the corresponding side, until reservoir is full.
Reconnect fitting, taking care not to over-tighten.)
Step 13
— Using the control, hold the “Bow Down” position for 15 seconds, then “Bow Up” for 15 – 20 seconds. Repeat 3 times.
This will purge any air from the system. No bleeding is necessary.
Step 14
— Place both tabs in the “full down” position and check all hydraulic connections for leaks. Bring the tabs to the full up
position and check fluid level. Add ATF if necessary.
IMPORTANT NOTE FOR BOATS KEPT IN SALT WATER:
To provide protection from electrolytic corrosion, a zinc anode must be applied to each tab. Do not ground tabs to other underwater
appendages. Failure to provide zinc anode protection can result in the trim tabs being damaged by electrolysis.
Trim tabs should be painted with anti-fouling paint to prevent fouling and surface oxidation. Follow paint manufacturer’s
recommendations for proper priming and painting of 304 stainless steel.
Note: Do not paint under zincs in order to achieve maximum electrical contact with trim tabs.
PLEASE KEEP THIS SHEET AND TRIM TAB OWNER’S MANUAL WITH YOUR BOAT’S OPERATING MANUALS.
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Bennett Marine, Inc. • 550 Jim Moran Boulevard • Deerfield Beach, Florida 33442 USA
Phone: (954) 427-1400 • Fax: (954) 480-2897 • www.BennettTrimTabs.com
Part Number: DOCTT2