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- Page 1 Installation & User's Manual IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS: Read and save all instructions.
- Page 2 Congrats! Making an investment in Bennett Marine's durable and dependable spectrum of products will keep you enjoying the boating experience all the more. We've been a trusted name in the industry for over half a century with exceptional products built to perform, and to last.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Contacting Us ......................2 Parts List & Specifications ..............BOLT Trim Tab System Parts List ..................System Specifications Trim Tab Overview & Operation ..................How Trim Tabs Work ................Special Conditions & Safety Installation Instructions ..............Actuator & Trim Tab Installation ................ -
Page 4: Bolt Trim Tab System Parts List
PART PART NO. QTY. Items 1,2, & 3 make up a "Trim Plane Assembly" (TPA). TPA's are available for BOLT sets in the standard sets listed above. Part numbers correspond to the tab size. Ex.TPA129, or TPA1212. Trim Plane Hinge Plate... -
Page 5: System Specifications
20 amp in-line fuse. (3 types of controls, see page 18). Used only for dual station and/or dual actuator Communications Junction Box applications. Helm controls sold separately. See page 17 for more information . Bennett Marine | Bolt Electric Trim Tab System... -
Page 6: How Trim Tabs Work
Port Stbd. When the port tab is lowered individually, an upward Port force at the port stern of the boat is created. The Stbd. inverse applies when lowering the stbd. tab individually. Bennett Marine | Bolt Electric Trim Tab System... - Page 7 Be careful not to over-trim your boat. An over- trimmed boat will plow or bow-steer. If you over-trim the boat, simply press BOW UP and the bow of the boat will rise. Bennett Marine | Bolt Electric Trim Tab System...
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Page 8: Special Conditions & Safety
To raise the windward side of the boat press BOW UP on that side. If this is not sufficient, press BOW DOWN on the leeward side of the boat. This allows the windward side of the boat to rise and minimizes spray. Do not overtrim when attempting this. Bennett Marine | Bolt Electric Trim Tab System... - Page 9 • While operating trim tabs, use caution. Improper use of trim tabs may cause accidents and/or injury. • For best maneuverability, trim tabs should be fully retracted in a following sea, or when running in an inlet. Bennett Marine | Bolt Electric Trim Tab System...
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Page 10: Actuator & Trim Tab Installation
• 2.5" (6.35 cm) or & 3/16" drill bits • Straight edge 1" (2.54 cm) hole saw • Tape measure • Marking pencil (See pg. 28 & 29) • 4' (1.22 m) level Bennett Marine | Bolt Electric Trim Tab System... - Page 11 Verify that there are no mounting restrictions inside or outside the transom. • Drill the mounting plate holes, using a 5/32" drill bit. Bennett Marine | Bolt Electric Trim Tab System...
- Page 12 • Repeat the previous steps for the opposite side of the boat. If your Bolt set came with adjustable upper hinge actuators (BEA3000), please skip to page 14 “Mounting Adjustable Upper Hinge Actuators (BEA3000) to the Transom.” Bennett Marine | Bolt Electric Trim Tab System...
- Page 13 • Mount the upper hinge of the new actuator to the transom using the supplied #14 x1- 1/2" screws with a #3 Phillips head screw driver. Bennett Marine | Bolt Electric Trim Tab System...
- Page 14 • Ensure that the cable sealing the adjustable upper hinge using grommet is moved down the cable the supplied 5/16-18 bolt and lock to its seat on the upper hinge. nut to set the cable length. Bennett Marine | Bolt Electric Trim Tab System...
- Page 15 • Screw the adjustable upper hinge to the transom using (2) of the supplied #14 x 1-1/2" screws in the lower 2 mounting positions. Bennett Marine | Bolt Electric Trim Tab System...
- Page 16 » Ensure the proper wire color is on the correct side of the connector. The black actuator wire should match the black Bennett Marine | Bolt Electric Trim Tab System...
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Page 17: Helm Control Installation
LEDs for day or night. This control deployed (down) requires a relay module. (See Pg. 21) Refer to wiring diagrams and Raises Raises Dims Brightens Port Bow Starboard Bow installation templates beginning LEDs LEDs on page 24. Bennett Marine | Bolt Electric Trim Tab System... - Page 18 (PN# BAW20XX) to the starboard connector on the BRC Rocker Control. • Connect the orange wire from the rocker switch to (+) 12V (20A) power and black wire to ground. Turn the battery on. • For troubleshooting, see page 33 Bennett Marine | Bolt Electric Trim Tab System...
- Page 19 Auto Tab Retraction (ATR) when the ignition is switched to the OFF position. If ATR is not desired, this connection may be omitted. • Relay Module is required (see page 21). • Turn the battery on. • For troubleshooting, see page 34 Bennett Marine | Bolt Electric Trim Tab System...
- Page 20 Auto Tab Retraction (ATR) when the ignition is switched to the OFF position. If ATR is not desired, this connection may be omitted. • Relay module is required (see page 21) • Turn the battery on . For troubleshooting, see page 35 Bennett Marine | Bolt Electric Trim Tab System...
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Page 21: Relay Module Installation
• Plug the 3 ft. extension cable on the display to the 3 ft. extension cable on the BCN relay module (If cable length is not long enough, an extension is available as part number BHW40XX). Bennett Marine | Bolt Electric Trim Tab System... -
Page 22: Extension Cable Installation
ON position and and the starboard extension cable check the system for functionality. to the starboard actuator. For dual station or dual actuator applications, refer to the wiring diagrams beginning on page 24. Bennett Marine | Bolt Electric Trim Tab System... -
Page 23: Control Testing/Diagnostics
• Press the starboard "Bow Up" button. The port red LEDs should turn off as the starboard actuator retracts. • If the system is not functioning as described above, refer to the troubleshooting section beginning on page 33. Bennett Marine | Bolt Electric Trim Tab System... -
Page 24: System Wiring Diagrams & Installation Templates
DWG. NO. DRAWING IS THE SOLE PROPERTY OF THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DRAWING IS THE SOLE PROPERTY OF Bennett Marine Inc. ANY REPRODUCTION FINISH Bennett Marine Inc. ANY REPRODUCTION IN PART OR AS A WHOLE WITHOUT THE IN PART OR AS A WHOLE WITHOUT THE... - Page 25 PROPRIETARY AND CONFIDENTIAL SIZE DWG. NO. THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DRAWING IS THE SOLE PROPERTY OF FINISH Bennett Marine Inc. ANY REPRODUCTION IN PART OR AS A WHOLE WITHOUT THE WRITTEN PERMISSION OF SCALE: 1:8 WEIGHT: SHEET 2 OF 4 DO NOT SCALE DRAWING Bennett Marine Inc IS PROHIBITED.
- Page 26 COMMENTS: THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MATERIAL SIZE DWG. NO. DRAWING IS THE SOLE PROPERTY OF Bennett Marine Inc. ANY REPRODUCTION FINISH IN PART OR AS A WHOLE WITHOUT THE NEXT ASSY USED ON WRITTEN PERMISSION OF Bennett Marine Inc IS PROHIBITED.
- Page 27 1. Actuators Actuator Extension Cable Relay Module Helm Display Extension Cable Communications Junction Box Helm Display Dual Display & Dual Actuators...
- Page 28 BRC Rocker Switch Templates Both templates on this page are identical. The second has been provided for dual station applications. " " — — " " — — " " — — " " " " — — — — "...
- Page 29 BCI or BCN Control Templates Both templates on this page are identical. The second has been provided for dual station applications. " " — — " " " " — — " " " " — — — — " "...
- Page 30 BEA2000 BOLT Fixed Upper Hinge Templates Both templates on this page are identical. Fixed Upper Fixed Upper Hinge Hinge Template Template " " — — " " " " — — — — " " — — " " "...
- Page 31 BEA3000 Adjustable Upper Hinge Templates Both templates on this page are identical. " " — — " " — — " " — — " " — — " " — — " " — — " " 1" Must be printed/copied at 100% scale...
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Page 32: General Maintenance & Safety Precautions
» Apply two coats of • Refer to safety trim tab anti-fouling paint. The precautions on page 9 actuator, including the piston, may be painted. Bennett Marine | Bolt Electric Trim Tab System... -
Page 33: Troubleshooting
Re-insert orange wire use a volt-Ohm the actuator wires into the meter to check this connector in the reverse order. Re-insert the orange wedge- Bennett Marine | Bolt Electric Trim Tab System... - Page 34 » Verify that the power source at the relay module and at the to the orange wire on the display display is turned ON. If this Bennett Marine | Bolt Electric Trim Tab System...
- Page 35 Remove » Verify that the green the orange wedge-lock from communications LED is the connector. Remove the flashing. If the green LED is contacts from the connector Bennett Marine | Bolt Electric Trim Tab System...
- Page 36 Push the » Check that the green wires up into the connector Bennett Marine | Bolt Electric Trim Tab System...
- Page 37 (right) BOW DOWN button is pressed. » The actuators are reversed. Unplug the actuators at the extension cable and switch the connections between Bennett Marine | Bolt Electric Trim Tab System Learn more about trim tabs, hydrofoils and thrusters we have.