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- Page 1 BOLT Electric TRIM TAB SYSTEM For Trailered Boats 17-28ft. (5-9m) Owner's Manual with Instructions...
- Page 2 How to use your trim tabs Special conditions and safety Maintenance System specifications Parts list 10-11 BOLT Electric installation instructions Wiring diagram for BCN & BCI BOLT control options overview BOLT Rocker Control (BRC) installation instructions BOLT Control no indication (BCN) installation instructions...
- Page 3 Get Bennett Onboard and Adjust Your Attitude! Congratulations on your investment in the most durable and reliable electric trim tab system in the world! Putting a set of Bennett trim tabs on your boat will give you better visibility, increased fuel efficiency, and a smoother, more comfortable ride for you and everyone onboard.
- Page 4 How to Use Your Trim Tabs GETTING AND STAYING TRIMMED Most boats “break over” (get on plane) at a particular speed. This speed is determined by weight distribution, water conditions, etc. Bennett's trim tabs enable your boat to plane at speeds lower than natural planing speed. By pressing the control to the BOW DOWN position, your trim tabs move down.
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Page 5: Safety Precautions
Special Conditions and Safety RUNNING IN ROUGH WATER When running in a chop or heavy seas, press BOW DOWN on both tabs. This will bring the “V” of the hull in contact with the waves rather than having the waves pound the hull and your passengers. -
Page 6: Maintenance
NEW BOLT Electric OVERVIEW Bennett Marine invented the electric trim tab in 1960 and now, Bennett leads the way with a brand new electric trim tab system designed to outperform and outlast any electric system on the market. -
Page 7: System Specifications
System Specifications Trim Tab Planes & Mounting Plates: Trim tab sizes vary. Stainless Steel, 304. Piano hinge, bottom mount, and transom mount available. Actuators: Upper hinge material made of flexible nylon. Remainder of actuator is made of high impact fiberglass-filled nylon. Control Box: Two types of control boxes with diagnostics: With ATR only, and with LED &... -
Page 8: Parts List
Parts List PART PART NO. Varies Trim Plane Varies Hinge Plate Varies Backing Plate BEA 2000 Complete Actuator A1113 Actuator Lower Hinge A1115 Actuator Hinge Pin H1174 Actuator Upper Hinge Screws (#14 x 1 1/2" screw) EH1071 Trim Tab Screws (#10 x 1 1/4"... - Page 9 Installation Instructions - BOLT Electric Standard “V” Hull Installation 3"- 4" Chine You may mount tabs over strakes if necessary Tools and Materials List • Electric drill • Phillips screwdriver • 4’ (1.22 m) level • 5/32" 3/8” & 3/16"...
- Page 10 Installation Instructions - BOLT Electric Position the Tab. Using the backing plate, choose a location 3-4" from the chine. Maintain a minimum of 8" from the centerline of your drive unit to the closest edge of the trim tab. Align the bottom of the backing plate, as per the diagram 1 below (1/2"...
- Page 11 Wiring Diagram for BCN & BCI...
- Page 12 BOLT Electric Rocker Switch/Controls Lowers Lowers Port Bow Starboard Bow BRC - BOLT Rocker Switch Control The basic operation of the rocker switch control is based on the direction you want the bow to move. To lower the starboard bow, press the right (starboard) top portion of the rocker switch.
- Page 13 Installation Instructions - BRC BOLT Rocker Control Before you drill any holes, read the entire instructions. Using the template on the last page, mark the locations for the 3/16” holes and the 2" center hole. Check carefully to make sure there are no obstructions behind the console before drilling any holes.
- Page 14 Installation Instructions - BCN BOLT Control with No Indication 1. Before you drill any holes, read the entire instructions. 2. Using the template on the last page, mark the locations for the 3/16” holes and the 2" center hole. 3. Check carefully to make sure there are no obstructions behind the console before drilling any holes.
- Page 15 Installation Instructions - BCI BOLT Control with Indication 1. Before you drill any holes, read the entire instructions. 2. Using the template on the last page, mark the locations for the 3/16” holes and the 2" center hole. 3. Check carefully to make sure there are no obstructions behind the console before drilling any holes.
- Page 16 Troubleshooting - BOLT Electric The BOLT Electric Trim Tab system is built with the same rigid quality standards as all of the other Bennett product lines. Bennett stands behind its products, providing exceptional customer service and support. Please feel free to call Bennett at (954) 427-1400 for assistance in troubleshooting your particular issue.
- Page 17 PLEASE NOTE: Damage to the trim tabs due to electrolysis and damage to the electropolish finish of the trim tabs are not covered by warranty. No labor costs of replacement, haulout, or miscellaneous charges are covered. Contacting Bennett Marine first may save considerable time, trouble, and expense.
- Page 18 Rocker 16 " Control Template 8 " 3/16" 2" 8 " 16 " 32 " Upper Hinge Template 16 " 16 " 4 " 16 " REF 16 " 8 " 32 "...
- Page 19 Bennett Marine, Inc. 550 Jim Moran Boulevard, Deerfield Beach, FL 33442, USA 954-427-1400 BennettTrimTabs.com M-F 8am to 5pm (EST) Info@BennettTrimTabs.com 954-480-2897...
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