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- Page 1 INSTALLATION & USER'S GUIDE Important safety instructions: Read and save all instructions. This manual may periodically be subject to change. To ensure the most current version, visit BennettTrimTabs.com/BoltManual.
- 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 Retail Box Span/Chord Retail Box BOLT124 12"x4" BOLT612ED 6"x12" BOLT129 12"x9" BOLT912ED 9"x12" BOLT189 18"x9" BOLT1212ED 12"x12" BOLTBLTADJ Tabs not included BOLT249 24"x9" BOLT1212 12"x12" BOLT1812 18"x12" BOLT2412 24"x12" BOLTBLT Tabs not included Bennett Marine | Bolt Electric Trim Tab System...
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Page 5: System Specifications
5 ft. increments (Part# BAW5, BAW10, (Sold separately) BAW15, BAW20) Helm controls sold separately. See page 17 for more information. For help with installation, call us at 1- 866 894 626 or email us at BMI_Info@Yamaha-Motor.com. 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
• 4' (1.22 m) level • 2.5" (6.35 cm) or • Marine epoxy • 3M 5200 sealant 1" (2.54 cm) hole saw or equivalent • Straight edge (See pg. 28 & 29) • Tape measure 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...
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Page 12: Installing The Actuators
• 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 » For help with connectors visit • Mount the upper hinge of the new BennettTrimTabs.com/ actuator to the transom using the ConnectorHelp. 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 #2 into the back of the connector until the pin locks into place. » Ensure the proper wire color is on the correct side of the Bennett Marine | Bolt Electric Trim Tab System...
- Page 17 Reduce bow rise, improve deployed (down) visibility, correct listing—automatically. (See Pg. 21) Tabs All Up Tabs All Down Favorite 1 & 2 Raises Port Bow Raises Starboard Bow Bennett Marine | Bolt Electric Trim Tab System...
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Page 18: Helm Control Installation
(PN# BAW20) 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 ON and OFF with ignition) for auto tab retraction. This wire is used to initiate Auto Tab Retraction (ATR) when the ignition is switched to the OFF position. If ATR is not desired, this connection may be omitted. Bennett Marine | Bolt Electric Trim Tab System...
- Page 20 Relay Module (If cable length is not long enough, an extension is available as part number BHW40XX). • Turn the battery on. • This control requires calibration. To view calibration instructions, please visit BennettTrimTabs.com/Install and search "BCI8000." • For troubleshooting, see page 35. Bennett Marine | Bolt Electric Trim Tab System...
- Page 21 • Connect the communications cable from the ATP Helm Display to the communications cable on the ATP Control Unit. • This control requires additional set-up steps. To view instructions, please visit BennettTrimTabs.com/Install and type "ATP". Bennett Marine | Bolt Electric Trim Tab System...
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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: System Start-Up
• Press the starboard "Bow Up" button. The port red LEDs should turn off as the port 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: Wiring Diagrams
Wiring Diagrams continued Bennett Marine | Bolt Electric Trim Tab System... - Page 25 Wiring Diagrams continued For help with installation, call us at (866) 894-1626, or email BMI_Info@Yamaha-Motor.com. See pages 4-5 for specific part numbers. Bennett Marine | Bolt Electric Trim Tab System...
- Page 26 Wiring Diagrams continued Bennett Marine | Bolt Electric Trim Tab System...
- Page 27 Wiring Diagrams continued For help with installation, call us at (866) 894-1626, or email BMI_Info@Yamaha-Motor.com. See pages 4-5 for specific part numbers. Bennett Marine | Bolt Electric Trim Tab System...
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Page 32: General Maintenance
» 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
» Check for voltage from the internal snaps. Re-insert system being supplied to the the actuator wires into the orange wire use a volt-Ohm connector in the reverse order. meter to check this Re-insert the orange wedge- Bennett Marine | Bolt Electric Trim Tab System... - Page 34 » If the green LED is not Check the connector on the communications cable flashing, then there is no communications between the » If the red LED on the top Bennett Marine | Bolt Electric Trim Tab System...
- Page 35 Replace the orange actuators. wedge-lock, reconnect the actuator to the extension cable • Problem: One or two of the upper and retest. yellow LEDs on the control is flashing • Problem: Actuator extends when Bennett Marine | Bolt Electric Trim Tab System...
- Page 36 - STOP and call Bennett for further assistance at ( 866 894 626 , Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (EST). Or email us anytime at BMI_Info@Yamaha-Motor.com. Bennett Marine | Bolt Electric Trim Tab System...
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Page 37: Limited Warranty
Bennett Marine Warranty (US Only) We at Bennett Marine, (Bennett) are committed to product quality and customer satisfaction. We’ve supported our products for more than half a century and have earned a reputation for exceptional service and support. In keeping with that tradition Bennett provides a Limited Warranty for its Products. -
Page 38: Warranty Period
Return Procedure For Customers Outside Us: For international returns, please refer to our worldwide distributor map on our website BennettTrimTabs.com/find-a-dealer to contact your local Bennett Marine distributor for warranty and returns procedures in your respective country. PRODUCT PERIOD... - Page 39 EXCEPTIONAL TRIM TAB SYSTEMS. UNMA TCHED RELIABILITY Hydraulic & electric systems for boats across the spectrum HYDRAULIC ELECTRIC ES2000 EIC5000 AP000A1HA BRC4000 BCI8000 AP000A1BC Hydraulic-to-Electric BOLT Electric BOLT Electric Conversion Kit Edge Mount Trim Tab Kits Trim Tab Kits Lenco-to-Bennett Electric Conversion Kit Hydraulic Trim Tab Kits Premier Line Hydraulic...
- Page 40 Bennett Marine, Inc. 1-866-894-1626 (Option #3) M-F 8am to 5pm (EST) BennettTrimTabs.com BMI_Info@Yamaha-Motor.com Download your owners instruction manual at BennettTrimTabs.com/BoltManual Watch installation videos at BennettTrimTabs.com/BOLT Benefits you can feel. Reliability you can trust. BQE120 r042219...
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