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Power Bimini
OEM INSTALLATION MANUAL

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Summary of Contents for Lippert Tracker Marine Power Bimini

  • Page 1 Tracker Marine Power Bimini OEM INSTALLATION MANUAL...
  • Page 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Safety Resources Required Preparation Actuator Mounting Locations Installation Actuators Mast and Courtesy Light Operation Troubleshooting Wiring Diagrams Helm Switch to Actuators Mast and Courtesy Light Notes Introduction The SureShade Power Bimini is an electric actuator-driven Bimini top powered by a 12V DC source that is controlled by a helm-mounted momentary switch.
  • Page 3 Failure to correctly follow the provided instructions may result in death, serious personal injury, severe product and/or property damage, including voiding of the Lippert limited warranty. The "WARNING" symbol above is a sign that a procedure has a safety risk involved and may cause death or serious personal injury and/or severe product or property damage if not performed safely and within the parameters set forth in this manual.
  • Page 4 Preparation Actuator Mounting Locations When installing the complete power bimini system onto the boat's railing, make sure: • The actuators are mounted square, level and plumb to one another (Fig. 1). • No actuator is mounted more than 1/4" ahead of the other (Fig. 1). •...
  • Page 5 After properly positioning each strut/actuator assembly, use a pencil to mark the center locations of each actuator's mounting studs (Fig. 2A). Fig. 2 16 1/2" Front of Center of Frame/ Actuator Railing Width 1/2" Ref. Remove the QC power bimini system from the boat and set aside. Make sure the center marking for each mounting stud is centered across the width of the frame/railing and measures 16"...
  • Page 6 Washer Nose Mount Caps The Lippert Quick Connect (QC) Touch Controller is pre-wired to the system frame harnesses. The Nose Mount Caps are part of the complete system frame, but require attachment to the boat's railings. With two Nose Mount Caps installed, the RH actuator power wires MUST be connected to a helm-mounted switch.
  • Page 7 Fig. 4 Port Actuator Nose Mount Cap Port Boat Railing Remove the protective screw cap of a second Nose Mount Cap (Fig. 4A). Carefully tuck the RH (starboard side) actuator wires into the open end of the Nose Mount Cap. Install the Nose Mount Cap into the end of the actuator while aligning the cap's base with the top of the boat railing (Fig.
  • Page 8 Mast and Courtesy Light The mast navigation light (all-around light) (Fig. 6A) and courtesy light (Fig. 6B) are pre-installed and pre-wired through the middle bow. The two light fixtures share one ground connection, but each light has its own power wire for connection to a control switch. See Wiring Diagram, Mast and Courtesy Light. Fig.
  • Page 9 Operation If necessary, remove the boot from the bimini top. Turn on electrical power to the boat. Use the helm-mounted switch to partially raise and lower the bimini top to ensure proper installation. Only open the bimini top indoors when testing for proper installation. Opening the bimini top outdoors subjects the system to possible strong winds that could result in severe product damage.
  • Page 10 Check battery charge level; recharge battery if No power. necessary. With a fully charged battery, turn on boat's electrical power. Top does not raise. Bad electrical harness. Contact Lippert representative. Bad actuator. Bad electrical harness. Top does not fully raise. Contact Lippert representative. Bad actuator.
  • Page 11 Wiring Diagrams Helm Switch to Actuators Stern (Rear) Starboard Harness Harness Frame Harness Connectors Port Harness (Blu/Wht) (Blu/Wht) (Blu/Wht) Starboard Actuator Port Actuator Harness Connectors Harness Refer to the Auto-reset Connectors Circuit Breaker Selection Starboard Table for selecting the best Port circuit protection option.
  • Page 12 Mast and Courtesy Light Mast Light Helm Switch Courtesy Light Helm Switch Ground Page 12 Rev: 10.24.24 CCD-0004551...
  • Page 13 Notes Page 13 Rev: 10.24.24 CCD-0004551...
  • Page 14 Lippert representative has been provided.  Any unauthorized use shall void any applicable warranty.  The information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice and at the sole discretion of Lippert.  Revised editions are available for free download from lippert.com.