12/15/2022 FRONT FRAME ASSEMBLY Left Hand Strut Right Hand Strut Connecting Strut REAR FRAME ASSEMBLY Left Hand Strut Middle Strut Connecting Strut Right Hand Strut H-Bracket...
12/15/2022 OPERATION Helm Mounted Helm Mounted Touch Controller (Bluetooth Compatible App) Toggle Switch Rocker Switch RF Receiver Remote Control (Key-Fob) OPERATION POSITIONS Full Open Position – Max Shade 1. Remove protective boot. 2. Depress and hold UP button on helm until motors turn off on their own –...
12/15/2022 OPERATION POSITIONS Radar Position – Rear Entry/Exit 1. Install protective boot. 2. Depress and hold UP button on helm until motors turn off on their own – do not release button until motors turn off. 3. Speed limit in this position 50 MPH. Full Down Position –...
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12/15/2022 INSTALLATION Right Frame/Actuator Positioning 1. Position frame/actuator assembly on top of boat so that the struts are just behind the rear seats. 2. Use a pencil and trace a line across the front of the actuator. To far forward of To far behind rear seats rear seats...
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12/15/2022 INSTALLATION Actuator Actuator 1. Assemble flat washer with bolt. 2. Using a 1/2" wrench, fasten down frame/actuator assembly to rear frame. H-Bracket 1. Position the H-bracket on rear strut assembly such that the bracket is positioned 1/2" minimum behind the middle strut's H-bracket (towards the rear of the strut) and over a straight, flat area of the side railing.
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12/15/2022 INSTALLATION Center Strut Left Frame/Actuator Assembly 1. Begin by inserting center bows into the already mounted actuator assembly about an inch. 2. Insert the center bows into the other actuator assembly until the bimini width matches the boat’s rear frame width until the stand-off legs rests as near the center of the side rail as possible.
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12/15/2022 INSTALLATION Final Strut 1. Slide the first front strut over actuator receiver handle. 2. Insert center bow into first front strut. 3. Insert second front strut over center bow and then over actuator receiver handle. 4. Secure both front struts using 1/4" hex cap screws, tighten with 5/32"...
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12/15/2022 INSTALLATION RF Receiver 1. Select a protected location on the boat to mount the RF receiver, usually inside the helm. 2. Use an electric drill and four wood screws to secure the RF receiver. 3. Connect the battery and motor wires. 4.
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12/15/2022 TOUCH CONTROLLER OR APP 1. Remove the boot from the Bimini top. 2. Turn on electrical power to the boat. 3. Use the Touch Controller or Bluetooth app to partially raise and lower the Bimini top to ensure proper installation. NOTE: Do NOT fully open the power Bimini without the canvas top installed or failure of the system will result.
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12/15/2022 ACCESSORIES Battery Receiver Rechargeable Battery (20V 2Ah) Wall Charger ADJUSTABLE FRONT STRAPS Securing Strap 1. Each strap is connected from the top saddle of the front frame to the saddle mounted forward on pontoon's fence rail. 2. Use the strap's buckle to tighten or loosen tension applied to the Bimini top. 3.
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12/15/2022 FRONT SUPPORT ARMS Front Support Arm Adds to the Bimini frame's structural strength during boating at moderate speeds, in gusty winds and inclement weather. Easy to deploy and store away neatly and securely when not in use. 1. Fully open the power Bimini top until the auto-reset breaker trips. 2.
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12/15/2022 FRONT SHADE EXTENSION The front shade extension provides protection from the elements over the front of the boat and can be customized to provide the same protection at the rear of the boat. 1. If necessary, open the Bimini top to its fully opened position. 2.
12/15/2022 MANUAL OVERRIDE 1. Unzip the front pocket of the Bimini canvas. Have a second person push forward on the rear frame to relieve some pressure off the canvas and hold up the rear and middle frames when the canvas is unzipped.
Inspect electrical connections for nicks and cuts. Repair or replace as necessary. Bimini top does not fully open or close. Damaged actuator. Perform manual override. Contact Lippert. Remove foreign material from gear handle. Foreign material blocking gear Inspect gear handle and actuator for damage.
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No Power Replace key-fob battery. No power. Turn on boat’s electrical power. Bad electrical harness. Contact Lippert Bad actuator. Top does not raise or lower. Bad electrical connection. Check for loose or unconnected wires. Connect wires. Pinched/cut harness wire.
12/15/2022 Question and Answer If you have questions, please feel free to ask us now. Otherwise, we are available and happy to discuss anything presented with you. TECHNICAL SUPPORT www.Lippert.com 432–LIPPERT customerservice@lci1.com...
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