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Page 1: ...MPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read and save all instructions This manual may periodically be subject to change for the most current version visit BennettTrimTabs com BoltManual Installation User s Guid...

Page 2: ...o to BennettTrimTabs com Contact and fill out the online form Please allow 24 hours for online requests Our office hours are Monday through Friday from 8 00 a m to 5 00 p m Eastern Standard Time The B...

Page 3: ...ial Conditions Safety 8 Installation Instructions Actuator Trim Tab Installation 10 Helm Control Installation 17 Relay Module Installation 21 Extension Cable Installation 22 Control Testing Diagnostic...

Page 4: ...ard Bolt sets include BEA2000 fixed upper hinge actuators BEA3000 adjustable upper hinge actuators are available upon request 5 Actuator Lower Hinge A1113 2 6 Actuator Hinge Pin A1115 2 7 Actuator Upp...

Page 5: ...nylon 12V or 24V BEA3000 Adjustable Upper Hinge model Made of high impact fiberglass filled nylon Remainder of actuator is made of high impact fiberglass filled nylon 12V or 24V Relay Module Two types...

Page 6: ...the starboard right bow Conversely the starboard right trim tab controls the port left bow The helm control is wired so that all you have to do is press the control in the direction you want the bow t...

Page 7: ...ay to find your boat s optimum attitude is to conduct a simple test Run the boat lightly loaded at full speed on flat water Notice the bow in relation to the horizon This should be your boat s best ru...

Page 8: ...the power trim to position the prop path parallel to the water flow as indicated by increased RPM Speed 3 If necessary re adjust the trim tabs to fine tune the trim of your boat In other words use you...

Page 9: ...the same or decrease Only a slight amount of trim tab deflection should be necessary Safety Precautions Bennett trim tabs have a significant effect on the operation and versatility of your boat No one...

Page 10: ...o mounting restrictions inside or outside the transom Choose a location about 3 4 from the chine side of the hull Hold the tab up to the very bottom of the transom 1 8 from the hull bottom and hold th...

Page 11: ...o the closest edge of the trim tab Align the bottom of the backing plate as per figure 2 The hole pattern on the backing plate should be closer to the bottom edge of the backing plate Mark the pilot h...

Page 12: ...ge 11 This is important to ensure correct actuator placement 1 2 negative angle for 9 chord 5 8 negative angle for 12 chord 1 negative angle for 16 chord Fold wires down placing the actuator template...

Page 13: ...to the transom using the supplied 14 x1 1 2 screws with a 3 Phillips head screw driver Re install the lower hinge mount to the trim tab using the 2 supplied 1 4 20 x 3 4 and a 3 Phillips head screwdri...

Page 14: ...he transom hole Temporarily mount the actuator to the adjustable upper hinge using the supplied 5 16 18 bolt and lock nut to set the cable length Temporarily mount the upper hinge of the new actuator...

Page 15: ...upper hinge to the transom using 2 of the supplied 14 x 1 1 2 screws in the lower 2 mounting positions Remove the BOLT actuator from the upper hinge allowing the actuator to hang Install the remaining...

Page 16: ...re into location pin 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 connector The black actuator wire should match the black...

Page 17: ...urn off your ignition switch and your tabs automatically retract This control requires a relay module See Pg 21 BCI BOLT Control With Indication BCI8000 The waterproof silicone soft touch BOLT control...

Page 18: ...late Place the control plate onto the console feeding the pre connected wires through the 2 5 center hole while inserting the screws into each of the four holes Once the control plate is properly seat...

Page 19: ...unting stud holes Place the helm display keypad onto the console feeding the pre connected wires through the 1 center hole while inserting the screws into each of the four holes Once the control plate...

Page 20: ...four mounting stud holes Place the helm display keypad onto the console feeding the pre connected wires through the 1 center hole while inserting the screws into each of the four holes Once the contr...

Page 21: ...secure it in place Connect ground black wire to ground bus Connect power orange wire to a supply capable of a 20A 12V or 10A 24V Plug the 3 ft extension cable on the display to the 3 ft extension cabl...

Page 22: ...board extension cable to the starboard actuator Installing the Display Extension Cable Please note that a display extension cable is only required for BCI and BCN controls The BRC control does not req...

Page 23: ...as the starboard actuator extands Press the port Bow Up button The starboard red LEDs should turn off as the port actuator retracts Press the starboard Bow Up button The port red LEDs should turn off...

Page 24: ...L NEXT ASSY USED ON APPLICATION DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES TOLERANCES FRACTIONAL 1 16 ANGULAR MACH BEND TWO PLACE DECIMAL 01 THREE PLACE DECIMAL 005 INTERPRET GEOMETRIC TOLERANCING PER ANSI Y 14 MATERIA...

Page 25: ...ge 2 HDWBQELHR Rivet Clearance Lower Hinge 2 HDWBQELHL Lenco Lower Hinge 2 CONNECTORS HDWWPC16PLG2 Waterproof Connector Plugs 2 D C B A A B C D 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 THE INFORMATION CONTAINE...

Page 26: ...8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DRAWING IS THE SOLE PROPERTY OF Bennett Marine Inc ANY REPRODUCTION IN PART OR AS A WHOLE WITHOUT THE WRITTEN PERMISSION OF Bennett Marine Inc IS PRO...

Page 27: ...onnector Plugs 2 D C B A A B C D 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DRAWING IS THE SOLE PROPERTY OF Bennett Marine Inc ANY REPRODUCTION IN PART OR AS A WHOLE WITHOUT THE...

Page 28: ...d at 100 scale 1 1 8 2 2 2 1 8 2 13 16 13 16 2 1 2 7 64 BRC Rocker Switch Templates Both templates on this page are identical The second has been provided for dual station applications 1 8 2 2 2 1 8 2...

Page 29: ...l Templates Both templates on this page are identical The second has been provided for dual station applications Must be printed copied at 100 scale 1 3 16 1 13 16 2 13 16 2 1 8 2 1 8 2 3 16 1 13 16 2...

Page 30: ...5 32 3 3 8 2 Fixed Upper Hinge Template 3 16 9 16 7 16 7 16 2 1 4 1 11 16 1 5 32 3 3 8 2 Fixed Upper Hinge Template Must be printed copied at 100 scale 1 BEA2000 BOLT Fixed Upper Hinge Templates Both...

Page 31: ...31 1 16 2 2 3 16 3 8 7 16 2 5 8 1 7 16 BEA3000 Adjustable Upper Hinge Templates Both templates on this page are identical 1 16 2 2 3 16 3 8 7 16 2 5 8 1 7 16 Must be printed copied at 100 scale 1...

Page 32: ...or including the piston may be painted Unpainted trim tabs may acquire an orange discoloration This oxidation of surface carbon molecules is normal The integrity of the stainless steel is not affected...

Page 33: ...e a volt Ohm meter to check this Problem One tab moves and one does not On the actuator that is not moving disconnect the actuator from the harness Remove the orange wedge lock from the connector usin...

Page 34: ...isplay is not connected Verify that the power source to the orange wire on the display is turned ON If this power is through the ignition the ignition must be ON If the red LED on the top center of th...

Page 35: ...e actuator that is not moving properly Remove the orange wedge lock from the connector Remove the contacts from the connector using a small straight blade screw driver to release the internal snaps Re...

Page 36: ...lack ground wire on system to insure it is connected to the ground buss bar Check that the green communications LED in the top left corner of the BCI is flashing If the green LED is not flashing then...

Page 37: ...s are reversed Unplug the actuators at the extension cable and switch the connections between the extension cables and the actuators Problem One or two of the upper yellow LEDs on the control is flash...

Page 38: ...Bennett other than the express warranty set forth in this instrument Some states do not allow the exclusion of or limitations to implied warranties so the above limitation may not apply to you Warrant...

Page 39: ...Limited Warranty Limited Lifetime Warranty refers to the life of the product not the boat or the owner Limited Lifetime Warranty ends when the product becomes unusable for reasons other than manufact...

Page 40: ...ettTrimTabs com BoltManual Bennett Marine Inc 550 Jim Moran Boulevard Deerfield Beach FL 33442 USA Get Bennett On Board And Enjoy The Ride 954 427 1400 M F 8am to 5pm EST 954 480 2897 FAX BennettTrimT...

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