• Swing the actuator through its maximum range of motion to
ensure there is the proper amount of cable to allow movement
without binding.
• Unscrew the two #14 x 1-1/2" screws holding the adjustable
upper hinge and pull back from the transom making sure the
cable length does not change.
• Apply 3M 5200 waterproof sealant on the mounting surface and
around the wiring of the new actuator.
• 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.
• Remove the BOLT actuator from the upper hinge allow the
actuator hang.
• Install the remaining (1) #14 x 1-1/2" screw into the top position
of the hinge.
• Install the BOLT actuator to the upper hinge using the supplied
5/16-18 bolt and nut. Make sure not to over-tighten as the
actuator needs to rotate within the hinge.
• Over-tightening will cause the actuator to bind. Do not collapse
upper hinge mount uprights.
• Tighten until the bolt and nut contact the flanges of the upper
hinge. There should be a gap between the uprights of the upper
hinge mount and the flanges on the actuator.
• Install the lower hinge mount to the BOLT actuator using the
supplied 5/16-18 bolt, washers, and lock nut. Do not to over
tighten as the actuator.
• Install the lower hinge mount to the trim tab using the (3)
supplied 1/4-20 x 1" screws and nuts using a 1/2" wrench.
• Install the wiring connector onto the wires:
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Insert the white wire into location pin #1, insert the black wire
into location pin #2 into the back of the connector until the
pin locks into place.
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Ensure the proper wire color is on the correct side of the
connector by comparing the old connector that was cut off.
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Install the orange plastic wedge retainer into the front of the
connector.
• Note:
Older Lenco systems may not have a waterproof connector.
If your system does not have waterproof connectors, cut the
crimped sockets off the actuator wires and connect using heat
shrinkable butt splices (not splices).
• Connect the male wiring connector to female wiring connector
coming from the relay module. For help with connectors visit
BennettTrimTabs.com/ConnectorHelp.
• Reconnect the positive (+) battery cable or turn battery disconnect
switch to the ON position and check the system for functionality.
• If the actuators are working backwards, the wires are reversed.
Refer to the troubleshooting section on the reverse page.
Bennett Upper Hinge
Lenco-style Upper Hinge
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