Edgewater Networks 318CC, Owner Assistance Manual

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Lenco Marine
Electric RetroFit Kit for Bennett Trim Tabs
Installation Instructions
1) Disconnect the Bennett hydraulic
pump unit (HPU) and drain as much
of the hydraulic fluid as possible
into a container for proper disposal
later. Remember that automatic
transmission fluid (ATF) is to be
disposed of only at an approved
collection site in your area; do not
discard in the regular trash.
2) Remove the Bennett trim tab
cylinder from the boat transom and
remove the hydraulic line at the
connection. It helps to have several
rags handy to soak up the oil.
Remove and discard old hydraulic
lines.
3) Disconnect the Bennett cylinder
from the trim tab plane by tapping
out the small black pin at the base of
the cylinder where it attaches to the
plane. You will first have to remove
one screw from the lower bracket as
this holds the pin in place. Do not
remove the lower bracket, as you
will need it later.
4) Insert the actuator cable through
the appropriate hole in the upper
bracket until it reaches the actuator.
Insert the actuator cable through
the gland seal until it reaches the
upper bracket.
Note: For appropriate orientation
of upper bracket and gland seal,
(see Fig 1).
You will need to clean mounting
surfaces on the transom with a
cleaning solvent such as mineral
spirits or alcohol to remove all oils
and dirt before final mounting.
Insert the actuator cable through the
transom. With the actuator loosely
supported, bed the upper bracket
and screws with 3M 5200 adhesive
caulking. Start the provided #14 x
1-1/4" (3.17 cm) stainless steel metal
screws through the upper bracket
and into the transom. MAKE SURE
TO LEAVE THE SCREWS ONLY
PARTIALLY INSTALLED.
Insert the actuator clevis (mounting
ear) into the top bracket and hold in
the approximate installed location.
Pass the actuator cable through the
transom removing slack on the cable
until it is snug. Remove the actuator
from the upper bracket and finish
installing the previously started #14
x 1-1/4" (3.17 cm) stainless steel
metal screws through the upper
bracket and into the transom. We
RetroFit Kit for Bennett Trim Tabs Installation Instructions
Fig. 1
Lenco Marine’s RetroFit Kit is designed as a direct
replacement for the Bennett 4-ring standard trim tab
actuator.
Note: Bennett Joystick Control can not be retrofitted to
the Lenco Actuators.
These instructions should be followed completely. If you
experience any problems not covered, please call the
Lenco Marine customer service line at 772-288-2662.