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n. With a #3 Phillips Screwdriver, replace the Right
Sideplate and Sideplate Screws.
o. Replace the Left Sideplate and Sideplate Screws.
Left Sideplate
Left Sideplate
Screw
Screw
Screw
Screw
Screw
Screw
Right Sideplate
Right Sideplate
Screw
Screw
8
8n
8o
m. At this point in the installation, the Motor should
be secured to the Top Plate and can now be
reassembled. Slide the Extension Damper back
in place on the Damper Pins. This should be done
so the shaft on the Damper is pointing inboard.
Reinstall the two 5/16” E-clips.
SYSTEM READY
POWER
STATU
S
E-clips
E-clips
Extension
Extension
Damper
Damper
Damper Pins
Damper Pins
7
a. With the Top Plate secured to the motor, reassemble
the Quick Release Bracket by sliding the Top Plate
and motor onto the Bottom Plate (Item #4). Align the
Plates and secure with the Lock Washer and Tension
Screw Knob.
b. Place the motor with the Quick Release Bracket
attached as close to the centerline or keel of the
boat as possible. The motor can be installed on
either the Port or Starboard side of the boat based
on personal preference. Review the Mounting
Considerations at the beginning of this document to
ensure proper clearances.
Deck of
Deck of
Boat
Boat
Keel
Keel
NOTICE:
Make sure that the motor will not encounter any
obstructions when sliding the motor on and off the quick
release bracket. The exact placement of the motor and quick
release bracket when mounting may vary depending on the
boat, boat deck, and which base extrusion or bracket the
MKA-16-03 is being mounted to. The Ulterra motor cannot be
deployed before mounting and connecting a power source.
1b
Installing the Bottom Plate
1
Lock Washer
Lock Washer
Tension
Tension
Screw Knob
Screw Knob
Bottom
Bottom
Plate
Plate
Top Plate
Top Plate
1a
ITEM(S) NEEDED
#4 x 1
