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Installation Instructions and Owner's Manual
2.0
JACKPLATE INSTALLATION
Before proceeding with the installation, read these instructions
thoroughly. SeaStar Solutions cannot accept responsibility for
installations where instructions have not been followed, where
substitute parts have been used, or where modifications have
been made to our products.
REQUIRED TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
2.1 Parts & Tools
OTHER CONNECTION HARDWARE (NOT SUPPLIED)
• Marine sealant suitable for below waterline use.
Jackplate to Transom Connection:
• Stainless steel outboard engine bolts supplied by or approved by
the engine manufacturer.
• Stainless steel washers supplied by or approved by the engine
manufacturer.
• Brass nuts with nylon locking elements supplied by or approved
by the engine manufacturer.
Outboard Engine to Jackplate Connection:
• Stainless steel outboard engine bolts supplied by or approved by
the engine manufacturer.
• Stainless steel washers supplied by or approved by the engine
manufacturer.
• Brass nuts with nylon locking elements supplied by or approved
by the engine manufacturer.
If the outboard engine manufacturer has supplied installation
instructions, those guidelines
MUST
be followed during installation.
Failure to adhere to these instructions may result in loss of boat
control, leading to possible ejection from vessel causing property
damage, personal injury and/or death.
If you have questions or feel that you can not properly install this
manual Jackplate,
STOP
immediately and call Technical Support at
604-248-3858.
In the absence of engine supplied
hardware, bolts must conform to
ASTM F593C and have a minimum
yield strength of 55,000 psi.
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
• Floor crane/Overhead hoist
• Torque wrench
• Outboard engine lifting eye
• Engine and Jackplate mounting
hardware
(See below.)
Check the outboard engine manufacturer’s instructions carefully
for specifications regarding connection hardware. Ensure the
outboard engine manufacturer’s requirements are followed.
WARNING
The use of a transom stiffener for the top bolts on the transom
side of the jackplate-to-transom connection is recommended.
NOTICE
