Mounting the Foot Pedal on the Boat Deck
NOTICE
You are not required to mount the foot pedal to the deck, but it is
highly recommended, especially if you are powering it using
batteries. An unsecured foot pedal may slide on the deck and
fall off of the boat.
1
Determine the appropriate mounting hardware for your boat
deck.
You should use 5 mm (#10) stainless steel self-tapping
screws whose length is determined by the material of your
boat deck.
2
Place the included mounting template in the selected
location.
3
Using a 3 mm (
1
/
8
in.) bit, drill the pilot holes indicated on the
template, and remove the template.
4
Select an action:
• If you are powering the foot pedal using batteries, check
the weather cap on the power connector on the bottom of
the foot pedal to make sure it is secured.
• If you are powering the foot pedal using the included
cable, connect the cable to the bottom of the foot pedal if
you have not done so already.
5
Apply marine sealant to the pilot holes to prevent water from
entering the boat deck (optional).
6
Secure the foot pedal to your boat deck using the mounting
hardware.
Mounting the Foot Pedal in a Foot Pedal Tray
Before you can mount the foot pedal in a tray, you must install
the tray in the deck of your boat following the instructions
provided with the tray.
If you plan to secure the foot pedal inside the tray, you must
purchase the appropriate mounting hardware for the tray
material.
NOTE:
You should use 5 mm (#10) stainless steel self-tapping
screws that are long enough to pass through any shim used and
through the tray material.
1
Place the foot pedal into the tray and test the height of the
pedal.
2
If necessary, place temporary shims under the pedal until it is
at the height you want.
After you determine the height, you should fabricate a
permanent shim to install in the tray with the foot
.
3
Select an action:
• If you are powering the foot pedal using the included
cable, connect the cable to the bottom of the foot pedal if
you have not done so already.
• If you are powering the foot pedal using batteries, check
the weather cap on the power connector on the bottom of
the foot pedal to make sure it is secured.
4
If you are using a shim to raise the height of the pedal,
secure the shim to the bottom of the foot pedal (optional).
5
If you do not plan to secure the foot pedal to the bottom of
the tray, place the pedal into the tray to complete the
installation.
6
If you plan to secure the foot pedal to the bottom of the tray,
trim and place the included mounting template in the tray.
7
Using an appropriate drill bit for the tray material and the
mounting hardware, drill the pilot holes indicated on the
template, and remove the template.
8
Apply marine sealant to the pilot holes to prevent water from
entering the boat deck.
9
Secure the foot pedal (and shim, if necessary) to the tray
using the mounting hardware.
Fabricating a Permanent Shim
If you are installing the foot pedal in a tray and you would like to
raise the height, you should fabricate a permanent shim to install
under the pedal.
1
Purchase a suitable shim material, such as marine grade
PVC, of the appropriate thickness for your installation.
2
Trace the shape of the tray on the shim material or a piece of
paper.
3
Cut the shim from the material.
4
Place the shim into the tray to check the fit, and trim the
edges as needed.
5
Locate the drain hole in the tray, mark the location of the hole
on the shim, and drill a hole through the shim to allow water
to drain properly.
Adjusting the Tension
You can adjust the tension on the foot pedal if it moves too
easily or not easily enough.
1
Locate the tension adjustment screw on the left side of the
foot pedal.
2
Select an action:
• Turn the screw clockwise to increase the tension.
• Turn the screw counterclockwise to decrease the tension.
3
Test the foot pedal, and repeat the previous step until the foot
pedal moves like you want it to.
Specifications
Dimensions (L×W×H)
303 × 221 × 110 mm (11
15
/
16
× 8
11
/
16
×
4
5
/
16
in.
Weight
1.8 kg (4 lb)
Operating temperature
From -15 to 70°C (From 5 to 158°F)
Water rating
IEC 60529 IPX7
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Material
Plastic
Input voltage
From 10 to 45 Vdc
Typical input current
< 1 mA @ 12 Vdc
Max input current
10 mA @ 12 Vdc
Fuse (on the power cable) 2 A mini-blade type
Power cable length
2 m (6.6 ft.)
Battery type
Two AA batteries (Alkaline, NiMH, or
lithium. Not included.)
Battery life
At least 1 year
Radio frequency
2.4 GHz @ 2.5 dBm nominal
Compass-safe distance
60 cm (2 ft.)
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