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Locator Installation Instructions

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Tablocator Kit

Inside sensor

Bring tabs to full up position, unscrew hose trim from transom of the boat. Drill 13mm hole for hydraulic hose and sensor cable. Loosen bottom large nut at base of cylinder. Then unscrew bolts fixing cylinder bracket to tab. Now unscrew large nut at base of cylinder and pull out ram.

Attach small (red) inside sensor to top of ram with the mark “A as in figure 2,2” in line with the seam. Use 3mm drill bit and drill a hole not less then 13mm deep into ram, through the hole in the inside sensor. Fasten the inside sensor with the brass screw.

With a file, make a mark on lower part of ram “B in the figure 2,2” on the same side as the mark A. Reinstall the ram in reverse process and note that mark “B” must be facing up. Do not fix hose-trim yet. Repeat procedure for next side of boat.

Outside Sensor

Snap outside sensor onto cylinder with it`s cable resting against top of cylinder. Make sure outside sensors centerline is in line with hose and mark “B” on ram. Run the cable through the same hole as the hose, drill a little bit if necessary “13mm as in figure 6”. Now reinstall the hose trim.Important, leave ample loop of cable for cylinders full move see figure 10.

Instrument

Locate convenient position for instrument and saw out a hole 64mm Ø in diameter (2 ½”).Attach instrument and tighten with it´s brace. Caution: Do not over tighten. Connect red wire from instrument to 12 or 24 volt preferably via ignition switch. Attach black wire from instrument to negative. Connect wire from sensor into the instrument. Run tabs down and the tablocator scale will gradually lighten and finally the entire scale will be illuminated.

Y Connector

Attach wires from each outside sensor to Y-connector as color marking indicates also shown in figure “9,1”. Fit Y-connector to boat hull or transom with 2 small screw enclosed.

Flybridge

(optional)

Install flybridge-instrument in the same way as the standard instrument. Connect standard instrument with 0,5m / 2 Ft wire to “3-way connector for flybridge”. Run long cable from “3-way connector for flybridge” to flybridge-instrument. Connect wire from sensors into “3-way connector for flybridge”.

Tab Installation Help

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HINGE AND TAB INSTALLATION

Affix hinges and tabs to backside of transom with No. 10 x 1″ stainless steel screws, as in figure No.1 and No.2. The three inch 3″ dimension, as shown in figure No.1 is approximate and may vary, BUT ALWAYS KEEP TABS AS FAR TO THE OUTER CHINE AS POSSIBLE. Hinge may be affixed to bottom of hull if practical.

TAB BRACKET AND CYLINDER

Drop hex nut into recessed area on tab bracket, with lockwasher inserted on 5/8″ s/s bolt. Come through underside of tab to contact nut and tighten with screwdriver to MAX.

TRANSOM BRACKETS

Mount hinge and tab up from bottom of boat 1/4″ as in figure No.2. Permit cylinder bracket to rest against transom, so that trailing end of tab is straight out or 90°. This 90° angle may vary according to transome design. Mark bracket holes, drill and affix bracket with No. 10×1″ self-tapping screws.

RECOMMENDED BIT SIZE

On fiber-glass, aluminum and steel hulls No.22 for a 5/32″ hole wood use No.35 size bit for a 3/32″ hole.

TRANSOME HOLE FOR HYDRAULIC HOSE: Drill 1/2″ hole on 45° up angle 6″ above waterline. Do not drill hole straight in, as this will kink hose when applying hose trim. CAUTION: Leave ample loop in hose at hydraulic cylinder as in figure No.2.

ELECTRIC HYDRAULIC MOTOR-PUMP

Mount motor-pump in VERTICAL POSITION AT ALL TIMES. Never fill above 3/4 level. It is desirable to mount motor-pump on inside of transom as in figure No.1, but as it is hydraulic it can be mounted in any convenient location.

KEEP MOTOR-PUMP UP FROM BOTTOM OF BILGE SO ASNOT TO COM IN CONTACT WITH BILGE WATER OR WASHDOWN WATER.

HYDRAULIC HOSE

Kit comes with one ample hose with hydraulic cylinder on each end. After locating mounting position of motor – pump, cut hose (they may be of unequal lengths) run loose ends through one half inch 1/2″ transom hole onto barb type fittings protruding out from each side of motor pump cover. Tighten hose onto barb fitting with stainless steel clamps provided.

DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN CLAMPS.

WIRING

Connect color-code wires coming out of motor-to backside of switches-which are also color-coded.

  1. RED OR HOT LINE: To get proper power, connect DIRECT to BATTERY OR STARTER
  2. GROUND: Attach black wire to boat motor, being sure you have a good, clean, tight connection as short as possible
  3. FUESING: Always use our 20 amp. In line in fuse which is attached to switches.

EXTRA SWITCH SET

Color-code wires from lower switch station to fly-bridge switch.

TO BLEED

After complete installation, work tabs up and down a few times, then while in the UP position, remove filler-plug located on front of oil reservoir , allow trapped air to escape, insert plug. If unit should ever need refilling use Insta-Trim Biodegradable oil or any type of automatic transmission fluid.


FIGURE No.3

On round bottom boats, mount hinge at Point A and B as close to bottom of boat as possible. Disregard curvature at point C, as our hydraulic cylinder has a ram thrust of 2 3/4″which will bring tab in contact with water.


FIGURE No.4

Mount it the same as in figure No.1 and No.2 Mount tabs on same angle as “V” of transform.

  • CURVED TRANSOM: Cut mahogany shims, as in figure No.5
  • DOCKSIDE: When boat is at dockside, It is recomended to keep tabs extended.
  • WARRANTY: Any defective parts will be replaced on a “No Charge” basis, in a one-year period.
  • DEFECTIVE PARTS MUST BE RETURNED TO FACTORY PRE-PAID FOR OUR INSPECTION BEFORE REPLACEMENT. NO LABOR CHARGES WILL BE ALLOWED.