Bennett Marine Actuator Assemblies User Manual
Bennett Marine Hardware
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REPLACEMENT OF ACTUATOR
Retract tabs completely to relieve pressure. Inside transom, detach tubing from elbow, then unscrew elbow
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from pipe nipple. Remove pipe nipple.
Remove actuator from transom and put pipe nipple into new actuator dry. Do not over tighten. Two to three
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turns past hand tight is adequate. Do not use Teflon tape.
Apply waterproof sealant on mounting surface and around nipple of new actuator. Insert through transom,
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keeping dirt out of the nipple, and secure actuator upper mount to transom with #14 x ½" screws.
(Note: Covering ends of nipples with masking tape will assure no dirt will enter nipple.)
Inside the transom, tighten the 90° elbow while holding nipples with channel locks. Use pipe compound or
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sealant on male threads only. Reattach nut w/ferrule. Do not over tighten.
Run tab up and down 2-3 times to purge air out of system. No bleeding is necessary.
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