Bennett Marine Tournament Tab Kits Owners Manual - Manual (Page 8)

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• Periodically, check fluid level in HPU. With trim tabs completely retracted, fluid
level should be about 2" from bottom of reservoir (approximately 22 ounces). To
refill, remove lexan cover and filler plug located at the front left hand corner of the
reservoir. FILL WITH ANY TYPe AUToMATIC TRANSMISSIoN FLUID (ATF) oNLY. Brands
or types of ATF can be mixed. Running HPU with an excess or lack of fluid will not
cause damage to the trim tab system.
• Periodically, check for clean electrical connections on back of control, HPU ground
wire, and quick-disconnect plug.
• Cold temperatures do not affect the trim tab system. No winterization is necessary.
• (SALTWATER ONLY) To deter electrolysis, a zinc anode should be attached to the top
of each trim tab. Zinc must make direct contact with stainless steel. Do not paint
zinc. Do not ground trim tabs to other underwater appendages.
• Paint trim tabs to discourage marine growth.
1. Clean surface of all grease, oil, dirt.
2. Apply two coats of epoxy metal primer.
3. Apply two coats of anti-fouling paint.
Actuator, including the piston, may be painted.
• Unpainted trim tabs may acquire an orange discoloration. THIS OXIDATION OF
SURFACe CARBoN MoLeCULeS IS NoRMAL. The integrity of the stainless steel is not
affected. orange coating can be cleaned off, but may eventually return. note: This
discoloration should not be confused with the pitting and corrosion of electrolysis.
saFeTy inFormaTion
• Take immediate action to correct any malfunction or failure of your trim tabs.
• Occasionally, check for loose or corroded wiring connections.
• Stepping on the trim tab may cause damage to the unit, or injury.
• Make sure the HPU is mounted in a dry location to avoid drenching
and consequent failure.
• Leaving the actuator extended when boat is not in use will not cause
seal damage.
• Occasionally, inspect HPU fluid level.
• REFER TO SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ON PAGE 4.
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