User's Manual

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H. Once the wires have been trimmed to length with wire cutters, install the (2) ring connectors using
wire strippers and wire terminal crimpers.
I. Heat the (2) ring terminals with a heat gun until their respective jackets shrink completely and
adhere to the wires.
WARNING – Do not connect the red or black wire at this time. These wires will be connected once the
hydraulic tubing is installed.
Step 5: Installing the Hydraulic Tubing
A. The hydraulic tubing will be routed through the center of the stern bracket, which is ideal for an
adapter plate mounting scenario. If the Power-Pole shallow water anchor is to be transom mounted,
the hydraulic tubing will need to be re-routed through either side of the stern bracket. (See Image #4)
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WARNING – Keep all debris out of the hydraulic tubing. Be sure to use the red end caps provided at
all times while routing the hydraulic tubing throughout the boat. Debris in the tubing will cause
damage to the HPU.
B. Once the hydraulic tubing has been routed through the proper portion of the stern bracket, guide
the blue and black hydraulic tubing through the black mesh tubing cover.
-Note: The black mesh tubing cover may need to be trimmed to length.
C. At this point, the hydraulic tubing may be routed in one of two ways. It may be routed either over
the transom or through the transom using the (2) supplied thru-hull bushings. If the hydraulic tubing is
not being installed through the transom, route the tubing to the HPU as per you’re your preference,
and proceed to Step E. If the hydraulic tubing is to be installed through the transom, holes will need to
be drilled for the thru-hull bushings.
-Note: When choosing a location for the holes, ensure that that the tubing will form a natural
curve when leaving the stern bracket, and also that said holes will be above the water line.
D. First, drill pilot holes in the transom with a 9/64” drill bit for each of the (2) thru-hull bushings.
Then, drill out both pilot holes with an 11/32” drill bit. Once the holes are drilled, insert the (2) thru-
hull bushings, and route the tubing to the HPU. (See Image #4)
-Note: Be sure to allow an adequate amount of slack in the hydraulic tubing between the stern
bracket and the point that the tubing enters the vessel. Failure to do so will cause adverse
operating behavior.
E. The tubing is now ready to be attached to the HPU. Route the tubing according to your preference,
and trim the excess using a razor tubing cutter. All cuts made in the tubing must be as straight as
possible to ensure that the compression fittings do not leak.