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Routing the speed cable to the control head:
1. You may route the cable over the top of the transom, or drill a 5/8” (16 mm)
diameter hole in the transom directly above the module and above the
waterline to route cable through. Use the cable clamps provided to secure the
cable to the transom of the boat. If you use a through-hole, then also use the
included escutcheon plate to dress the hole.
NOTE: On fiberglass hulls, it is best to start with a smaller drill bit and use progressively
larger drill bits to reduce the chance of chipping or flaking the outer coating.
2. All mounting screws require a 5/32” (13.5 mm) pilot hole drilled approximately
5/8” (16 mm) deep. Additionally, seal any hole drilled in the transom of the boat
with marine-grade silicone sealant (not included).
3. Route the cable to the control head, and insert the connector into the
appropriate slot. Use the connector designated for accessories on the
control head.
4. If the connections are correct, the control head will begin displaying boat speed
information immediately (assuming that the control head is powered on and
the boat is moving). If the speed sensor fails to read properly at high speeds,
adjust the height of the module on the transom.
Cleaning the Speed accessory:
1. You should periodically remove the paddlewheel from the housing and clean it
to remove growth resulting from the marine environment, as a clean
paddlewheel results in more accurate readings.
NOTE: This procedure should only be performed when the boat is not running, and is
normally performed when the boat is out of the water.
2. Clean the paddlewheel by disengaging the axial clip from the housing wedge
and rotating it forward. Once you have rotated the axial clip, remove it from the
housing by sliding it away from the holes in the housing.
3. Clean the removed paddlewheel with a mild solution of biodegradable soap or
hot water. Clean the wheel well of debris and/or algae at this time.
4. Once you have cleaned the paddlewheel, you may re-insert it into the housing.
Next, slide the axial clip back into the holes, then rotate it backwards to lock it
into place with the wedge in the housing.
NOTE: The paddlewheel must be oriented so that it is scooping the water.
Rotating Retaining Axial Clip to Remove Paddlewheel
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