Installation Guide for Firstmate models including: Pro Grain Friendly Fish and Oats, Pro, Grain Friendly Fish and Oats
Product Information - Firstmate Controls Inc
Product Information – Firstmate Controls
Firstmate® Installation Manual PRO MODEL August, 2011 Firstmate, Inc. 410 Century Business Drive - Labadie - Missouri - 63055 1 Phone: 636-239-9707 Fax: 636-239-9708 Form: P0809 Warning No user serviceable parts are located inside your Firstmate® unit. Installation and service should be performed by a qualified installer only. To avoid the risk of electric shock, always disconnect power to your dock before installing the Firstmate® or any of its components. Use only cordless tools for installation. Failure to follow these instructions may result in injury or death. Always securely tie off your vessel to your dock, Firstmate, Inc. assumes no liability for damages resulting from the user's failure to securely restrain their vessel. Never use your remote control without being present at the lift. If your lift is not raising or lowering in a level position, stop the lift and correct the problem. Stay clear of the lift while it is in operation. Firstmate, Inc. 410 Century Business Drive - Labadie - Missouri - 63055 2 Phone: 636-239-9707 Fax: 636-239-9708 Form: P0809 Table of contents Installation Instructions Topic Warnings Before you begin Component Checklist Installing the blower box Installing the pickup tube Installing the receiver Finishing the installation Page 2 4 4 4 4 5 5 Firstmate, Inc. 410 Century Business Drive - Labadie - Missouri - 63055 3 Phone: 636-239-9707 Fax: 636-239-9708 Form: P0809 Installation Instructions 1.0 Before you begin: 1.1 Read all warnings prior to attempting installation. 1.0 Inspect unit to verify receipt of all components. 1.1 Tools required: cordless drill, an appropriate drill bit for the mounting hardware used, 5/16" nut driver, tubing cutter or hacksaw, and wrenches for mounting hardware used. 1.2 Turn off power to the dock. 2.0 Component checklist: 2.1 Blower Cover with lid 2.2 Frame assembly with mounting hardware. 2.3 Receiver assembly w/ 14' receiver cable and antennae. 2.4 Key fob (2ea) supplied 2.5 Pickup tube assembly with 20' hose, 5" hose clamp (1 ea), 2" hose clamp (2 ea.). 2.6 Owner's manual (1 ea). 3.0 Installing the Blower Box: 3.0 Locate the desired position of blower box. Check to see that the power cord will reach the nearest power outlet. The placement should be located with the blower box cover placed over the frame. 3.1 Remove the blower box cover. Mark the 4 mounting holes and drill thru the dock decking. 3.2 Mount the frame to the dock using the supplied 5/16" x 2 1/2" bolts, washers and nuts. Do not mount the blower box cover at this time. 4.0 Installing the Pickup Tube: 4.1 Raise the boat and lift to the desired-up position. (Note: The boat must be on the lift to assure correct sensor positioning) 4.2 Locate a suitable mounting position on the lift cross member nearest the blower box. (Note: if you have a drive on style lift the sensor tube should be mounted at the rear of the lift) Consideration should be given to minimizing the potential for interference of the pickup hose with the lift. A good rule of thumb is to run the pickup hose along the air tank hoses. 4.3 Attach the pickup tube to the cross member with the bottom of the tube approximately 3" above the water. It may be necessary to cut the bottom section of the PVC pickup tube to allow for clearance between the top of the pickup tube and the hull of the boat. Install the 2" hose clamps around the small diameter of the pickup tube just below the large diameter of the tube. Install the large 5" hose clamp around (or through) the cross member and through the small 2" hose clamps. Tighten the small hose clamps then tighten the large hose clamp. (Note: The pickup tube should be mounted vertically and perpendicular to the surface of the water) Attach one end of the sensor hose to the sensor assembly (Attached to the blower frame) and then the other end to the pickup tube. The hose must be pushed onto the fittings until it touches the yellow spacer on the brass fitting. Failure to do this will result in leaks and erratic sensor operation (Note: Putting a little liquid soap on the fitting eases the assembly process). 4.4 Take extra care not to allow any water into the sensor hose as this will cause erratic operation. Firstmate, Inc. 410 Century Business Drive - Labadie - Missouri - 63055 4 Phone: 636-239-9707 Fax: 636-239-9708 Form: P0809 5.0 Installing the Receiver: 5.0 Locate the mounting position of the receiver within 12 feet (including rise) of the blower box, near the roof of the dock. This location should be in a sheltered area of the dock minimizing the potential exposure to rain. 5.1 Mount the receiver with the antennae pointing down, left or right but not up. Wire tie around dock post. 5.2 Attach the Antennae. 5.3 Attach the receiver cable to the receiver. Run the cable to the blower box and install in the jack labeled "REMOTE" on the controller assembly. 6.0 Finishing the installation: 6.0 Remove the lift hoses as necessary from the old blower box and mount them to the steel nipples (tank side of the Firstmate® valves). 6.1 Install the blower box cover using the supplied ¼" sheet metal screws and large diameter washers. 6.2 Plug the Firstmate® into the power outlet. 6.3 Restore power to the outlet. Congratulations! You are now ready to program your Firstmate® controller. Please refer to your Owner's Manual for further instructions. Firstmate, Inc. 410 Century Business Drive - Labadie - Missouri - 63055 5 Phone: 636-239-9707 Fax: 636-239-9708 Form: P0809Microsoft Word 2019