JL MARINE SYSTEMS EA018 DASH SWITCH FOR OPERATING POWER-POLE WITH C-MONSTER User Manual
JL MARINE SYSTEMS, INC. DASH SWITCH FOR OPERATING POWER-POLE WITH C-MONSTER
USER MANUAL
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OWNER’S MANUAL
POWER-POLE® SIGNATURE SERIES – BLADE EDITION
SHALLOW WATER ANCHOR
Installation Operation Maintenance
CAUTION: Read this owner’s manual carefully. Become
familiar with the controls, and know how to operate the
Power-Pole shallow water anchor system safely.
US Pat No. 6,041,730
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Installation Tools
- 1/2” & 9/16” wrenches
- 1/2” & 9/16” sockets with ratchet
- electric or battery operated drill
- heat gun
- 4’ foot straight edge
- marine grade sealant
- fine point marker
- tape measure
- wire cutters
- wire strippers
- wire terminal crimpers
- razor tubing cutter or utility razor blade
- small funnel
- 7/64”, 9/64”, 5/16”, & 11/32” drill bits
- #2 Phillips-head bit or screwdriver
Hardware
- Qty(4) 5/16” x 3.5” all-thread transom mount bolts
- Qty(4) 5/16” neo-bond washers
- Qty(4) 5/16” fender washers
- Qty(4) 5/16” tall brass nuts
- Qty(2) 3/8” x 3/4" bolts
- Qty(2) 3/8” neo-bond washers
- Qty(2) #6 x 3/4” pan head screws
- Qty(4) #10 x 3/4" pan head screws
- Qty(1) rubber pump gasket
- Qty(2) ring connectors
- Qty(2) thru-hull bushings
- Qty(3) marine cable ties
- Qty(1) 5’ black mesh tubing cover
Questions? We’re here to help.
Call our technical support staff. [(813) 689-9932 option 2]
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Step 1: Choose Power-Pole® Shallow Water Anchor Mounting Location
Step 1: Choose a Mounting Location
Transom mounting
Vertical Positioning
A. Place a straight edge on the bottom of the hull directly below and centered from the desired
mounting location. The lowest point of the Power-Pole shallow water anchor must be at least 4”
above this straight edge.
‐Note:IfthePower‐Poleshallowwateranchorismountedlowerthanthe4”minimum,the
vessel may experience adverse handling effects. (See Image #1) FPO_Image_#1
Clearance
A. If the vessel is equipped with trim tabs that measure 9” or less in length, the standard 4” minimum
mounting height will be sufficient. If the trim tabs are larger than 9”, the Power-Pole shallow water
anchor will need to be mounted higher up on the transom to prevent interference.
B. While holding the Power-Pole shallow water anchor in place, turn and tilt the motor as far as
possible toward the unit. With the motor turned toward the unit, manually move the Power-Pole
shallow water anchor through its entire range of motion to verify clearance.
C. Once clearance has been verified on the exterior portion of the vessel, check for adequate space
on the inside of the transom mounting area. Make sure that the bolts will not have any obstructions,
and that you will have plenty of space to tighten the 5/16” tall brass nuts.
Adapter plate mounting
A. If there is no suitable mounting location on the transom, your vessel will require an adapter plate.
B. We offer adapter plates to accommodate a wide variety of applications. Please contact one of our
authorized dealers or a member of our sales staff for an adapter plate recommendation. [(813) 689-
9932 option 1]
Step 2: Mounting the Power-Pole Shallow Water Anchor
Transom mounting
A. Once the mounting location has been selected, place the stern bracket against the transom, and
mark the mounting holes with a fine point marker.
B. Carefully drill pilot holes in each of the four marked locations with a 9/64” drill bit. Then, drill out
each of the four pilot holes with a 5/16” drill bit.
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C. Once all of the holes have been drilled, apply a liberal amount of marine grade sealant between
the stern bracket and the hull, as well as around the 5/16” holes.
D. With a 1/2" wrench and 1/2" socket, fasten the stern bracket to the transom using (4) 5/16” x 3.5”
all-thread transom mount bolts, (4) 5/16” neo-bond washers, (4) 5/16” fender washers, and (4)
5/16” tall brass nuts. The rubber backed neo-bond washers will protect the powder coated surface of
the stern bracket, and they must not be over tightened. (See Image #2) FPO_Image_#2
Adapter plate mounting
A. All Power-Pole shallow water anchor adapter plates are accompanied by installation instructions.
Refer to the included instructions while installing the adapter plate as well as the Power-Pole shallow
water anchor. Please contact a member of our technical support staff with any questions. [(813) 689-
9932 option 2]
Step 3: Choose HPU Mounting Location
A. Locate a dry compartment in the vessel with ample space to accommodate the HPU. The footprint
of the HPU is approximately 6.5”x7”.
-Note: Be sure to allow enough clearance surrounding the HPU such that the hydraulic tubing
will not make a severe bend when exiting the compartment. Also, allow enough space to
install the (2) 3/8” x 3/4" bolts through the mounting bracket and into the HPU.
Step 4: Installing the Hydraulic Pump Unit (HPU)
A. Remove the fill cap on the HPU, and fill the reservoir to the “full” line with the supplied quart of
Green Marine® biodegradable hydraulic fluid or an ISO 32 hydraulic fluid.
WARNING – Using anything other than Green Marine biodegradable hydraulic fluid or an ISO 32
hydraulic fluid may cause damage to the HPU and will void your warranty.
B. Place the HPU bracket in the predetermined area of the vessel, and inscribe the four mounting hole
locations with a fine point marker.
C. Using a 9/64” drill bit, carefully drill holes in the newly inscribed locations.
D. Fasten the bracket to the vessel using a #2 Phillips-head screwdriver and the (4) #10 x 3/4” pan
head screws.
E. Once the bracket is securely fastened, use a 9/16” wrench to attach the HPU to its bracket using
the (2) 3/8” x 3/4" bolts, (2) 3/8” neo-bond washers, and (1) rubber pump gasket. (See Image #3)
FPO_Image_#3
F. Unravel the red and black wires on the HPU. Route the red wire to a 12 volt positive source via a
battery switch, and route the black wire to a 12 volt negative source via a common ground post.
G. Prior to cutting the excess wire, ensure that there is an adequate amount of slack such that they
may be easily disconnected in the future.
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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)
FPO_Image_#4
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.
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-Note: For ease of future maintenance, leave enough excess hydraulic tubing such that the
HPU can be moved out of the compartment with the tubing still attached.
F. While taking note of their orientation, remove the blue and black dust caps from the hydraulic
compression fittings on the HPU.
G. Disassemble both of the compression fittings by removing their nuts and ferrules. With both the
blue and black hydraulic tubing cut to length, feed each of them through a compression fitting nut as
well as a compression fitting ferrule. (See Image #5) FPO_Image_#5
-Note: The tubing needs to pass through the ferrule far enough such that there is
approximately a 1/2” length of tubing exposed. (See Image #5)
H. Insert the blue tubing into the compression fitting labeled UP (blue dust cap), and the black tubing
into the fitting labeled DN (black dust cap). While holding the blue tubing fully inserted into its
respective compression fitting base, begin threading the compression fitting nut onto the base. Repeat
this step for the black tubing. (See Image #6) FPO_Image_#6
I. Tighten both compression fitting nuts with a 9/16” wrench while simultaneously holding their
respective bases with a 1/2" wrench. (See Image #7) FPO_Image_#7
-Warning: The nuts must be tightened down far enough such that none of the compression
fitting’s threads are visible; otherwise, hydraulic failure may occur. (See Image #8)
FPO_Image_#8
Step 6: Priming the HPU
A. Connect the red and black wires from the HPU to their respective locations. See Step 4. Once both
wires are securely fastened, the green LED on the HPU should flash, thus indicating that the unit has
power.
B. Use the “down” button on the HPU cover to cycle the Power-Pole shallow water anchor from the
fully retracted position to the point where it makes contact with a solid surface.
C. Once the unit has reached the end of its range of motion, keep the “down” button depressed for
65 seconds in order to bleed all residual air from the hydraulic tubing. Next, retract the Power-Pole
shallow water anchor with the “up” button. Once again, keep the button depressed for 5 seconds in
order to bleed all residual air from the hydraulic tubing. Repeat this process three times in both
directions or until satisfactory performance is achieved.
D. The HPU’s hydraulic fluid level may need to be topped off after the final priming has been
completed.
Step 7: Programming the HPU/HPUs
In order to utilize the full potential of the Power-Pole shallow water anchor, the HPU/HPUs must be
assigned as either a single, port side, or starboard side unit. Follow the “single unit” instructions when
installing only one Power-Pole shallow water anchor, and use the “dual units” instructions when
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installing two Power-Pole shallow water anchors. The “dual units” instructions must also be used when
installing a second unit.
-Note: Assigning a single unit as either a port side or starboard side unit will cause adverse
operating behavior.
Single unit
A. Locate the “program” button on the top of the HPU, and depress and hold it for 6 seconds until the
LED steadily illuminates red in color. The LED will initially illuminate green (after 3 seconds), but will
change to red after 6 seconds, thus indicating that the unit is ready to be programmed. (See Image
#9) FPO_Image_#9
B. Next, depress and hold both the “up” and the “down” buttons on the HPU simultaneously. The LED
will flash red 3 times indicating that that the programming has been completed successfully.
Dual units
A. Using the “up” and “down” buttons on both HPUs, determine which HPU controls the port side
Power-Pole shallow water anchor and which one controls the starboard side. (See Image #9)
B. With both HPUs identified, begin with the starboard side unit. Locate the “program” button on the
top of the HPU, and depress and hold it for 6 seconds until the LED steadily illuminates red in color.
The LED will initially illuminate green (after 3 seconds), but will change to red after 6 seconds, thus
indicating that the unit is ready to be programmed.
C. Next, depress and hold the “down” button on the starboard side HPU. The LED will flash red 1
time indicating that that the programming has been completed successfully, and the HPU has been
assigned as the starboard side unit.
D. Repeat the programming procedure with the port side HPU, but instead depress and hold the “up”
button on the HPU. This time the LED will flash red 2 times indicating that that the programming has
been completed successfully, and the HPU has been assigned as the port side unit.
Step 8: Programming the Dash Switch and Remote Control
A. Locate the “program” button on the top of the HPU, and depress and hold it for 3 seconds until the
LED steadily illuminates green in color. The unit is now ready to be programmed with a dash switch or
remote control.
-Note: When installing dual units, this procedure need only be performed on one HPU.
B. Next, depress and release either the “up” or the “down” button on the dash switch 1 time. The
green LED will initially turn off, and then it will flash steadily indicating that the programming has been
completed. (See Image #10) FPO_Image_#10
C. The dash switch is now programmed. Test its functionality with both the “up” and the “down”
buttons to ensure that the programming procedure was completed successfully.
D. Repeat the programming procedure with the remote control. (See Image #11) FPO_Image_#11
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Step 9: Installing the Dash Switch
A. Locate a suitable area with a flat surface to mount the dash switch.
B. While holding the dash switch in the desired location, use a fine point marker to inscribe the
intended mounting screw locations.
WARNING – Before drilling pilot holes for the dash switch mounting screws, inspect the area beneath
the mounting surface in order to ensure that the drill bit will not cause any damage.
C. Using the 7/64” drill bit, carefully drill holes in the previously inscribed location.
D. Fasten the dash switch to the vessel using a #2 Phillips-head screwdriver and the (2) #6 x 3/4”
pan head screws.
Operating the Power-Pole Shallow Water Anchor
HPU Controls
A. If needed, the “up” and “down” buttons of the top of the HPU can be used to retract and deploy
the Power-Pole shallow water anchor.
Dash Switch
A. The dash switch has three speed settings (slow, medium, & fast). Depressing and releasing the
“speed” button on the dash switch will toggle through the three settings. (See Image #10)
B. The LED on the dash switch will flash at a speed corresponding to either a slow, medium, or fast
setting.
C. With dual Power-Pole shallow water anchors installed, the dash switch can also be used to toggle
between independent or simultaneous control of the anchors. Depressing and releasing the
“directional” button on the dash switch will toggle through the three settings (port side only, starboard
side only, or simultaneous contol).
D. The LED will flash either port side only, starboard side only, or on both sides to indicate the current
control settings
E. To raise or lower the Power-Pole shallow water anchor, press and hold either the “up” or “down”
button on the dash switch. The anchor will only continue to move so long as you keep the button
depressed.
F. Alternately, the dash switch can be used to enable the auto mode. Double tapping (depressing and
releasing 2 times within 1 second) either the “up” or the “down” button on the dash switch will cause
the anchor to retract or deploy automatically. The Power-Pole shallow water anchor will continue to
move in said direction until it either retracts completely or senses a solid bottom surface.
Remote Control
A. To raise or lower the Power-Pole shallow water anchor, press and hold either the “up” or “down”
button on the remote control. The anchor will only continue to move so long as you keep the button
depressed. (See Image #11)
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B. Alternately, the remote control can be used to enable the auto mode. Double tapping (depressing
and releasing 2 times within 1 second) either the “up” or the “down” button on the remote control will
cause the anchor to retract or deploy automatically. The Power-Pole shallow water anchor will
continue to move in said direction until it either retracts completely or senses a solid bottom surface.
Smart Phone Application
The Power-Pole shallow water anchor smart phone application will allow you to do the following:
- adjust the HPU’s slow, medium, and fast settings
- enable and disable the auto mode
The application is available for free in the Android Marketplace.
Precautions
- Prior to use, read this instruction manual carefully. Become familiar with the controls and how
to operate your Power-Pole shallow water anchor properly.
- Do not allow children to operate or tamper with the Power-Pole shallow water anchor without
adult supervision.
- Do not modify the unit in any way.
- Use only genuine Power-Pole shallow water anchor accessories.
- Always disconnect the 12 volt power source from the Power-Pole shallow water anchor before
servicing.
- In the event of HPU failure, the Power-Pole shallow water anchor may be manually stowed by
activating the pole protector valve.
o Do so by applying enough upward force to lift the unit into its upright position.
o If the Power-Pole shallow water anchor is not within reach, you may drive the boat
toward shallow water. Doing so will apply enough upward force to lift the unit within
reach.
- Be sure to have the Power-Pole shallow water anchor in the stowed (fully upright) position
while operating your vessel at high speeds.
- Always maintain a safe distance between the Power-Pole shallow water anchor and your
extremities. Avoid wearing loose clothing within close proximity of the unit. Failure to do so
may result in bodily injury.
- Do not use the Power-Pole shallow water anchor as a form of assistance for entering or exiting
the vessel.
- Never leave your boat unattended with the Power-Pole shallow water anchor as the primary
anchorage.
- During situations with high wind or rough seas, the Power-Pole shallow water anchor may
release holding pressure in order to protect your vessel’s transom.
- If any debris gets caught around the Power-Pole shallow water anchor, disconnect the 12 volt
power source prior to removal.
- The devices listed in this installation manual comply with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation
is subject to the following two conditions: (1) The devices may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
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NOTE: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by
unauthorized modifications to this equipment. Such modifications could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
Maintenance and Storage
- Inspect all hydraulic lines for kinking or abrasion prior to use.
- Inspect all hydraulic fittings for leaks and proper tightness prior to each use.
- CAUTION: If disconnecting the hydraulic lines, please read the following:
o Hydraulic lines are always pressurized; therefore, disconnecting them will cause a
sudden high pressure release. This high pressure release may cause oil leakage from
the lines and/or fittings. With the lines depressurized, the unit must be supported;
otherwise it will fall to the fully deployed position. This may result in damage to the
unit as well as bodily harm.
- Inspect all electrical connections to ensure that they are secure and free of corrosion every 3
months.
- Inspect all fasteners for proper tightness after every 100 cycles to ensure that the Power-Pole
shallow water anchor is in safe working condition.
o Note: All 5/16” bolts (1/2” wrench) should be tightened to 4 ft•lbs (48 in•lbs) of
torque, and all 3/8” bolts (9/16” wrench) should be tightened to 7 ft•lbs (84 in•lbs)
of torque.
- Ensure that the Green Marine biodegradable hydraulic fluid level is within the indicator marks
on the reservoir at all times.
- Thoroughly rinse all moving parts with fresh water after each use.
- Always ensure the Power-Pole shallow water anchor is in the stowed position when travelling.
- Lubricate the bushings at all hinge points with spray lithium grease every 6 months. (See
Image #12) FPO_Image_#12