SureShade Power Bimini Quick start guide

SURESHADE®TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION
SURESHADE®Power Bimini
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AND OWNER'S MANUAL

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INSTALLATION
STEP 1  ACTUATOR
TOOLS REQUIRED:
1. 5/32" hex wrench
PARTS REQUIRED:
A. Rear strut assembly
B. Actuator
C. 1/4" hex cap screws
Slide the rear strut assembly (A) over actuator rear receiver handle (B). Secure rear strut using 1/4" hex cap screws
(C), tighten with 5/32" hex wrench.
NOTE: Images used in this document are for reference only when assembling, installing and/or operating this product.
Actual appearance of provided and/or purchased parts and assemblies may dier.
REPEAT STEP FOR THE SECOND ASSEMBLY
AB
C

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INSTALLATION
STEP 2  LOCATE RIGHT
TOOLS REQUIRED:
1. Pencil
PARTS REQUIRED:
B. Rear strut/actuator assembly
Locate the rst rear strut/actuator assembly on to the boat. Proper position is generally determined by locating
the assembly so that when the top is down, the struts are just behind the rear seats. Too far forward and the top
will interfere with rear seating; while too far aft will provide less shade to the front of the boat. When properly
positioned, use a pencil and trace a line across the front of the actuator.
Too far forward of rear seats Too far behind rear seats

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INSTALLATION
STEP 3  DRILL HOLES
TOOLS REQUIRED:
1. Cordless or electric drill or screw gun
2. 3/8" drill bit
3. Tape measure
PARTS REQUIRED:
A. None
Put a tape measure on the pencil line made in the previous step. Measure back 1/2" and 16-1/2"
and make marks. Use a drill with a 3/8" bit to drill both holes in the center of the frame.
These holes need to go all of the way through the rear frame tube.
Caution: Some boats have wire run through this tube, drill half way and make sure you are clear of any wires.

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STEP 4  RUN WIRE
At this time you will need to run the wire from the actuator to the helm. Each boat is dierent, so the best way will be
determined by you. Here are a few options to help you decide.
1) Inside the boat’s rear frame
2) Along the bottom side of the boat’s rear frame
3) Along the top or side of the boat’s rear frame
Options 1 and 2
Drill a third hole in the top of the boat’s rear frame to accept the actuator wire. For option 1 this new hole will be drilled
half way through the frame, with option 2 this hole will be drilled all of the way through the boat’s frame. Locate this
new hole by looking at where the wire exits the actuator and then transfer this location to the boat’s rear frame and
drill the hole. For option 1, snake the wire through the inside of the rear frame until it exits under the boat. From this
point, run the wire to the underside of the helm and sh it up into the helm. For option 2, run the wire under the top
frame using fastener-mount zip ties (not included) to support the wire, direct entry to the helm from the top frame is
normally possible.
Option 3
Bolt down the actuator as shown in Step 5. Use fastener-mount zip ties (not included) to run the wire along the top or
side of the boat frame and into the helm.

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INSTALLATION
STEP 5  BOLT DOWN
TOOLS REQUIRED:
1. 1/2" wrench
PARTS REQUIRED:
A. 5/16" x 1-3/4" bolt
B. 5/16" at washer
Assemble at washer (B) with bolt (A). Then, using a 1/2" wrench, fasten down strut/actuator
assembly (C) to rear frame.
A
A
B
B
C

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INSTALLATION
STEP 6  HBRACKET
TOOLS REQUIRED:
1. Cordless or electric drill or screw gun
2. 3/8" drive bit
PARTS REQUIRED:
A. Rear strut assembly
B. H-bracket
C. Nylon bushing
D. Self-tapping screw
Position the H-bracket (B) on rear strut assembly (A) such that the bracket is positioned 1/2" minimum behind
the middle strut's H-bracket (towards the rear of the strut) and over a straight, at area of the side railing. The nal
position of the rear strut H-bracket must be such that it does not interfere with the operation of the bimini top
with the boot installed. Use an electric drill with a 3/8" nut-driver bit and the included 1/4" self-tapping screw (D)
to fasten the assembly.
Install both nylon bushings (C) into the pre-drilled holes in H-bracket as shown.
A
B
C
D½" Min.

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INSTALLATION
STEP 7  STANDOFF
TOOLS REQUIRED:
1. (2) Phillips screwdrivers
PARTS REQUIRED:
A. Stand-o leg
B. 1/4" x 1-1/2" Phillips screw
C. 1/4" Phillips nut
Align pre-drilled holes in stand-o leg (A) with holes in the already installed nylon bushings.
Next, align Phillips screw (B) with Phillips nut (C) and tighten using two Phillips screwdrivers.
Stand-o leg has a slight miter that should angle towards the mitered end of the rear strut assembly.
A
After installation, leg should
angle in this direction.
B
C
REPEAT STEPS 67 FOR THE SECOND ASSEMBLY
NOTICE

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INSTALLATION
STEP 8  LOCATE LEFT
TOOLS REQUIRED:
1. Pencil
PARTS REQUIRED:
A. Rear strut/actuator assembly
B. Center bow
Begin by inserting center bows (B) into the already mounted actuator assembly (C), about an inch for now.
Next, insert the center bows (B) into the other actuator assembly (A) until the Bimini width matches the boat’s
rear frame width until the stand-o legs (D) rests as near the center of the side rail as possible. Now, move
assembly (A) forward and aft until the left actuator is in line with the right actuator. Mark the bows' position and
repeatSteps 3-5.
AC
B
B
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INSTALLATION
STEP 9  WIRE SWITCH
TOOLS REQUIRED:
1. Wire cutter/stripper
2. Wire crimper
3. Cordless or electric drill or screw gun
4. 1/2" drill bit
PARTS REQUIRED:
A. Control switch
B. Breaker
C. Wire terminals
Locate where on the helm you want the control switch and drill 1/2" hole. Trim excess wire length and connect
the white wire from each actuator to one side of the switch (A) and the dark blue wires to the other side
of the switch (A). Connect positive and negative battery leads and breaker (B) as shown using excess wire
trimmedearlier.
A
B
NOTE RED DOT
ON OR NEAR
ONE MOTOR
TERMINAL
3/16" FLAG TERMINAL
FULLY INSULATED (4) REQ'D
DPDT REVERSING TOGGLE SWITCH
PHILMORE #30 - 125
BATTERY
GROUND (-)
BATTERY
POSITIVE (+)
1/4" SPADE TERMINAL
FULLY INSULATED
(4) REQUIRED
#10 INSULATED
RING TERMINAL
(2) REQUIRED
6 AMP SHORT STOP BREAKER
BUSSMAN #121A06-A2M-HD
NOTE: ALL WIRES TO BE 16 GAUGE
NOTE: A helm switch and RF Remote Control are provided, but both do not need to be installed for the system to
operate. If the helm switch and the RF Remote Control are both installed, refer to the wiring diagram in
that section.