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Powrtran TAILFIN Installation And Maintenance Manual

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  • Page 2 “” Love my Powrtran for my kicker. Will have it on my boat from here on out and every other fishing boat I will own in the future! -John H.

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Please read through all of the information carefully before beginning your installation and if you have any questions, please feel free to contact our technical service department at 1-800-466-7697. A DIVISION OF 24253 COUNTY ROAD 7 ST. CLOUD, MN 56301 1-800-466-7697 WWW.POWRTRAN.COM ...to control your Kicker...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction....................3 Installation Instructions..............5 Programming the System...............26 Care and Maintenance..............28 Troubleshooting..................30 Wiring Diagram...................32 iTroll......................33 Warranty....................34 Notes......................36 About Us....................38 There’s nothing quicker...

  • Page 5: Installation Instructions

    WILL VOID any and all warranty protection. If you have any questions, please contact our Customer Service team at 1-800-466-7697. You can also email us at info@powrtran.com STEP 1 Clean your outboard’s steer tube of debris with an air compressor or with some canned air cleaner.
  • Page 6 STEP 2 Determine on which side of the outboard you will install the Linkage. You need 9” of clearance on the Linkage side and 7.5” of clearance on the Motor side. STARBOARD Application 9” 7.5” PORT Application STEP 2 Remove the gray Wiper Nut from the Actuator. There’s nothing quicker...
  • Page 7 STEP 3 Slide the Actuator through the tilt tube so that the threaded tab-end finishes on the side of the outboard you will mount your Linkage to. Note: For the purposes of this instruction, we will show the STARBOARD application. STEP 4 Insert the Wiper Nut over the Actuator and onto the steer tube.
  • Page 8 STEP 6 Twist the Wiper Nut onto the steer tube. You do not need to use a tool to tighten the Wiper Nut but it should be secure. STEP 7 Twist the screw out a few inches. There’s nothing quicker...
  • Page 9 STEP 8 Slide the Motor over the Actuator coupler. Make sure to line up the slot in the Motor shaft with the tab inside the coupler. STEP 9 Put pressure on the Actuator to keep the shafts engaged as you twist the Motor onto the steer tube..to control your Kicker...
  • Page 10 STEP 10 Use an adjustable wrench to tighten the Motor in place. The Motor is tight when you feel the bearing bottom out inside the Motor cone. STEP 11 Route the Motor cable down to your battery compartment. There’s nothing quicker...
  • Page 11 STEP 12 Locate the three components of your Control Module. A. LED SWITCH B. CONTROL HARNESS C. POWER LEAD STEP 13 Mount the Control Harness inside the battery box. The Harness is supplied with industrial plastic VELCRO which can be utilized for installation..to control your Kicker...
  • Page 12 STEP 14 Plug the Motor cable into the Motor output on the Control Harness. STEP 15 Connect the Power Lead to the LED Switch. There’s nothing quicker...
  • Page 13 STEP 16 Connect the LED Switch to the Control Harness. STEP 17 Connect the 24’ Corded Switch to one of the switch inputs on the Control Module. Note: The Module is supplied with two switch inputs. This allows you to connect both your 24’...
  • Page 14 STEP 18 Connect the Control Module to your 12V battery. STEP 19 Turn the system on by pressing the power button on the LED switch. The LED will blink slowly to indicate that the system is on and connected to power. There’s nothing quicker...
  • Page 15 STEP 20 Pair your Wireless Remote to your system. Press and hold BOTH directional buttons on the 24’ Corded Switch for 5 seconds. The LED Switch will go solid indicating the system is in pairing mode. Press and hold EITHER directional button on your Wireless Remote for 1 second.
  • Page 16 STEP 22 With a permanent marker, mark the Actuator at the point where it meets the Wiper Nut. STEP 23 Use your Wireless Remote to extend the Actuator all the way out. There’s nothing quicker...
  • Page 17 STEP 24 Mark the Actuator again at the point where it meets the Wiper Nut. STEP 25 Measure the distance between the marks you drew in Steps 22 and 24. At the halfway point between those two marks, draw a third mark on the Actuator..to control your Kicker...
  • Page 18 INSTALLING YOUR LINKAGE Most outboard motors have two bolts located below the power head for installing a tiller handle. The bracket supplied with the TAILFIN System is designed to utilize one of these bolts. See Fig. A on Pg. 19.
  • Page 19 STARBOARD-SIDE LINKAGE INSTALLATION PORT-SIDE LINKAGE INSTALLATION ...to control your Kicker...
  • Page 20 STEP 27 Position your outboard so it is facing straight forward. This ensures that when the Linkage is attached, the motor will have even turning in both directions. STEP 28 Twist the long Quick-Connect Stud into the threaded hole in the tab-end of the Actuator. The 3/8” Nut will be on the top-side of the tab.
  • Page 21 STEP 29 Attach the Linkage to the Actuator by installing the Quick-Connect housing to the Long Stud. STEP 30 Install your motor connection point. Here we have shown the supplied Bracket. Note: If using the supplied Bracket, ensure you install with the correct powerhead bolt. Starboard-side Linkage = Port-side bolt Port-side Linkage = Starboard-side bolt ...to control your Kicker...
  • Page 22 STEP 31 Attach the Linkage to the motor. The Quick-Connect Stud will need to be installed first. See Figures A and B on Pg. 19. Note: If you need to adjust the length of the Linkage arm, simply loosen the Adjustment Nut in the center of the Linkage.
  • Page 23 STEP 33 Use an adjustable wrench to tighten the Linkage Adjustment Nut. STEP 34 Securely tighten the Jam Nut on the Long Stud..to control your Kicker...
  • Page 24 STEP 35 STEP 36 There’s nothing quicker...
  • Page 25 STEP 37 STEP 38 ...to control your Kicker...

  • Page 26: Programming The System

    PROGRAMMING THE SYSTEM Located on the master shut-off switch near the motor, is an LED indicator, which is used for programming the system and troubleshooting. For normal operation, the LED will blink at a rate of one blink/second (1Hz) with a 50% duty cycle. Pairing the Remote: Press and hold both the LEFT and RIGHT buttons on the corded switch and hold for 5 seconds.
  • Page 27 PROGRAMMING THE SYSTEM Configuring the Speed: Press and hold the ‘1’ key for 5 seconds. The LED will go solid until the ‘1’ key is released, indicating the user is in the program mode for the motor speed. 2. LED will flash to indicate speed, default is 50% of full speed (and full current).

  • Page 28: Care And Maintenance

    CARE AND MAINTENANCE OVERVIEW The TAILFIN Steering System was designed to withstand and perform in the harshest marine environments. With that said, a few simple steps can help maximize the life and performance of your system. GENERAL CARE After using your boat, open the battery compartment to allow any trapped moisture or gases to escape.
  • Page 29 CARE AND MAINTENANCE To properly disassemble the actuator, you will want to secure it in a vice. Great care must be taken when doing this to ensure the actuator tube is not marred or crushed. It is HIGHLY recommended you pad the vice jaws with a towel first and avoid over-tightening.

  • Page 30: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING There’s nothing quicker...
  • Page 31 Linkage mounting point Adjust or reinstall the incorrect linkage mounting point, keeping it as close to the center of the outboard as possible If your problem still persists, please contact Powrtran Customer Service at 1-800-466-7697..to control your Kicker...

  • Page 32: Wiring Diagram

    WIRING DIAGRAM MOTOR NOTE: iTroll hookup is only for those customers installing an iTroll. If, after installing the iTroll, the directional 12V RELAY CONTROL MODULE buttons on the iTroll behave opposite of desired, simply reverse the position of the Red and Green wires.

  • Page 33: Itroll

    You got steering, now how about throttle? The iTroll allows you to set up a remote kicker control station anywhere in your boat. If you pair your TAILFIN with the iTroll, you can steer and control throttle right from the iTroll, while also using the TAILFIN’s wireless remote to steer.

  • Page 34: Warranty

    WARRANTY It is Customer’s responsibility to make a careful inspection of the Product for evidence of loss or damage, both apparent and concealed. loss or damage by motor freight, freight forwarders, railway express, rail or air shipments, secure a notation of any loss or damage on Customer’s copy and on the carrier’s copy of the delivery receipt, retain products and shipping containers, and call carrier immediately for an inspection and file a claim with the carrier.
  • Page 35 WARRANTY This warranty shall not apply to Products that have been repaired or altered by anyone other than Manufacturer. This Warranty shall not apply to any Products subject to misuse due to common negligence or accident, or any product which has been improperly installed. Any oral statement concerning the Products inconsistent with this warranty shall be of no force or effect.

  • Page 36: Notes

    NOTES ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... There’s nothing quicker...
  • Page 37 NOTES ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................to control your Kicker...

  • Page 38: About Us

    Check out our website, www.powrtran.com, to see how we can Elevate Your Boating Experience! There’s nothing quicker...
  • Page 40 Reproduction of this booklet, in whole or in part, without permission is prohibited. All artwork contained within this booklet has been properly licensed by Powrtran Inc. for the sole purpose of this publication. Any images of other company’s products and/or logos is in no way intentional and does not signify any business relationship between said company and Powrtran Inc.

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