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Helm Control Systems
retracted. Do not paint the stainless ram above the
area that is exposed when retracted. The bottom
paint will damage the O-ring seals when the ram
is retracted and allow seawater to enter the ac-
tuator motor. Contact your dealer or the trim tab
manufacturer for information regarding the correct
bottom paint for the trim tabs.
Refer to the trim tab owner’s manual for additional
maintenance information, specications, trouble-
shooting and operating instructions.
Zipwake Trim Tab Maintenance
The trim blade actuators are electric and require
no routine maintenance except to periodically
inspect the actuators for marine growth and test
the system to ensure that it is operating properly.
Marine growth can interfere with the proper opera-
tion of the trim blades. To reduce problems due
to marine growth, always fully retract the blades
after operating the boat and periodically inspect
and clean marine growth from the actuators and
blades.
To discourage marine growth on the actuators,
antifouling paint can be applied. When applying
paint to the an actuator, make sure the blade
is fully retracted. Do not paint the blade above
the area that is exposed when retracted. Bottom
paint could damage the actuator when the blade
is retracted. Contact your dealer or Zipwake for
information regarding the correct bottom paint
for the trim system.
Refer to the Zipwake owner’s manual for additional
maintenance information, specications, trouble-
shooting and operating instructions.
Zipwake Interceptor on Transom