Firstmate 1/2 Inch Od Sensor Tubing Instruction Manual (+ PDF)

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1 1/2 Inch OD Sensor Tubing

2 Sensor Assembly Installation

2.1 Documents / Resources

2.1.1 References

1/2 Inch OD Sensor Tubing

Sensor Assembly Installation

Product Information:

Product: Sensor Assembly
Manufacturer: Firstmate, Inc.
Website: www.firstmatecontrols.com
Contact Number: 636-239-9707
Model: Form SAI-16
Updated: 2022

Items Needed for Installation:

3/8 wrench
20-30 12-14 cable ties (wire ties)

Product Usage Instructions:

REMOVE FIRSTMATE ENCLOSURE:
1. Use a 3/8 wrench to remove screws from the Firstmate enclosure.
  Take the enclosure off the frame.
INSTALL SENSOR TUBE:
1. Raise the boat and lift it to the desired UP position.
  - Note: The boat must be on the lift to assure correct sensor
    positioning.
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.
  - Note: The pickup tube should be mounted vertically and
    perpendicular to the surface of the water.
3. 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. Route the sensor hose from the sensor tube along the lift and
  up one of the lift arms (be sure to allow UP/DOWN lift travel),
  keeping the hose out of the water (eliminates animals chewing), and
  secure it with cable ties.
5. Finish routing the sensor tube into the Firstmate and secure it
  to the frame using cable ties.
6. Cut off excess hose and install the barbed end of the quick
  connect fitting into the sensor hose. Secure the quick connect
  fitting with a clamp.
Push the other end of the quick connect fitting into the
frame-mounted female connector.

For programming instructions, consult the User Guide or
visit our website: www.firstmatecontrols.com

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Sensor Assembly Installation
Updated 2022
ITEMS NEEDED FOR INSTALLATION:
3/8″ wrench 20-30 12-14″ cable ties (wire ties)
Figure 1
Before sensor tube installation, confirm boat is on the lift and is in the full UP position (tanks blow air)
NOTE: Prior to installing sensor tube & hose, DO NOT let water get inside sensor HOSE! Must be air only. If hose is dropped in water during installation, you must blow through one end for the water to escape completely through the sensor tube (expels water through sensor tube)
Firstmate, Inc. www.firstmatecontrols.com 636-239-9707 Form SAI-16

1. REMOVE FIRSTMATE ENCLOSURE:
a. Will need 3/8″ wrench to remove screws from Firstmate enclosure. Take enclosure off frame.
2. INSTALL SENSOR TUBE:
a. Raise the boat and lift to the desired UP position.
i. Note: The boat must be on the lift to assure correct sensor positioning
b. Locate a suitable mounting position on the lift cross member nearest the blower box.
i. 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.
c. 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.

i. 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
ii. Note: Putting a little liquid soap on the fitting eases the assembly process.
3. Route the sensor hose from the sensor tube along the lift and up one of the lift arms (be sure to allow UP/DOWN lift travel) keeping the hose out of the water (eliminates animals chewing) secure with cable ties.
4. Finish routing the sensor tube into the Firstmate and secure to frame using cable ties.

5. Cut off excess hose and install barbed end of quick connect fitting into sensor hose. Secure the quick connect fitting w/ clamp.

Figure 2

Firstmate, Inc. www.firstmatecontrols.com 636-239-9707 Form SAI-16

6. Push the other end of the quick connect fitting into the frame mounted female connector.

Figure 3
Consult User Guide for programming or visit our web site: www.firstmatecontrols.com

Firstmate, Inc. www.firstmatecontrols.com 636-239-9707 Form SAI-16