Mechanical Installation Manual (750-1500)
10.2 Exposed Cable Entry
In the instance in which the Actuator cable will be exposed, follow this procedure for mounting the supplied protective conduit for the Actuator cable.
- Check for structural clearances and rigging inside the hull before proceeding with drilling holes for the cable route in the transom.
- Determine the ideal location where the cable will penetrate the hull based on Section 5.7
- Using 3/4 in. (19 mm) drill-bit or hole saw, drill a hole through the transom.
- Apply a liberal amount of sealant on the outer diameter of the gland. Install the Cable Gland tube from the inside (Figure 56 – Sealant Application to Cable Gland).
- Install the Nut on the outboard side of the transom. Tighten until the Nut contacts the transom. Do not overtighten (Figure 57 – Outboard Cable Gland Nut Installation).
- Cut off the excess threads on the outboard side using a hacksaw or oscillating tool (Figure 58 – Cable Gland Trimming).
- Hold the Inner Cable guide up to the Cable Gland in the desired mounting location. Mark the locations of the two (2) mounting screws and drill 3/32 in. (2.4 mm) pilot holes in these locations.
- Inject sealant in both pilot holes. Use a screwdriver to install the two (2) No. 8 x 1-1/2 in. screws to mount the Inner Cable Guide.
