3. Tools Needed

• Drill
• Dual Action Sander
• Oscillating Tool or Hacksaw
• Torque Wrench (20-80 in-lbs required)
• Socket Set (13 mm required)
• Phillips Head Screwdriver
• Hex Bit Sockets (2.5, 4, 5 & 6 mm required)
• Hex Wrenches (Allen Keys) (2.5, 5 & 6 mm required)
• Adjustable Wrench
• Squeegee, Putty Knife, or Tongue Depressor
• Digital Protractor
• 6-12 in. Straight Edge
• 3 ft Straight Edge
• Drill Bits or Hole Saw in Sizes 3/32 in. (2.4 mm), 9/64 in. (3.6 mm), 1/4 in. (6.4 mm) & 3/4 in. (19 mm)
• Approved Two-Part High Strength Adhesive (Methyl Methacrylate Adhesive or Epoxy) (See list below)
  • For epoxies, Section 8.6 – Removing Gel Coat must be followed
• Two-Part Adhesive Dispense Gun (Check mixing ratio compatibility)
• Two-Part Adhesive Mixing Nozzles (Check mixing ratio compatibility)
• Marine Adhesive Sealant (3M 5200 is recommended)
• Masking Tape
• 60 Grit Sandpaper
• *High-Strength Threadlocker (Vibra-Tite 132 is recommended)
• Acetone or Denatured Alcohol
• Clean Gloves (recommended)
• Plain White Paper Towels
• Marker, Pen, or Pencil

*Vibra-Tite 132 will be included in the package. If an alternate threadlocker is used, a threadlocker activator/primer will likely be required for the threadlocker to cure properly with the stainless steel hardware.

Two-Part High Strength Adhesives

Approved adhesives and working times*:

• Methyl Methacrylate Adhesives (MMAs)
  • Acralock SA10-35 (25-35 minute), SA10-40 (40-50 minute), SA10-45 (35-50 minute), SA10-60 (50-70 minute), SA10-75 (65-90 minute), SA10-100 (90-120 minute)
  • Adhesivetech AT330 (18-32 minute)
  • Crestabond M1- 60HV/2 (60 minute)
  • Partite 7425 (25 minute)
  • Plexus MA590 (90 minute)
  • SciGrip SG300-40 (40 minute)
  • Utiligrip MMA330 (18-32 minute)
• Epoxies (For epoxies, Section 8.6 – Removing Gel Coat must be followed)
  • Araldite 2015-1 (45 minute)
  • Pettit Flexpoxy (25 minute)
  • West Systems Six10 (42 minute)

Adhesive, dispense guns, and solvent wipes can be purchased from the Seakeeper Partner center or your local and online retailers.

*Note:

• Working times listed above are the average window for applying, assembling, and adjusting when mounting the Wedge Pack with adhesive.
• Adhesives also have fixture times that must be honored when considering how long to wait before mounting the Actuator.
• Each adhesive has a full cure time or close to full cure, which must be met before any load is applied. After the installation is complete, before sea trialing the boat, wait at least the full cure time advertised by the adhesive manufacturer in the temperature during the install, or 24 hours, whichever is greater.
• Temperature will greatly affect all of the times mentioned above. Warmer temperatures reduce working time. Colder temperatures increase fixture time and cure time. (In very cold climates, the adhesive may need to cure for multiple days before sea trialing.)
• Refer to technical data sheets (TDS) and manufacturer recommendations for the particular adhesive being used.

Quantity:

Controller Size	Minimum Adhesive Quantity (per boat)	Minimum Adhesive Quantity (per Transom Plate)
450 mm	900 ml	450 ml
525 mm	1050 ml	525 ml
600 mm	1200 ml	600 ml

Approved two-part adhesives come in multiple mixing ratios – 1:1, 2:1, or 10:1. Use the correct dispense gun and mixing nozzles for the adhesive type. Failure to do so will result in poor adhesion and will void the systems warranty.

WARNING: Check the adhesive being used to verify it is compatible with the hull material (epoxy resin fiberglass, polyester resin fiberglass, gel coat, etc). Some require a primer when used with certain materials. For example: Plexus primer must be used if performing an aluminum hull installation with Plexus MA590.