BENNETT MARINE ES2000 Euro Style Rocker Switch Instructions

June 15, 2024
Bennett Marine

BENNETT MARINE ES2000 Euro Style Rocker Switch

Product Information

  • Product Name: ES2000 Rocker Control for Hydraulic Systems
  • Model Number: 5005447 – R102219

Description:
The ES2000 Rocker Control is a component of a complete hydraulic trim tab system manufactured by Bennett Marine. This control is designed to improve the performance of your boat by adjusting the running angle of the vessel. It helps in getting on plane faster, correcting listing, improving visibility, and enhancing fuel efficiency and overall performance.

Product Usage Instructions:

  1. Ensure you have a complete hydraulic trim tab system installed in your boat.
  2. Refer to the provided wiring diagram for proper installation.
  3. Connect the wires as follows:
    • Yellow wire: Snap-on Bezel (7/64)
    • Red wire: Port valve
    • Green wire: Starboard valve
    • Blue wire: Pump pressure (Trim tabs down)
    • Yellow wire: Pump retract (Trim tabs up)
    • Orange wire: Connect to 12V (+)
  4. Use the provided drilling template to ensure accurate installation.
  5. Print or copy the drilling template at 100% scale.
  6. If you have any questions or need further assistance, visit BennettTrimTabs.com or call (866)894-1626.
  7. To operate the Rocker Helm Control:
    • Make sure the trim tabs are properly sized for your boat.
    • Operate the Rocker Control in short half-second bursts.
    • Allow the boat to react before making another adjustment.
    • The frequency of adjustments depends on the size of the trim tabs and the boat’s speed.
  8. When using the Rocker Control:
    • Lowers Port Bow: Depress the Rocker Control to lower the port bow of the boat.
    • Lowers Stbd. Bow: Depress the Rocker Control to lower the starboard bow of the boat.
    • Raises Port Bow: Raise the Rocker Control to raise the port bow of the boat.
    • Raises Stbd Bow: Raise the Rocker Control to raise the starboard bow of the boat.

To learn more about trim tabs and their benefits, visit BennettTrimTabs.com/Guide or contact Bennett Marine at (866)894-1626 for further assistance.

Overview

PN: ES2000
For more information on a complete hydraulic trim tab system, please visit BennettTrimTabs.com/Hydraulic.

Items Included

  • Hydraulic Rocker Control
  • (4) #8 screws
  • (4) Ring terminals

Tools Required

  • Power drill
  • 7/64″ Drill bit
  • 2.5″ Hole saw

Installation Instructions

  • Before drilling any holes, read the entire instructions.
  • Unsnap the bezel from the control. Using the bezel locate the position for the control at the helm. Check carefully to make sure there are no obstructions behind the dashboard before drilling any holes.
  • The bezel requires a footprint of 2-13/16″ x 2-13/16″. Cut a 2-1/2″ hole in the center of the footprint using a hole saw.
  • Pull the wire harness up through the hole and attach it to the back of the control with the ring terminals enclosed. Please make sure that the gasket is in place with the flat side down before attaching wires to the control. There are two screws for each wire. (The wire can be attached to either screw.) The brass strip is marked with the first letter of that color of the wire. All 12 screws must be in place and snug for proper control function.
  • Mark the four locations for the 7/64″ pilot holes and drill. Test fastening with the #8 screws. Open the holes to 1/8″ if necessary.
  • Place the wire harness and switch in the hole with yellow connections at top. Secure the switch plate assembly with the enclosed #8 screws. Be sure the switch is properly seated and snap bezel onto switch plate assembly.
  • Note: The bezel will secure completely when BOW DOWN is at the top and the switch plate assembly is mounted with the top and bottom in proper position (yellow connections at top).

Wiring Diagram

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Drilling Template

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Using Your Rocker Helm Control

Properly sized trim tabs improve the performance of your boat by adjusting the running angle of your vessel. Bennett Marine trim tabs help you get on plane faster, correct listing, improve visibility, and increase your fuel efficiency and performance.

  • Get up on plane quickly, and at lower speeds
  • Increase performance and fuel efficiency
  • Increase visibility and safety
  • Adjust the boat’s attitude for changes in speed, sea conditions, and shifting weight
  • Correct listing and porpoising
How Trim Tabs Work

When the tabs are deployed downward, the water force on the trim tab surface creates upward pressure, raising the stern and lowering the bow. The port trim tab lowers the starboard bow, and the starboard trim tab lowers the port bow.

When the port tab is lowered independently, an upward force at the port stern of the boat is created. The inverse applies when lowering the starboard tab independently.

Operating the Rocker Control

Trim tabs are easy to use and after just a few times using will become second nature. The concept is simple but the results are impressive.

Making Small Adjustments
The key to getting the best results from your trim tabs is to operate them in short half-second “bursts” and let the boat react before making another adjustment. The amount of time between corrections is influenced by the size of the trim tabs and the boat’s speed.

Learn More About Trim Tabs

Learn more about trim tabs at BennettTrimTabs.com/Guide.

  • Key features & benefits
  • Sizing guidelines
  • System comparison
  • Install tips, and more

Have questions

We’re here to help.

Visit BennettTrimTabs.com or call (866)894-1626.

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