User's Manual

Sarasota Quality Products • 27330 Center Ridge Road •Westlake • Ohio 44145
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PRELIMINARY
Key Captain™ Remote Launching System
Installation Instructions
Sarasota Quality Products is a provider of security/access products for
the marine market. Products are designed to secure personal effects and
equipment, while providing safety, convenience, and launch assistance
for many types of watercraft.
PLEASE SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
FEATURES:
Key Captain™ is a Remote Launching System that provides time saving
remote control launch functions for most boats.
• Lock & Unlock Compartment Latches
• Turn Bilge Blowers On & Off
• Trim Down & Up (Trailer Or Storage Position)
• Operate Auxiliary Functions (Cabin Lighting, Etc.)
• Designed For Easy Installation
• Corrosion Resistant Materials Used Throughout
• Unique System Sleep Mode
• Low Power Saving Operation That Extends Battery Life
• Floating Waterproof Remote Transmitter(s)
• On Site Programmable Remote Transmitter(s)
• Permanently Sealed Control Panel
• Audible Sounder Indicates System Operations
• FCC Compliant
SYSTEM COMPONENTS
CONTROL PANEL
FLOAT REMOTE
TRANSMITTER
SELS ELECTRIC
LOCK LATCH
WARNING:
Read and understand these instructions thoroughly before
proceeding with installation. Improper installation may result in
incorrect operation of the system.
 To prevent personal injury, always disconnect the battery leads
when installing or servicing this product.
 Power source must match the voltage rating of this product.
 Always use a fuse with amperage rating specified for this
system. Failure to do so may result in serious personal injury
or fire hazard.
Power Specification (Key Captain™ Control Panel)
Circuit Voltage Operating Current
Battery (Standby 15MA.) 9 – 16VDC 20 Amp
Lock 9 – 16VDC 10 Amp
Unlock 9 – 16VDC 10 Amp
Trim Up (see note) 9 – 16VDC 5 Amp
Trim Down (see note) 9 – 16VDC 5 Amp
Bilge Blower (see note) 9 – 16VDC 5 Amp
Note: Use BASIC WIRING INSTRUCTIONS except when current
requirements exceed fuse ratings shown, then, use ALTERNATE
WIRING INSTRUCTIONS.
Power Specification (Key Captain™ Electric Lock/Latches)
Circuit Voltage Current
Lock connection (Lt. Blue) 9 – 16VDC 0.5 Amp
Unlock connection (White.) 9 – 16VDC 0.5 Amp
Power Specification (Key Captain™ Transmitter)
Circuit Voltage Battery #
2 Coin Cell batteries 1.5 VDC ea. CR-2
REQUIRED FOR INSTALLATION
• Drill and suitable drill bit
• Hole saw
• Screwdriver
• Wire cutter/striper
• Crimp on wire connectors for 12, 16, & 18 gauge wire
• Cable tie-wraps
• Suitable stainless steel pan head screws
• Fuses as required
• Fuse holder for above fuses
• 12, 16, 18 gauge wire
INSTALLATION
MUST MEET APPLICABLE SECTIONS OF TITLE 33 CFR 183
SUBPART I, USCG REGULATIONS.
To prevent personal injury, always disconnect the battery leads when
installing the control panel, electric lock latches or connections to
auxiliary function devices.
The Key Captain™ control panel is designed for easy installation.
See separate installation instructions for mounting of Key Captain™
electrical lock latches.
MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS
1. The Key Captain™ control panel may be positioned near the helm,
and in a secure area. The control panel may be secured to any
solid, flat mounting surface and oriented in any direction.
2. For security protection, the control panel should be mounted inside
a lockable compartment or other secure area.
3. For maximum reception of signals from the transmitter to the control
panel it should be located close to top level of the boat (see Fig. 1).
It should be mounted within 10 inches of a fuse distribution panel
(furnished by others).
4. Using the control panel as a template, mark holes for mounting feet
and drill holes. Secure control panel in place taking care not to over
tighten screws or penetrate hull.
BASIC WIRING INSTRUCTIONS
Note: Use BASIC WIRING INSTRUCTIONS except when current
requirements exceed fuse ratings shown in Power
Specification (Key Captain™ Control Panel), then, use
ALTERNATE WIRING INSTRUCTIONS.
1. Connect Key Captain™ control panel wires to fuse distribution
box: (Fig 2)
2. Connect control panel negative (green) wire to a good chassis
ground or negative post of battery (Fig. 2)
3. Use a quality marine grade stranded copper wire and connect
from fuse distribution box to the following circuits: (Fig 2)
4. Connect positive (+) battery (red) control panel circuit from
fuse distribution panel to the boat +12VDC battery post (Fig.
2).
5. Connect lock (light blue) control panel circuit wire from fuse
distribution panel to SELS 1000 electrical lock latches.
Observe polarity of wiring to connect to all light blue wires (Fig.
2)
6. Connect unlock (white) control panel circuit wire from fuse
distribution panel to SELS 1000 electrical lock latches.
Observe polarity of wiring to connect all white wires together
(Fig. 2)
7. Connect trim down (pink) control panel circuit wire from fuse
distribution panel to trim down circuit input on trim controller
(Fig. 2)
8. Connect trim/trailer up (orange) control panel circuit wire
from fuse distribution panel to trim/trailer up circuit input on trim
controller (Fig. 2)