5.3 Installing the Latch Base
Remove the two 6-32 x 5/16" screws from the inserts on the mounting bracket (A). Install the latch base (A2) with the two 6-32
x 5/16" screws that you removed.
Repeat the process on the opposite side of the mounting bracket (A).
5.4 Installing the Mounting Bracket to the Kayak
Align the mounting bracket (A) with the molded-in inserts located on top of the Helix PD
kayaks console area. The open end
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of the u-shaped mounting bracket (A) should face the stern of the boat. Place the ¼ x 1 x 1/16 washers (A4) on the 1/4-20 x 1"
screws (A3) and secure the mounting bracket (A) to the inserts with the screws (A3). Before installing the right side, bow-most
1/4-20 x 1" screw (A3) place the looped end of the tether and cotter pin (A5) between the mounting bracket (A) and the ¼ x 1
x 1/16" washer (A4) and then install screw (A3) to secure the cotter pin (A5) in place.
(A3). Before installing the right side, bow-most 1/4-20 x 1" screw (A3) place the looped end of the tether and cotter pin (A5)
between the mounting bracket (A) and the ¼ x 1 x 1/16" washer (A4) and then install screw (A3) to secure the cotter pin (A5)
in place.
Insert the quick release pin (A6) into the receiver from the left side and use the cotter pin (A5) to tether the quick release pin
(A6) into place until you are ready to install the Helix PD (E) to the kayak. (See section 9)
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