This flat panel was used on boats equipped with diesel engines and Edson steering systems prior to the angled instrument panel pods and Edson's "Vision Series" pedestals.

1) Some early boats had the ignition switch mounted on the panel. Keys with flotation would often catch on the wheel so the ignition was moved to the side of the pod.

2) Early panels were either not supplied with a high temperature alarm or the alarm just dangled inside of the pod. In either case the high temp alarm was inadequate. This new design includes a Dual Tone Alarm Module directly on the surface of the panel where it can be heard. If your boat was built prior to 1992 (and has not already been updated by a previous owner) you will need our "High Temp Alarm Retrofit kit". It is offered separately below under "Required and Related Products."

1) Some early boats had the ignition switch mounted on the panel. Keys with flotation would often catch on the wheel so the ignition was moved to the side of the pod. Earlier panels were not supplied with high temperature alarms, so this newer design provides that additional safety feature as well. The water temperature switch was included with the engine but you may need to run an additional wire from the engine plug to the panel.

2) Some earlier panels had the tachometer mounted on the starboard side of the panel and the instrument pod flange was trimmed at that location for proper clearance. With the tachometer now on the port side, you may find that you need to trim a bit of the instrument pod flange for proper clearance. Look at any modifications to the existing flange to see how much trimming may be required. Note that your panel has to be removed to see the modification to the flange.

3) Each tachometer is bench tested before it leaves our vendor. This leaves the indicator at a position other than zero. Once you install the tachometer, the indicator will return to zero when the engine is stopped with the kill lever before the ignition is switched off.

4) A fine calibration potentiometer is under the sticker at the back (see "More Images" below). It is a delicate electronic device mounted to the far side of the circuit board with three soldered on contacts. The adjustment is accessible through a small hole in the board. A watch maker can successfully adjust it without damaging it or pushing it off of the circuit board. Our experience indicates that mechanics are too ham-fisted and will break it every time. If approximately correct isn't accurate enough for your needs, you can attempt to adjust it using a jeweler's flat blade screwdriver (not phillips head). But once you remove the sticker over the calibration screw, the warranty is void and the tachometer cannot be returned.

5) If used on a Perking engine equipped boat, you may have to change the temperature sender at the engine to conform with the American standard impedance range and polarity.

6) Caution! Only use warm soapy water, no degreasers or harsh chemical cleaners, to clean the plastic panels.