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Section I Initial System Start IJP
The very first time your PerfectPass is turned on, it may ask you two questions:
1. I S.Z L i MPI ^ = Yes ] If your boat has the standard 5.7L engine, press the UP
Key. For the optional Big Block 6 or 8.1L, Press the DOWN Key'
2. I Read in MPH ^ = Yes ] If you want your system to display in MPH, press the
Up Key. For metric, press the Down Key.
USING WAKEBOARDPRO
There are three operating modes to choose from: (1) Wakeboard Mode is speed based
and controls from the paddle wheel; (2) RPM Mode allows the user to set an RPM value;
and (3) Slalom Mode allows recreational slalom skiers to enter a speed for open water
skiing. (24 -36 mph).
The ON/OFF key is pressed to tum control ON or OFF. System should always be in OFF
mode u.hen not in use. Tuming system ON or OFF is always done at neutral or at idle for
safeq'. You may be asked to confirm you are in neuhal as follows I IN NEUTRAL ^:
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T-rpicalll'. rvakeboarders prefer the pull characteristics of the speed based Wakeboard
Vtoae. Thi.s mode is designed for 9 - 25 mph. Open water skiers at higher speeds should
use the RF\[ or Slalom Mode.
Wakeboard Uode (Speed Based)
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Tachometer
When system is ON, the screen will appear as above with set point speed at left. By using
Menu Key you can move around the screen and highlight set point to make speed
changes.
TIP: You can adjust the contrast on your screen by pressing MENU and UP keys together.

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Once desired speed has been set, you can simply drive normally and when set point has
been reached or exceeded the system will engage and take over automatically. (You will
hear an audile beep and "WAKEBD" heading will become highlighted to confirm
engagement.
To disengage system, pull back on the throttle.
The key to good driving is to smoothly drive to engagement speed so PerfectPass can
seamleisly iake control. If you have a heavily laden boat and need full throttle from start,
slowly puil back on handle as speed increases to help PerfectPass engage smoothly.
If the rider falls, pull throttle back and system will disengage. Retum slowly to rider and
pull them back up. PerfectPass will once again engage when set speed is reached.
Menu Arrow E - To move to another mode, use menu ke.v to highlight Menu arrow and
press up key to confirm. The follo*ing screen uiil appear uith other operating modes
you can select.
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KEBOHRD
KDW, NN - These backgroun,j settings allon
"djustahle )'ou to tailor the pull
characteristics of \\takeboardPro" To access, hi-shlight \Ienu Key E, and press up to
highlight \\rakeboard mode. \[hen \l-a]ietroard is hiqhnishted, press Down Key and the
follo*ing screen uill appear:
I(DW (fhrottle PuIl Rete; - KD\l- .*n be chmg*: ;o-::J :p lr dou,r lia1s" The higher
the value, the more ag-elessive the control' Hear-r hoas ::1 :ee"l higher ralues' Factory
setting is about 80. Normal ftrnge is 80 - 200.
NN (Paddle wheel Filter Factor) - NN is set at about 12t1. The higher the r allue the
more filtering is done. If you feel you boat is surging a little too much, raise ralue by 20
or 30. If you feel the speed is slowly drifting around too much, try a lo*er value to
tighten control.
Speedometer Calibration - If you feel PerfectPass is not showing an accurate speed,
see calibration details on Page 7.
CS (Control Setting) - This value affects how well your system engages. See Section
5, Page 6 for details.

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Sectioh 2 RPM Mode
USING RPM MODE
In this mode, the screen will appear as follows:
Operating in this mode is very similar to using the \\-alieboard or Tick modes, ercept the
system is now controlling to an RPM SETPOL\T.
RPMDRIWNG
1. SETPOINT
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Tachometer
Prior to towing the rider / skier, senect the RPII SETPOf\-T b1-using the uP or DOWN
ke1-s with the SETPOTVI highlighteoJ on the screen Puiilrhe rider up smoothly and
conrinue to accelerate up to or trel-om,J ihe RF\{ SETPOIIT so the system can engage
and take contol. The dieital tachonneter shouid rnatch rhe RP\I set ooint.
Chanqg5 can Lne rnade to the R.F\[ SETFCilL\-II wti]e the l stem in engaged ("on the fly")
to fine-tune the R.F\{ r-ou desre .
WARLD LEADER IN SPEED CONTROL

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Section 3 Slalom Mode
SIMPLE SLALOM
This Simple mode is for recreational skiing and will provide an excellent, tournament
quality pull, however, it is not designed to be as accurate as the tournament class Slalom
modes.
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This mode allows you to set speeds in 2 mph increments ranging from24 - 36 mph. It is
designed for those wishing to use the system for open \\'ater skiing.
(Before calibrating Slalom Mode, you should calibrate at 20 mph in \\-akeboard )lode - See Page 7).
Step 1 Calibrate RPNI Baseline - In:iiai ca-ibr"l:-:: :: b-.el-::es strould be done
with 2 - 3 people in btlai :rJ ,;.--:: :: sr-;:
" -i -. : : s-t fie speed at 34.0
mph, but your digiian sp:ed:;i:-::: s:.-;'--. s-::;:::rg ditTerent such as 33,
simpll.press the ]IE\a k3"", -'' -:: 5' :s ::;:J=:ted then press the
DO\\f ke1-. This c?. :e l::: :- --:: :l-" -::: r:e dock. Press the UP key
several times =i --:: :-;--::: ;--,- -:;rease 15 rpm per press. This
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-:;rease the actual speed.
{:t::st l:e i:r"-:::- -:- -::'= ::tr::-r:;b:-< re SETPOI}*T. Press the
IIE\I 1.:-. :: :-;:*;-- --: E :;:-::.s: :iii tT ker'to retum to the main
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If ;-ou are touing skiers. \-ou c.er. c' .: .; ::: SETPOI\:T :: -:: :i;. r i.e.
30 to 32), or you can raise the rpm t'ase,'-: :.::-:: : r --:3 *-, ::. _-:,i;rg into
the BasCal Screen as described abor.e. For erar:-=. _" : : :-.--: -:l mph set,
but because you have five people in the boat, the speed r.",'be running a
little slow due to the extra weight. You can adjust the speed bv entering
the BseCal Screen and raising the rpm baseline until the digital
speedometer matches the desired speed.

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Section 4 Using Name List
Additional PerfectPass features are accessed by pressing the MENU & UP keys together.
The features available vary depending on the make and model of your boat. If a feature
is not present on your PerfectPass then it is not available on your system. To move to the
next feature press the MENU key.
NAME LIST
This version of PerfectPass allows you to store up to eight names and their preferred
speed. The Name List can be accessed by pressing the UP key when the NAME/MODE
section is highlighted or by going into the SUBMENU and selecting the Name List.
Once in the Name List press the MENU key to move through the list. With the desired
name highlighted press the UP key to select the name from the list and load their settings
or press the DOWN key to edit the name.
Creating Names - First enter the Quick Lis- Press fu llEliu key tmtil [\EW
EI{TRYI is higblighted. Then press the L.? keyto €nter anee'rurme. The following
screen r+'ill then appear:
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Scroll through the alpbabet rrqing UP & IXltl'N keTs, d rhen press MEI{II to move to
next position- Press fte MI[.{U key o morc {lrwgh fre ssttings. ff1ou ae
programming a JUMP or SLALON{ nnc thcrG urill be mo&er page of sefiings to enter.
Editing Names - As you scroll tbrough listofrnneq imead of pressing LT ke1'to
select that name, press the DOWF{ key to editt
Note: Names can be changed by "Editing Names" but can only be deletd by performing
"Svstem Reset".

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Fr Section 5 Other Features
I Press Menu & Up keys together to access the following:
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Screen Contrast - By pressing up or down keys you can change the contrast level.
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Range is 0 - 5. Lower values : better visibility in extreme sun. 3 is normal.
H- Name List - You can get to the name list through this feature, or by highlighting the
mode or name on main screen and press up.
Fl System Info - This screen will display software version #,battery voltage, engine
selection and water temperature. (Some information not on all boats)
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CS & CR (Control Settings)
CS is a control parameter for the Wakeboard speed based modes. This adjustable
parameter allows you to tune the engagement of the s)'stem so it is ideal for your boat.
Fleaviiy weighted boats may need a higher CS to engage and conuoi properll'. Factory
value on WakeboardPro is about 750.
ExamPle:
1. You are set fol 22mph,but s1'stern or'3ishi..:s =i .:--=:: 15::ph betbre setthng
back. CS shouid be lorr'ered. tTn' adl-::;l- :: I - .: -1 :-::- r.
2. You are set for 23 mph. b:r: ::=: -''':-l
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CS must be raised to allo"r,- lb: : --:=: ::-:::-::-::-: : l'-1.
CR ls ror RP\I node ani srlle s- '':* F.;::1 >;:::: ,:c':t i S00.
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Thronle Orerride O\ OtT - S::= :,--i -::::-= :' -=-:: ,-.r.:--rr.. Tiris means
li1-ou adla::; --:: --::::--: ::-r:: --.=
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to *-hele :Le : =::-:
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thronlebecs:: r-:-:::----:J:'-:---:- l::::-- :::--::::- :a :.:::-' :r-:-:1 ;nr-ers for
"Double L p" :-;:c :-,-:i-=. FOf mffit Usert* w:e Felcr0r]rlllrrt'{rmd ':,r erride tre left in OFT
posrnon.
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' - throttle while PerfectPass is engaged and override the srslem. li-.:: ",.-:- ::::e ;.s 3 - 6,
& normal is 4.The higher the value, the more aggressive override is once .;1.- a:eoJ. If you
use override, you must pull the throttle back to its former position for it to re-take control.
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Device Test - Troubleshooting information electronic throttle systems. See Page 10 for
details
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More Throttle - If 1'ou see the # sign flashing in the upper right part of screen, this
I means the system is running out of manual throttle. Advance the handle forward a little
-=t until the # sign disappears,
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Section 6 CALIBRATING PERFECTPASS SPEEDOMETER
(Wakeboard Mode)
If your digital speedometer is not accurate, you can go into the Speedo CaI screen of the
system. This is accessed by pressing the DOWIrI key with the E highlighted on the main
Wakeboard screen.
We recommend you check and calibrate if necessary-at l0 rnF'b,.
With the Calibration Adjust highlighted rrn the scrtra p:ess either the t? or DOWN keys
to speed or slow the boat.
CASE I.
CASE 2.
Paddlewheel Factor
1. Galibration Adjust
Boat Speedometer readiLng -,Jn'el ihe: P-=ricTPsss Speedometer
Press the L? kel-untillfie ro'a: sptrcl'-:etetr naatches the PerfectPass
speedometer.
B oat srreedomerrer :ea;:r€ :-l:rm r* F ert-ictPass Speedometer
Fress lhe DO$}_- c:i-:-::-:e l:el speeconaeter matches the PerfectPass
sF'eeiomeier
\\ten the :jeed reradcu rrtch*t -le l:d; ,lr =:sri:ce 1ee,J press \IE\f once to
hrghlight the I t:er rrrss -ire LIP 'l::-ilil" -r- :=:r- :: -':- -t:tr-
Erample: Il'3-i-ruL are anJ er;;gl; a *;L
-- i: :t -- :-?ffiJ.i-iler ln GPS is
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reading 18 mph, go i-mto -t the Speedo Cel screm crJ.I-s:s::e DO\\}-- k:i

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Section 7
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DRIYING TIPS
Always pull a rider up smoothly. If you accelerate too far past the target speed,
you can gently pull the throttle handle back to assist PerfectPass in taking control.
When PerfectPass engages you will hear an audible "beep". In addition when
engaged the mode (or name) will become highlighted.
Always leave your hand on the throttle and keep an eye on the lake ahead. Pull
back throttle to neutral to stop boat. (The system will immediately disengage and
the boat will be under manual control).
When returning to a rider in the water, drive very slowly and carefully. Always
turn engine off when loading or unloading a rider from platform. Never back a
boat up when someone is in water behind.
The speed based mode is not designed for skiing & speeds over 25 mph as the
control may not be smooth. RPM or Slalom mode is designed for smooth control
over 25 mph.
'More throttle" If you see the # sign on the screerr- this means PerfectPass is
running out of control room, press tkofile hendle sfightly ahead until the #
disappears.
On some systems, )ou can teryrrilyowr-d& fre rystem by applytng more
throttle- See override ou Page 6-
In a Urrn, tre engine me1" mder& b maintein speed- If )rcu fe€l it is too
simpl\r a6si$ e€ s5MEmbyfning back on the throttle to help the
rid€r- As 1,w erir thc ftrn" dmtydwme
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hsrulle so PerfectPass can proper$ re-
Doubletjp - If prrbm is hcNrilyffid *rd yw need mme power during this
manouver, )pu cm m offiol (NF d oqlere dre trrn &idng manually. As
you exit 'Double-IJp" )Du cm brn cmol bac,k m-
WORLD LEADER IN SPEED COffTROL