4. Position the second cable clamp halfway between the first
clamp and the cable hole. Mark this mounting hole.
5. If a hole has been drilled through the transom, open the large
slot in the transom cable cover. Position the cover over the
cable where it enters the hull. Mark the two mounting holes.
6. At each of the marked locations, use a 3mm or 1/8" bit to drill a
hole 10mm (3/8") deep. To prevent drilling too deeply, wrap
masking tape around the bit 10mm (3/8") from the point.
7. Allow about 10cm (4") of slack in the cable below the lower cable
clamp to accommodate the sensor in the “released” position.
8. Apply marine sealant to the threads of the #6 x 1/2" self-tapping
screw to prevent water from seeping into the transom.If you
have drilled a hole through the transom, apply marine sealant to
the space around the cable where it passes through the
transom.
9. Position the two cable clamps over the cable and fasten them in
place. If used, push the cable cover over the cable and screw it
in place.
10.Route the cable to the instrument
being careful
not to tear the
cable jacket when passing it through the bulkhead(s) and other
parts of the boat. To reduce electrical interference, separate the
sensor cable from other electrical wiring and the engine(s). Coil
any excess cable and secure it in place with zip-ties to prevent
damage.
11.Refer to your echosounder owner’s manual to connect the
transducer to the instrument.
Checking for Leaks
Warning
: When the boat is placed in the water,
immediately
check for leaks around the screws and any hole drilled in the hull.
Never install a sensor and leave the boat in the water unchecked
for several days.
Anti-fouling Paint
Marine growth can accumulate rapidly on the transducer’s surface
reducing performance within weeks. Surfaces exposed to salt
water
must
be coated with anti-fouling paint.Use
water based
anti-fouling paint only.
Never
use ketone based paint, since
ketones can attack many types of plastic possibly damaging the
transducer.
Apply paint to the transducer and all parts of the bracket up to
100mm (4")
above the waterline
. Repaint every 6 months or at the
beginning of each boating season.
Operation
“Up” position
Store the transducer in the “up” position when it is not in use (see
Figure 2). In the “up” position, the transducer is protected from
impact, but note that
the bracket will not release
. The “up”
position must be used when running at high speed [above 30kn
(35MPH)] to minimize drag. The “up” position will provide very
good fishfinding at boat speeds below 6kn (7MPH). Raise the
transducer to the “up” position by pulling on the latch line to
release the latch while pulling on the hoist line to raise the support
tube until the latch engages the lower latch pin (see Figure 4).
“Down” Position
Place the transducer in the “down” position for normal operation.
The bracket will release in this position. To lower the transducer,
pull on the latch line and lower the support tube.
Be sure
that the
latch re-engages with the upper latch pin (see Figure 4).
“Released” Position
When the transducer is in the “down” position and hits an object in
the water, the bracket will release (see Figure 2). Also, when the
boat is making headway, the water exerts drag on the transducer.
As the boat speed increases, the force on the bracket increases
dramatically. Depending on the water conditions and the amount
the transducer projects below the transom, the transducer bracket
will release at about 40kn (46MPH).
After release, the transducer will ride atop the outwash from the
transom and cause minimal drag while the boat is making
headway. The transducer can survive in this condition if the water
is calm. However, pitching and rolling in rough water will stress the
bracket. Also, the transducer will sink at zero boat speed.
The
release feature is not intended to be a substitute for hoisting
the transducer
.
Caution
: Always reset the transducer in the “down” position as
soon as possible using a blunt pole.
Maintenance and Parts
Removing the Transducer
1. Lower the transducer into the “down” position.
2. Separate the transducer assembly from the mounting plate by
removing one safety ring and withdrawing the hinge pin (see
Figure 4).
3. Remove the bracket by grasping the support tube near the
mounting shoe and pulling away from the boat.
4. Replace the hinge pin and safety ring on the bracket.
Cleaning
Keep the support tube, guides, and rollers free of sand and grit by
washing them with mild household detergent.
Do not
use a
lubricant, since grit will stick to it increasing friction and wear.
If fouling is severe, use a stiff brush or putty knife to remove the
growth,
being careful
to avoid making scratches on the
transducer’s face. Wet sanding the fouled surfaces with #220 or
finer grade wet/dry paper is permissible.
Storage
Avoid extremes of temperature. Low temperatures make plastic
brittle, and although the transducer is designed to withstand
temperatures up to 70
°
C (160
°
F), it is best to store the transducer
at a moderate temperature.
Parts
Lost, broken, and warn parts should be replaced immediately and
can be obtained from your marine dealer or instrument
manufacturer:
Bracket Assembly
33-432-01
Transducer Replacement
The information needed to order a replacement transducer is
printed on the cable tag.
Do not
remove this tag. When ordering,
specify the part number, date, and frequency in kHz. For
convenient reference, record this information where indicated
near the top of page one.
AIRMAR
TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
35 Meadowbrook Drive, Milford, New Hampshire 03055-4613, USA
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www.airmar.com
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