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4. Routing the cable
According to the different situation of boat, you could choose to route the transducer
through or over the transom to the sonar unit. If you choose to route the transducer
through the transom to the sonar unit, please follow the steps bellow:
a) hold one cable clamp at the position approximate 1/4 distance from the top of transom
to the transducer, then mark the position with a pencil. Using a 1/8” bit, drill tow holes
approximate 3/8” (10mm) deep.
b) Apply some marine sealant to the hole, and then tighten the cable clamp with two
screws.
c) If more than one cable clamp are needed, repeat step1 and 2
Note: As the transducer is adjustable, make sure the cable between the transducer and
the first clamp is not tighten. Enough slack should be remained; otherwise the
transducer cable is easily damaged. To make sure such damage will not happen please
rotate the transducer to the utmost position before tighten the first cable clamp (see
figure-7).
d) When route the transducer cable to the sonar unit, avoid enwinding the transducer
cable with other electrical wires or some electrical device that may cause interference,
as this will affect the transducer’s transmission / reception of sonar signal.
5. Test the initial installation
To get a better installation of the transducer, we suggest you testing the initial installation
and adjust the transducer according to the test outcome.
Before the test, please make certain you have finished the installation of the sonar unit and
properly connect the transducer cable to the sonar unit. Also make sure the distance
between the transducer and bottom is not beyond the depth capability of your Fishfinder.
a) Power up the sonar unit and see whether there is sonar information on display. If yes, it
means the sonar unit is properly connected to the transducer. If not, please check the
connection between the sonar unit and the transducer.
The template touches the transducer
Figure-7
