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Maintenance

Testing the Installation

NOTICE

You should check your boat for leaks before you leave it in the 

water for an extended period of time.

Because water is necessary to carry the sonar signal, the 

transducer must be in the water to work properly. You cannot 

get a depth or distance reading when out of the water. When 

you place your boat in the water, check for leaks around any 

screw holes that were added below the water line.

Anti-Fouling Paint

To prevent corrosion on metal hulls and to slow the growth of 

organisms that can affect a vessel's performance and durability, 

you should apply a water-based anti-fouling paint to the hull of 

your vessel every six months.

NOTE: 

Never apply ketone-based anti-fouling paint to your 

vessel, because ketones attack many types of plastic and could 

damage or destroy your transducer.

Cleaning the Transducer

Aquatic fouling accumulates quickly and can reduce your 

device's performance.

1

Remove the fouling with a soft cloth and mild detergent.

2

If the fouling is severe, use a scouring pad or putty knife to 

remove growth.

3

Wipe the device dry.

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 is a trademark of Garmin Ltd. or its 

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Summary of Contents for Panoptix PS21-TR

Page 1: ...to the memory card NOTE The software update can take several minutes to load onto the memory card Updating the Device Software Before you can update the software you must obtain a software update memory card or load the latest software onto a memory card 1 Turn on the chartplotter 2 After the home screen appears insert the memory card into the card slot NOTE In order for the software update instru...

Page 2: ...ge to the transducer cable wire or the cable jacket can cause transducer failure You should mount the transducer as far from the motor as possible Placing the transducer too close to the motor can prevent proper compass calibration Without successful compass calibration the chartplotter does not display direction and coverage area indicators but all other features function normally 1 Use the enclo...

Page 3: ... you can connect the device to the Garmin Marine Network and power you must mount the device on the trolling motor WARNING When connecting the power cable do not remove the in line fuse holder To prevent the possibility of injury or product damage caused by fire or overheating the appropriate fuse must be in place as indicated in the product specifications In addition connecting the power cable wi...

Page 4: ...select Use AHRS 3 Select Calibrate Compass 4 Follow the on screen instructions Maintenance Cleaning the Transducer Aquatic fouling accumulates quickly and can reduce your device s performance 1 Remove the fouling with a soft cloth and mild detergent 2 If the fouling is severe use a scouring pad or putty knife to remove growth 3 Wipe the device dry Anti Fouling Paint To prevent corrosion on metal h...

Page 5: ...ore the card is inserted 3 Follow the on screen instructions 4 Wait several minutes while the software update process completes The device returns to normal operation after the software update process is complete 5 Remove the memory card NOTE If the memory card is removed before the device restarts fully the software update is not complete About the Transducer The transducer transmits and receives...

Page 6: ...e transducer mount 3 Using a 4 mm 5 32 in bit drill the pilot holes approximately 15 mm 19 32 in deep at the marked locations 4 Apply marine sealant to four of the provided 8 mm M4 mounting screws and attach the transducer assembly to the transom using the M4 screws and M4 lock washers TIP On boats with thinner hulls you can place a wood backing block inside the hull at the mounting spot to lessen...

Page 7: ...to the center line of rotation as possible tighten the hose clamps 4 Secure the transducer cable to the motor shaft or other secure location NOTE Ensure the trolling motor and transducer clear the boat during deployment and retraction 5 Route the Ethernet cable to the installation location of the network switch or to the back of the MFD while taking these precautions The cable should not be routed...

Page 8: ...td or its subsidiaries registered in the USA and other countries Panoptix is a trademark of Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries These trademarks may not be used without the express permission of Garmin 2015 Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries www garmin com support ...

Page 9: ...port to order a preloaded software update card if you do not have a computer with Windows software 1 Insert a memory card into the card slot on the computer 2 Go to garmin com support software marine html 3 Select Download next to the software bundle that corresponds with your device 4 Read and agree to the terms 5 Select Download 6 If necessary select Run 7 If necessary select the drive associate...

Page 10: ...ck The fairing block positions your transducer parallel to the water line for increased sonar accuracy You must measure the deadrise angle of your boat hull to mount the transducer at the correct angle Deadrise Angle Deadrise is the angle formed between a horizontal line and a boat hull at a single point You can measure the deadrise angle with an angle finder a protractor or a digital level You ca...

Page 11: ...er cable stem through the bottom half of the cut fairing block 2 Secure the cover plate to the bottom of the fairing block with the screws 3 Secure the M12 nuts to the bottom of the anti rotation bolts until no more than two threads are exposed between the M12 nut and the bottom of the fairing block 4 Insert the anti rotation bolts into the bottom half of the cut fairing block 5 Apply marine seala...

Page 12: ...tening the nuts to prevent damage to the hull 1 From outside the hull insert the transducer cable stem through the bottom half of the cut fairing block 2 Secure the cover plate to the bottom of the fairing block with the screws 3 Secure the M12 nuts to the bottom of the anti rotation bolts until no more than two threads are exposed between the M12 nut and the bottom of the fairing block 4 Insert t...

Page 13: ...t and the bottom of the fairing block 4 Insert the anti rotation bolts into the bottom half of the cut fairing block 5 Place the bushings on the anti rotation bolts and transducer stem 6 Apply marine sealant to the surface of the bottom half of the fairing block that must contact the hull 7 From outside the hull place the bottom half of the fairing block firmly against the outside hull The fairing...

Page 14: ...water based anti fouling paint to the hull of your vessel every six months NOTE Never apply ketone based anti fouling paint to your vessel because ketones attack many types of plastic and could damage or destroy your transducer Cleaning the Transducer Aquatic fouling accumulates quickly and can reduce your device s performance 1 Remove the fouling with a soft cloth and mild detergent 2 If the foul...

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