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ICE HELIX® PORTABLE CONVERSION KIT Installation Guide
Installation Overview
Follow the instructions in this installation guide to install the ICE HELIX® control head in the portable
shuttle and install the ICE transducer. We encourage you to read this guide before starting the
installation, so you may understand the installation requirements.
Technical Support:
If you find that any items are missing from your installation kit, visit our Web site
at
humminbird.com
or call Humminbird® Technical Support at
1-800-633-1468
.
Supplies:
In addition to the installation kit, you will need a Phillips-head screwdriver, flat-head
screwdriver, awl, hammer, and pliers.
WARNING!
Always make sure that conditions are safe before walking on the ice.
WARNING!
Do NOT use power tools to secure the hardware. We encourage you to read the
installation instructions so you may understand the installation requirements.
NOTE:
Product supplies and features are subject to change without notice. This guide was written
in English and may have been translated to another language. Humminbird is not responsible for
incorrect translations or discrepancies between documents.
Installation Preparation
Portable Conversion Kit
You must first un-install the control head from its fixed mounting position before performing the
portable installation instructions described in this guide.
1. Disconnect the cables from the control head installed on your boat.
2. Loosen the gimbal knobs and slide the control head out of the gimbal bracket.
Charging the Battery
You should fully charge your battery before using it for the first time to ensure peak performance.
NOTE:
Portable Conversion Kits do not include a battery or battery charger.
1. Charge the battery according to the battery manufacturer’s specifications.
2. Slide the battery terminal adapter over each spade terminal.
CAUTION!
Do not pull on the battery or charger cables when you are trying to connect them
or disconnect them from the battery terminals. Push or pull gently on the spade terminals
instead. If the connector feels tight, use a slight wiggling motion to slide the spade connector
into place on the terminal.
Testing the Transducer
Prior to installation, test the transducer to make sure that no damage occurred during shipping.
1. Connect the power cable to the control head and the battery terminal adapter (see
Connecting
Power
).
2. Connect the transducer cable to the control head (see
Installing the Transducer
).
3. Lower the transducer into the ice hole.
4.
Power On:
Press the POWER key. While the Title screen is shown on the display, press the
MENU key. Select Normal mode, and press the RIGHT cursor key to start Normal mode.
Handling the Spade Terminals
