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and can produce electrical output in excess of 17 volts at higher engine speeds. Installation of an
external voltage limiting device will prevent this from occurring.

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Page 2: ...h our number listed in the Customer Support section INSTALLATION OVERVIEW Your Humminbird fishfinder consists of two primary components to install the control head and the transducer The control head contains the sonar transmit and receive circuitry as well as the user controls and display It should be installed in a location that provides access to the controls and visibility while in use The con...

Page 3: ... should the boat strike debris in the water or when trailering As an alternative to transom mounting it is possible on many fiberglass hulled boats to glue the transducer on the inside of the boat hull Since fiberglass has similar sonar characteristics as water the sonar signal can pass through the boat hull with minimal loss The hull of the boat must be single layer construction not double hulled...

Page 4: ... other surface Trolling Motor Mounting The standard transducer can also be adapted to mount on most trolling motors using a different accessory kit This accessory includes a bracket and hose clamp that allows mounting the transducer to the body of most trolling motors Thru Hull Mounting Thru hull transducers install through a hole drilled in the hull of the boat Larger boats or boats with inboard ...

Page 5: ...mminbird fishfinder The installation guide included on the next few pages provides detailed step by step instructions for installation of the control head and transducer For transom mount transducer installations you will need the mounting template included with your manual In addition to the parts included you need the following for installation and operation A powered hand drill and various dril...

Page 6: ...f the propeller s This turbulent water is normally confined to areas immediately aft of ribs strakes or rows of rivets on the bottom of the boat and in the immediate area of the propeller s Figure 1 On outboard or inboard outboard boats it is best to stay at least 15 40cm to the side of the propeller s If possible viewing the transom of the boat while the boat is moving will provide the best means...

Page 7: ...ng a 5 32 4mm bit drill the two holes to a depth of approximately 1 3cm On fiberglass hulls it is best to start with a smaller bit and use progressively larger drill bits to reduce the chance of chipping or flaking the outer coating Step Three Assemble the Transducer 1 Attach the Pivot to the transducer body as shown in Figure 5 using the 8 3 8 9mm long allen headed pivot screw the headed pin the ...

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Page 9: ...Further adjustment may be necessary to refine the instillation after high speed testing 1 First adjust the pivot angle of the transducer body so its length is parallel with the length of hull of the boat Then pivot the transducer down so the rear is about 1 4 inch 6mm lower than the front Figure 9 2 Fully tighten the two pivot screws using the Allen wrenches It may be necessary to retighten the pi...

Page 10: ...mounting bracket Drill this hole and install the screw after final testing and adjustments have been completed ...

Page 11: ...terference If the cable is too short extension cables are available to extend the transducer cable up to a total of 50 15 m Call Humminbird Customer Support for more information Follow these steps to route the cable through the transom 1 Drill a 5 8 16mm hole above the water line Route the cable through the hole 2 Fill the hole with silicone sealant 3 Place the escutcheon plate over the hole and a...

Page 12: ...ounting Location Begin the transducer installation by determining where inside the hull to install the transducer Consider the following to find the best location Observe the outside of the boat hull to find the areas that are mostly free from turbulent water Avoid ribs strakes and other protrusions as these create turbulence Figure 14 As a general rule the faster the boat can travel the further a...

Page 13: ...The transducer cannot transmit through air The water purges any air from between the transducer and the hull and fills any voids in the coarse fiberglass surface ...

Page 14: ...y dry the mounting surface If the surface is excessively rough it may be necessary to sand the area to provide a smooth mounting surface Ensure the mounting area is clear and dry 3 Mix an ample quantity of two part slow cure epoxy slowly and thoroughly Avoid trapping air bubbles 4 Coat the face of the transducer and the inside of the hull Figure 16 5 Press the transducer into place with a slight t...

Page 15: ... supplied hole cover The mounting surface should be adequately supported to protect the fishfinder from excessive wave shock and vibration and provide visibility while in operation The mounting area should allow sufficient room for the unit to pivot and swivel freely and for easy removal and installation Figures 18 19 Step Two Connect the Power Cable to the Boat A 6 2m long power cable is included...

Page 16: ...fuse in the connection If you must wire the control head directly to a battery be sure to install an inline fuse holder ...

Page 17: ...e mounting surface mark and drill a 1 25mm hole centered between the four mounting holes Figure 22 Note if the cables must pass through the mounting surface at a different location drill the 1 25mm hole at that location and pass the cables through from underneath Also you must break out the tabs on the rear of the mounting base using needle nose pliers Figures 24 25 2 Insert all cables through the...

Page 18: ...Optional If the cables pass outside the mounting bracket install the hole cover over the hole and fasten in place using the two 8 x 7 8 22mm wood screws Figure 24 ...

Page 19: ...ull the excess cable from beneath the mounting surface so the connector holder aligns with the mounting holes on the front of the mounting bracket Figure 27 3 Snap the support plate to the rear of the connector holder Figure 28 4 Insert the connector holder into place and use the two 6 32 x 9mm screws to fasten it to the mounting bracket Figure 28 5 Install the control head by sliding it onto the ...

Page 20: ...ormal operation unless you choose another option If you do not press any button before the timer reaches 0 the normal operation screen is displayed If the boat is in water sonar data appears If the bottom is visible on screen with a digital depth readout the unit is working properly Ensure the boat is in water greater than 2 but less than the depth capability of the unit and the transducer is full...

Page 21: ...motor mounted transducers If the Pro Flasher fails to display a bottom return at high speed first ensure that the depth of the water is not in excess of the unit s capability Also ensure that the unit is fully seated on the mount and the cable connectors are correct The label on the cable connector matches the label on the connector holder If no light appears when the Power Sensitivity control is ...

Page 22: ...se and use the 200 KHz 16 element of the dual beam transducer The Pro Flasher mounting base can only be used with the Pro Flasher unit CONTROLS The Pro Flasher uses two simple controls to vary the display of sonar information Sensitivity On Off and Noise Reject The Sensitivity On Off control serves as both the power switch for the unit as well as the variable sensitivity control This is very simil...

Page 23: ...and any surrounding flashes of light can give the user insight into texture hardness ground cover etc Generally a wider bottom return indicates a soft bottom Soft sand and mud tend to allow the sonar signal to penetrate until there is sufficient density to reflect the signal The result is a wider return signal display Part of the signal bounces back immediately from the surface of the bottom part ...

Page 24: ... up As the Pro Flasher senses this returned signal it is displayed on screen The returned signal however is again reflected off the surface of the water and then the bottom giving a faint second return from the bottom A second return is always exactly twice the depth and much weaker than that of the original return so it is easy to spot on the dial Fish are easy to differentiate on the Pro Flasher...

Page 25: ...ure differences exist When a thermocline exists it will often tend to reflect sonar signals and is therefore visible on the display The thermocline is identifiable because it usually exists over a broad area and as a result will appear more continuous than returns from fish ...

Page 26: ... cleaning the protective lens use a chamois and non abrasive cleaner Do not wipe while dirt or grease is on the lens Be careful to avoid scratching the lens If your boat remains in the water for long periods of time algae and other marine growth can reduce the effectiveness of the transducer Periodically clean the face of the transducer with liquid detergent Pivoting the transducer up in the brack...

Page 27: ...urn the control counterclockwise until you get an accurate reading 3 Unusual or no readings are occurring The signal that is reflected back to the transducer from the bottom or fish must be strong enough to produce a good clear flash on the dial Weak flashes or no flashes indicates one of the following The Sensitivity control is turned too far counter clockwise You are positioned above deep decaye...

Page 28: ...and can produce electrical output in excess of 17 volts at higher engine speeds Installation of an external voltage limiting device will prevent this from occurring ...

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