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Maintenance
Maintenance
Your Humminbird fishfinder is designed to provide years of trouble free operation
with very little maintenance. Use the following procedures to ensure your
Humminbird continues to deliver top performance.
MEGA 360 Imaging Maintenance
Use the following information to maintain the installation of the MEGA 360 ICE
transducer.
• Check the stability of the ICE mount after initial use and periodically thereafter
to ensure that the installation remains stable.
• If your boat will be in long-term storage, remove the MEGA 360 Imaging pod
shaft from the bracket and store it in –40°F to 158°F (–40°C to 70°C), dry
conditions.
• If your transducer remains in the water for long periods of time, ice can
accumulate around the shaft. Check for ice buildup periodically and remove
it as needed.
Control Head Maintenance
It is important to consider the following precautions when using your Humminbird
control head:
•
Chemicals,
such as those found in bug spray and sunscreen, may cause
permanent damage to the control head screen. Such damage is not covered
by the warranty.
•
NEVER leave the control head in a closed car or trunk.
The high temperatures
generated in hot weather can damage the electronics.
Use the following information to keep the control head and screen clean.
•
Screen:
To clean the control head screen, use a mild soap (such as a
nonabrasive liquid hand soap) and warm water. Wipe the screen dry with a
soft cloth. Be careful to avoid scratching the screen. If water spots remain,
use a solution of water and vinegar.
WARNING!
Do not use a chemical glass cleaner on the screen.
Chemicals in the
solution may cause cracking in the lens of the unit.
Stop Pinging
WARNING!
Before disconnecting the MEGA 360 ICE from the control head, you
must stop pinging. Disconnecting while pinging could damage the MEGA 360 Imaging
transducer.
Stop Pinging from the X-Press Menu
1. With a 360 View or 360 Imaging Combo View displayed onthe screen, press
the MENU key once.
2. Select 360 Pinging, and press the LEFT Cursor key to select Off.
Stop Pinging from the Power Submenu
1. Press the POWER key.
2. Select 360 Pinging, and press the LEFT Cursor key to select Off.
Storage
When out of the water, your MEGA 360 ICE Imaging assembly should be stored on
its side or in a bucket with the adapter base adjusted so that the transducer does
not touch the bottom.
