Humminbird MEGA Live, Manual

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34 Cable Installation
Route the Cables and Connect Power
WARNING! The power source must be turned off before you proceed with this
installation.
WARNING! Do NOT route your MEGA Live TargetLock cables where they can be
cut, ripped, or pulled by the trolling motor articulating, rotating, or during stow and
deploy. Failure to correctly route your cables WILL result in damage to your control
box. Wires damaged by improper installation are
NOT covered by the product warranty.
CAUTION! Do NOT mount the cables where the connectors could be submerged
in water or flooded. If cables are installed in a splash-prone area, it may be helpful to
apply dielectric grease to the inside of the connectors to prevent corrosion. Dielectric
grease can be purchased separately from a general hardware or automotive store.
NOTE: The cables should be routed through an established routing system on the
boat, in an area with minimal interference. Inspect the selected route carefully to
ensure that there are no sharp edges, obstacles, or obstructions that may damage
the cables.
Avoid pinch points created by stowing or deploying the trolling motor .
1. Route the MEGA Live Power, Ethernet and Heading Sensor Cables
1. Loosely wrap the sleeved MEGA Live power, Ethernet and TargetLock heading
sensor cables exiting the TargetLock heading sensor mount around the upper
end of the shaft. Leave sufficient slack in the cables to allow for full movement
of the shaft during normal operation (see
Routing the Transducer and
TargetLock Heading Sensor Cables ).
2. Connect the transducer and TargetLock heading
sensor cables to the control box.
Ethernet: Insert the Ethernet Cable into the Ethernet
port on the control box. Hand-tighten the screw nut.
Power: Insert the Power Cable into the Power port on
the control box. Hand-tighten the screw nut.
TargetLock Heading sensor: Connect the TargetLock
heading sensor cable to the heading sensor port on
the control box. If there is excess cable, it can be fed
back into the TargetLock heading sensor mount.
3. Secure the included zip tie mount to your mounting plate using the provided
1/4-20 x 3/8" screw (see illustration Installing the Zip Tie Mount ).
Hand-tightening
the Screw Nut
The connectors are keyed to
prevent reversed installation.
screw nut