1. The PiranhaMax loses signal in SmartCast™ User Mode.
If the PiranhaMax, while in SmartCast™ user mode, is not able to get an RF signal from the RSS, the display will stop updating (the screen will freeze) and
the SmartCast™ screen will be displayed after several seconds. Whenever reception is lost or the RSS emerges from the water for more than a few sec-
onds, the SmartCast™ screen will be displayed until the RSS is placed back in the water and reception is regained.
• The RSS uses line-of-sight wireless technology. If objects are placed between the RSS and the PiranhaMax, reception may be lost.
• The RSS depth range is 2 to 120 feet (0.6 to 35 meters). Erratic readings may occur in water that is shallower than 2 feet. In addition, because of
the nature of sonar, this product is not intended for use in swimming pools or small enclosed bodies of water.
• Reeling the RSS too fast can cause loss of signal and the screen will freeze
• Check the buoyant balance between the RSS and your tackle; over 0.2 ounce will submerge the RSS, causing signal loss.
• The RSS may not obtain its maximum RF distance of 100 feet unless the water is smooth. Waves or chop may reduce the RF range significantly.
2. When in very shallow water, I get gaps in the bottom reading and inconsistent digital depth indication.
The RSS will work reliably in water 2 feet (0.6 meters) or deeper. The depth is measured from the RSS. A transmitter (RSS) to receiver (PiranhaMax) dis-
tance of greater than 100' may cause intermittent screen display. Excessively rough water may cause the RSS to submerge, again losing contact.
3. The display shows fluctuating depth readings and excessive clutter, including vertical bars that may be drawn on top of fish icons.
The PiranhaMax system, when set to SmartCast™ user mode, comes with the capability to receive separate signals from Channel A RSS or a Channel B
RSS. Two A- or B-type RSS units used simultaneously, as well as one A- and one B-type RSS unit used simultaneously, can cause RF interference between
each other.
4. The screen jumps and the bottom has an abrupt change; sometimes a vertical line is missing or a black line from top to bottom is displayed.
This screen image jump is due to an automatic change in depth. New returns graphed at a different scale will not match up with the historic data already
graphed at a higher or lower scale. Vertical lines can also occur as the radio signal from the RSS is lost and then regained in rough water conditions.
International Purchases
A separate warranty is provided by international distributors for units purchased outside the United States. This warranty is included by your local distrib-
utor and this distributor maintains local service for your unit. Warranties are only valid in the area of intended distribution. Units purchased in the United
States or Canada must be returned to our factory in the United States for service.
