Fixed Control Head Installation
1. Determine Where to Mount
Begin the installation by determining where to mount the control head.
Consider the following to determine the best location:
• To check the location planned for the control
head, test run the cables for the power and
transducer. See
Transom Transducer Installation
in order to plan the location of the transducer
and cable route.
• The mounting surface should be stable enough
to protect the control head from excessive wave
shock and vibration, and should provide visibility
while in operation.
• Your PiranhaMAX uses a tilt and swivel
mounting base. The mounting area should allow
sufficient room for the unit to pivot and swivel
freely, and for easy removal and installation
(Figures 1 and 2).
2. Connect the Power Cable to the Boat
A 6' long power cable is included to supply power to the control head. You may
shorten or lengthen the cable using 18 gauge multi-stranded copper wire.
CAUTION!
Some boats have 24 or 36 Volt electric systems, but the control head MUST
be connected to a 12 VDC power supply.
The control head power cable can be connected to the electrical system of the
boat at two places: a fuse panel usually located near the console, or directly to
the battery.
Figure 1
Figure 2
NOTE:
Make sure that the power cable is not connected to the control head at the
beginning of this procedure.
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Fixed Control Head Installation
