Interphase Sea Scout, Operation Manual

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4)
DO NOT locate the transducer in the extreme
bow of the boat where it will be subject to intense
turbulence as the boat pounds through the water.
5) DO NOT locate the transducer directly behind
any hull protrusion which will cause the water to be
turbulent when it reaches the transducer or which will
obstruct the transducer’s forward looking view. For
displacement-hull power and sail boats, the thru-hull
installation is usually required.
DANGER: DO NOT allow any solvents, i.e. gasoline,
acetone, to come in contact with the transducer or head unit
as this may dissolve the plastic material.
Transom Transducer Kick-Up Bracket
The transom transducer is attached to the boat with a heavy-
duty stainless steel kick-up bracket to provide protection
against impact
. When the transducer strikes an object, or
the water force exceeds the resistance of the bracket, the
transducer automatically kicks up and becomes non-
operational. The bracket does not automatically reset at
lower speeds. The transducer must be manually returned to
its operational position.
The transducer is designed to kick up at speeds between 35
and 40MPH (30-35 knots). We do not recommend transom
mount transducers on boats that regularly exceed 35MPH
(30 knots).
Boats that exceed 40MPH (35knots) cannot
use transom mounted transducers, but must use thru-
hull transducers.
Special Note: The kick-up feature is designed as a safety
consideration to prevent the transducer from being removed
from the boat due to impact or excessive speed. The kick-
up bracket is not designed for repeated kick-up or to be
pulled up manually during loading and unloading from boat
trailers. Tests have shown that the bracket can kick-up as
many as 30 times before there is a negative effect on the
bracket. Repeated kick-up will cause the transducer to
kick-up at progressively lower speeds. Excessive kick-ups
can cause the transducer bracket to fail. Brackets that fail
due to repeated kick-up are not covered under warranty.
If the transducer must be kicked up for installation, boat
service or loading, the nylok nut on the end of the bracket
axle can be loosened. Tighten the nut to 50 inch pounds of
torque before operating the boat.
30’ Extension Cable
9-pin
Male
9-pin
Female
Interphase Part #
04-0014-008
Transom Mount Bracket in Released Position
Suggested materials required for installation:
♦
Variable speed electric drill with a chuck
capacity of 10mm (3/8”) or larger.
♦
Hole saw or spade bit 19 mm (7/8”) for
transom hole to route cable and
connector
♦
Chamfer bit or 6 mm (1/4”) drill bit
♦
Drill bit No. 28 or 4 mm (9/64”)
♦
Drill bit 3 mm (7/64”)
♦
Marine bedding/sealing compound
Note: Will
not work at
speeds above
35 MPH