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TOOLS YOU WILL NEED:

TRANSOM MOUNT:

3/8" DRILL with a variety of small bits
Two (2) #12 stainless steel screws (to attach bracket to the transom.)
Marine grade caulking compound (to seal screws)

SHOOT-THRU-HULL MOUNT:

100 grit sandpaper
One package of the either of the following epoxies:

Power Poxy

, 1 oz package. Made by: Power Poxy

Adhesives, Inc.

True Value

brand TRUE BOND epoxy or PLASTIC WELDER

epoxy

sold by True Value

stores.

Devcon

brand PLASTIC WELDER

epoxy.

Features and specifications subject to change without notice.

Summary of Contents for FISHSTRIKE HS-WS

Page 1: ...INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL TRANSDUCERS TRANSDUCERS TRANSDUCERS TRANSDUCERS TRANSDUCERS MODELS HS WS HS WSPC AND HS WSBK ...

Page 2: ... THRU HULL MOUNT 100 grit sandpaper One package of the either of the following epoxies Power Poxy 1 oz package Made by Power Poxy Adhesives Inc or True Value brand TRUE BOND epoxy or PLASTIC WELDERTM epoxy sold by True Value stores or Devcon brand PLASTIC WELDERTM epoxy Copyright 1995 Lowrance Electronics Inc All rights reserved Features and specifications subject to change without notice ...

Page 3: ...r usually cannot be removed Remember the transducer location is the most critical part of a sonar installation Location General 1 The transducer must be placed in a location that has a smooth flow of water at all times If the transducer is to be mounted inside the hull then the chosen location must be in the water at all times If the transducer is not placed in a smooth flow of water interference ...

Page 4: ... with the bow high when at rest or at slow trolling speeds Follow the procedure listed in the shoot thru hull installation section in this manual to determine if you can satisfactorily shoot through the hull DOT Transducer Assembly and Mounting The best way to install this transducer is to loosely assemble all of the parts first place the transducer s bracket against the transom and see if you can...

Page 5: ...ket Place the ratch ets into the holes in the bracket with the letter B aligned with the dot stamped in the bracket Reassemble the transducer and bracket and place them against the transom Again check to see if you can move the transducer so it s parallel with the ground If it does then go to step 3 If it doesn t repeat step 2 but use a different letter until you can place the transducer on the tr...

Page 6: ...IF IT IS FROM ENTERING THE BOAT IF IT IS KNOCKED OFF AT HIGH SPEED KNOCKED OFF AT HIGH SPEED KNOCKED OFF AT HIGH SPEED KNOCKED OFF AT HIGH SPEED KNOCKED OFF AT HIGH SPEED GOOD LOCATION GOOD LOCATION GOOD LOCATION GOOD LOCATION GOOD LOCATION POOR ANGLE POOR ANGLE POOR ANGLE POOR ANGLE POOR ANGLE POOR LOCATION POOR LOCATION POOR LOCATION POOR LOCATION POOR LOCATION GOOD LOCATION GOOD LOCATION GOOD L...

Page 7: ...ve some slack inthe cable at the transducer as shown above If possible route the transducer cable away from other wiring on the boat Electri cal noise from the engine s wiring bilge pumps VHF radio wires and cables and aerators can be picked up by the sonar Use caution when routing the transducer cable around these wires IMPORTANT Clamp the transducer cable to the transom close to the transducer T...

Page 8: ...eliminate the sonar signals To choose the proper location for thru hull mounting anchor the boat in 60 feet of water Add a little water to the sump of the boat Plug the transducer into the sonar unit turn it on then hold the transducer over INNER HULL OUTER HULL FILL WITH EPOXY EPOXY TO HULL FIRST the side of the boat Adjust the sensitivity and range controls until a second bottom echo is seen on ...

Page 9: ...se epoxies may result in poor sonar performance Apply a small amount on the face of the transducer as shown above then spread a small amount onto the sanded area on the SAND THIS SURFACE SPREAD EPOXY HERE Shoot thru hull Installation 1 Make certain the area is clean dry and free of oil or grease then sand both the inside surface of the hull and the face of the transducer with 100 grit sandpaper Th...

Page 10: ...hes If you do not get good fish arches on your display it could be the transducer is not parallel with the ground when the boat is at rest in the water or at slow trolling speeds If the arch slopes up but not back down then the front of the transducer is too high and needs to be lowered If only the back half the the arch is printed then the nose of the transducer is angled too far down and needs t...

Page 11: ...ry or power buss however you may have problemswithelectricalinterference Makecertaintoattachthein linefuse holder to the positive lead as close to the battery or terminal strip as possible This will protect both the unit and the power cable in the event of a short WARNING Do not use this product without a 3 amp fuse wired into the power cable Failure to use a 3 amp fuse will void your warranty Thi...

Page 12: ... If you installed the transducer on the transom periodically wash the transducer s face with soap and water to remove any oil film that may collect Oil and dirt on the face will reduce the sensitivity or may even prevent operation ...

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