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INSTALLATION AND

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

1240A

IN-DASH MOUNT SONAR

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Summary of Contents for 1240A

Page 1: ...INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS 1240A IN DASH MOUNT SONAR http www lowrance com ...

Page 2: ...mensions Also be sure there is enough room to connect power and attach the transducer connec tor at the rear of the unit At least 5 1 4 are needed from the front surface of the dash to clear all connectors and wiring Once you ve decided on the mounting location mark the spot Next determine where to mount the control Select an area with sufficient space for the control decal on the front and enough...

Page 3: ...hreadanutonto the shaft The amount of threading depends on the thickness of the dash Place a lockwasher and a flat washer on the shaft Insert the control in the hole from the back side of the dash and place another flat washer and lock washerontotheshaft Threadtheothernuton butdon ttightenityet Place thelargeknobontotheshaftandtightenthesetscrewenoughtolockitinto position on the flat side of the s...

Page 4: ...will result if the battery connections are wrong However the unit will not work until correct polarity is applied OPERATION To turn the sonar on rotate the large control knob from the off position toeither40feetor100feet Thisisathree positionswitchandcontrolsboth power on off and range select To turn the sonar off rotate the switch back to the off position SENSITIVITY CONTROL Pull Out for Maximum ...

Page 5: ...VITY Vary the sensitivity by rotating the small knob It works similarly to the volume control on a radio Turned fully counterclockwise it s at minimum and the only signal that will appear on the dial unless it s in extremely shallow water will be the constant surface signal at 0 Turning the knob clockwise will increase the receiver sensitivity and weaker echoes from deeper water shows on the dial ...

Page 6: ...n suppression is at minimum This is the normal position for trolling as it gives the highest resolution ability of the sonar to separate targets such as fish that are close together or near the bottom To switch tohighsuppression pulloutthesmallknob Youwillfeela click Theknob in the pulled out position gives the best interference rejection which is usuallyrequiredwhenoperatingatspeed Becauseofthety...

Page 7: ...ON CON FORMITY CONCERNING THE PRODUCT OR FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE RESULT ING FROM ANY OTHER CAUSE WHATSOEVER WE WILL NOT UNDER ANY CIR CUMSTANCES BE LIABLE TO ANYONE FOR ANY SPECIAL CONSEQUENTIAL INCI DENTAL OR OTHER INDIRECT DAMAGE OF ANY KIND Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential dam ages so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you This...

Page 8: ...rance has a flat rate repair policy that covers your unit and accessories packed with the unit at the factory There is a 180 day warranty on all non warranty repairs from the factory which is similar to the original warranty but is for 180 days rather than one year For further details please call us at the above number LITHO IN U S A 988 0061 02 Rev A Accessory Ordering Information To order access...

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