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Mount the sonar: slide the unit onto the bracket from above. To adjust
view: press and release spring-loaded ratchets while tilting the unit.
2. To adjust the viewing angle, pinch the quick-release mount's ratchets
with one hand, then tilt the unit with your other hand. Release the
ratchets and the unit locks into the new position. To remove the unit
from the PPP-15, press the ratchets and lift the unit off the bracket.
(An optional quick release mounting bracket and an optional swivel
base are available for mounting your sonar in a boat.)
3. Turn the sonar unit on. If it works, turn it off and finish assembling
the ice fishing transducer. If it doesn't work, make sure the power leads
are firmly connected to the battery terminals. Also make sure the lead
colors match the battery terminal colors (red positive to positive and
black negative to negative).
If it still doesn't work, check the battery voltage. Most complaints we
hear about portable units result from batteries that have not been
charged. If you are using the optional D dry cell battery adapter, be
sure you use fresh batteries. In cold weather the efficiency of dry cell
batteries drops with the temperature. We find it a good idea to have the
batteries and the sonar unit good and warm before we leave home. (If
you are using disposable D batteries, always remove them from the
power pack when storing the unit because dead batteries can leak and
corrode the contacts of the battery adapter.)
If the batteries do lose a charge, you can sometimes restore them by
placing them in a warm room or car interior. A better way is to replace
them with batteries that have been kept warm.
WARNING:
Never heat batteries over an open flame or direct hot air
onto them. A fire or explosion could result.
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