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included with the transducer. Hold the transducer, with attached mounting
hardware, to the transom of the boat (flush to the bottom) and mark the center
of the holes on the transom. Drill the appropriate-size holes and attach the
transducer to the transom. Tilt the rear of the transducer between 2 and 5
degrees below the transom to ensure solid contact with the water when the
boat is on plane.
More-detailed installation instructions are included with the high-speed
transducer and mounting hardware.
Puck Transducer Installation
Puck-style transducers can be mounted on the bottom of a trolling motor,
epoxied in the hull of a fiberglass boat, or mounted to a suction cup for
portable use. Mounting to a trolling motor is achieved with the use of a large,
adjustable stainless steel hose clamp available at most hardware or
automotive stores. Slots are included in the puck transducer for passing the
clamp through and then around the motor. Align the transducer so that it is
perfectly centered from right to left on the bottom of the motor. If the
transducer is tilted or angled, you won’t receive a signal on your sonar display.
Do not mount the transducer next to the propeller. Turbulence from the
propeller may cause disruption in the sonar display. In-hull mounting is
designed for achieving high-speed sonar readings in fiberglass boats. For the
best readings, the transducer must be mounted in the layer of fiberglass that is
in direct contact with the water. This is best achieved by mounting the
transducer in the area surrounding the bilge pump in the transom area of the
boat. Some boats have false bottoms or floors. Mounting the transducer in a
location not in direct contact with the water will result in dead air space and no
sonar reading. Once the correct area is located, the transducer is installed
using a good grade of marine epoxy. For more-detailed installation
information, refer to the directions included with the puck transducer.
BATTERY CHARGER TROUBLESHOOTING
A majority of inquiries that come to our office are battery or battery charger
related.
Battery failure can be caused by a fault in the charging system, and many
times the issue is with the fuse on the wiring harness. If you suspect your battery is not
being charged, follow these troubleshooting tips:
1.
When the charger is plugged into the
WALL ONLY
it should show a green
light. If there is no light showing, confirm that the outlet is good. If the outlet is
good, it is very likely that the charger itself is faulty.
2.
If the charger is plugged into the
BATTERY ONLY
it should show a green
light. If it does not show a green light, it is likely that the charger is not making
contact
w
ith the battery. The most likely reason for this is a faulty fuse on the
wiring harness. This fuse is a 2-amp automotive fuse, and it should be
replaced with a 2 or 3-amp fuse available anywhere that sells auto parts. The
fuse can blow out if there is a short in the charging system, or if the plug end
of the wiring harness comes in contact with a battery terminal.
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