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APEX BOAT ELECTROFISHER
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APEX Boat Electrofisher Quick-Start Guide
1.
External Components
i.
Electrode cables – Connect the electrically positive anode and neg-
ative cathode of the electric system.
a. Anode – Positive electrode(s) that extend from bow of boat.
b. Cathode – Negative electrode that is often the aluminum hull
and/or a bow-mounted cathode dropper array.
ii.
Foot Switch - Connects to the foot switch that allows the user to
easily activate and deactivate the electrical output.
iii.
Power Source - Connects to the generator that powers the APEX
control box.
2.
Powering up and down
i.
Circuit Breaker
a. Turn on - Push the circuit breaker in the UP position.
b. Turn off - Push the circuit breaker in the DOWN position
ii.
Emergency Stop Button – Red button on the control panel of the
APEX with yellow protective shroud.
a. Turn on - Twist and lift the red button to activate the APEX. A
short tone will emit from the unit and then the red light will acti-
vate for duration of the startup time (about 8 seconds).
b. Turn off – Push down on the red button.
3.
Electrical Settings
i.
Waveform – Determines the shape of the electrical output. From
home screen, press WAVEFORM button and use blue hotkey but-
tons
·
to select a waveform. Press FAVORITES button to store and
recall settings. Press HELP button for a description of each wave-
WARNING!
LIVE ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT WHEN ENERGIZED.
DIRECT CONTACT WITH EQUIPMENT MAY CAUSE ELECTRIC
SHOCK OR BURN. Appropriate personal protective equipment
is required at all times. Using this equipment in a manner not advised
in the instruction manual, quick start guide, tutorial video(s) or
otherwise could result in injury, death, or damage to the unit. Users
should notify bystanders of the equipment’s use and function before
and during operation. If conditions become unsafe, cease using the
equipment immediately. While electrofishing, it is strongly advised
to wear
electrically rated lineman gloves, insulated footwear, and a
Personal Flotation Device (PFD).
