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18
2007
ELECTROfISHING
BOATS
EMERGENCY SHUTDOWN provides a local override of
remote foot switches.
ELECTROFISHER OUTPUT PATCH PANEL: Located
in a locking compartment in the forward section of the
steering and control console with the Circuit Breaker panel.
This compartment should never be opened with the GPP
Electrofisher in operation.
The patch panel consists of four large “banana jacks” and
Four cables terminated with large “banana plugs”.
Using the patch panel, it is possible to easily change the
output configuration of your boat to optimize it for various
conditions that are encountered. Configurations supported
are: boat as cathode one or two booms as anode, one boom as
anode second boom as cathode, cathode array (if equipped)
as cathode and one or two booms as anode.
Power is supplied from the banana jacks to the boat
component designated by the plug wire connected.
When not actually being used, plugs may be left unconnected;
however, the normal configuration is port and starboard
booms patched as anodes and boat and/or cathode array
patched as cathodes.
ELECTROfISHER SAfETY SWITCH
OPERATION:
Adjust foot switch system to desired configuration. On the
lower right-hand corner of the Console Control Panel is a
foot switches control switch. In the “BOTH” position both
work deck foot switches and the boat operator's foot switch
must be engaged simultaneously to activate the GPP. In the
“SEPARATE” position only one (either one) work deck switch
and boat operator's switch needs to be engaged to activate the
GPP. The function of the boat operators foot switch (pilot
deck switch) is selected by a switch located in the Circuit
Breaker panel compartment marked “COMMAND CENTER
FOOT SWITCH”. If this switch is in the “ACTIVE” position,
the boat operator foot switch must be pushed for the GPP to
work.
If this selector switch is in the “INACTIVE” position, the
pilot deck foot switch has no effect. Also located in the
Circuit Breaker panel compartment are the “AUXILIARY
FOOT SWITCH & CONTROL” switch and plug. If you
are using an auxiliary foot switch, plug it into the 4 pin
socket and switch the “CONTROL” switch to “ACTIVE.”
This puts your auxiliary foot switch into the control circuit.
When not using an auxiliary foot switch, make sure that the
“CONTROL” switch is in the “INACTIVE” position.
1. Set Emergency Shutdown Switch to OFF.
2. Place the anode and cathode in the water.
(not touching each other).
3. Check engine oil level; if low, fill with type recommended
in engine operating manual for your operating
environment. The low oil light on boat operator panel
will illuminate under low oil conditions.
4. Open fuel tank shut-off valves (if so equipped) if using an
auxiliary tank prime system with squeeze bulb.
5. Turn to the start position (full clockwise), release to
the run or ignition on position when engine reaches full
operating RPMs.
6. On the Electrofisher, set the MODE selector switch to the
desired mode. If you are not sure which mode you desire,
start with 120 pps DC (this will put the maximum amount
of power in the water at the selected voltage).
7. Set the PERCENT OF RANGE to the minimum.
8. Set the RANGE selector switch to LOW.
9. Set EMERGENCY SHUTDOWN switch to ON.
10. Set the ENUNCIATOR VOLUME to mid-range.
11. Activate the remote control switch (foot switch). The high
voltage indicator lamp and audio alarm should both come
on and the ammeter will deflect.