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ELECTROfISHING BOATS

STANDARD BOATING RULES

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Page 1: ...USER S MANUAL ELECTROFISHING BOATS for all SRI H and EH Model Electrofishing Boats ...

Page 2: ...nufactured by companies other than Smith Root carry the original manufacturer s warranty Please contact product manufacturer for return instructions All Smith Root Inc manufactured products are covered by a one year warranty Credit Refund Policy Customers returning equipment in new condition will be given a refund within five days from the date of the return A return authorization must accompany r...

Page 3: ...esistance to water and weather corrosion The fabrication features all welded seams H models feature hard machine rivets at all critical rib support points Seams are double welded at the bottom to gunwale sections providing extreme impact strength The forward work decking is anti skid Dri Dek mat and the walkways are aluminum treadplate Smith Root H and EH model boats are heavy duty electrofishing ...

Page 4: ...outboard throttle and gear shift control box Remove the 1 4 20 bolt in front of the outboard control box on the side of the console Remove the two 1 4 20 bolts on the other side of the console Phillips screwdriver and 7 16 wrench are required 7 Rotate the console forward resting it on the top of the fish tank lids Make sure your Battery Selector Switch located on the port side of steering control ...

Page 5: ...ove The lights are recessed and aimed to light up the fish tank and not shine in crew member s eyes The Control Console is mounted on the central island structure The electrofisher control panel is mounted at the top of the consoles within comfortable reach of the boat operator An adjustable audio tone and the high voltage indicator lamp are activated whenever electrofisher output is present The c...

Page 6: ...wn at right when the boat is not in use for extended periods of time It automatically brings the battery s level to a full charge and maintains it LEDs indicate battery charging status inset GENERATOR RAW WATER FILTRATION The Generator requires raw water for coolant purposes The Raw Water Filter located on left side of control console must be inspected daily and any potential obstruction removed i...

Page 7: ...tal generator hours SPARE 2 24 for wiring an accessory under the pilot deck WORKDECK FOOT SWITCH 25 allows for and or operation of foot switches 9 10 11 12 13 14 16 17 1 2 3 4 5 8 7 6 15 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 BATTERY CHARGER INPUT 26 For connecting 110V service to battery maintenance charger when not in use DEPTH FINDER FUSE 27 1 amp OUTBOARD HOURS METER FUSE 28 5 amp FUEL GAUG...

Page 8: ...e is applied EMERGENCY SHUTDOWN 3 Provides a local override of remote foot switches OUTPUT CURRENT METER 4 Shows the current flowing between the anode and cathode in amps and indicates when the RANGE switch should be moved to the LOW position For 7 5 and 9 0 GPPs follow the output table 1 MODE 5 Selects the type of output pulses AC or DC Caution The position of this switch should not be changed wh...

Page 9: ...el Inside the GPP Patch Panel consist of four parts The patch panel main panel with circuit breakers and auxiliary foot switch command center Work up lights can be seen above patch panel door Open door view of Patch Panel and Circuit Breakers Above Work Up Lights and Patch Panel Light Switches Left Aux Foot Switch Command Center Switch Work up light switch Breaker panel light ...

Page 10: ...gement Port and starboard arrays as anodes insulated cathode array as cathode Boat ground isolated required in California and BC Port boom as anode starboard boom as cathode boat hull and cathode array isolated Starboard boom as anode port boom as cathode boat hull and cathode array isolated PATCH PANEL CONFIGURATIONS STARTING WITH THE MOST COMMONLY USED ...

Page 11: ... toggle switch must be in the active position Electrofisher will not operate without auxiliary foot switches depressed Note one or both work deck switches must be operated The Patch Panel cables have been unplugged in the following pictures so the Auxiliary Foot Switch Control panel can be seen The Both and Separate foot switch position switch is located on the lower starboard side of the console ...

Page 12: ...age Compartment Hinged Battery Storage Compartment Lid with Fire Extinguisher attached Battery On Off Switch Pilot Deck Pump Compartment GPP Generator Housing Control console Fish holding tank COMPONENTS ISLAND LAYOUT Above Profile of typical boat showing arrangement of major components Above Arrangement below island super structure showing Generator Battery compartment pumps Livewell plumbing and...

Page 13: ...e Motor Section Outboard Owner s Manual for details 5 Check the generator and outboard motor fuel supply 6 Check the fire extinguishers The gauge should be in the green 7 Check the fish holding tank for stand pipes and cleanliness 8 Check boat for required equipment Life jackets for all personnel on board plus one extra Rubber coats rubber boots and rain gear Rubber gloves Dip nets Tools Spare bil...

Page 14: ...t it warm up on the trailer While it is warming up check the Bilge Plug for leakage Verify outboard motor water pump operation LAUNCHING INSTRUCTIONS by looking for a steady stream of water coming out to the water pump indicator 7 After warming up shift the outboard into forward to hold the boat firmly against the bow receiver Now have a crewmember unhook the safety chain and winch line Once the b...

Page 15: ...ng down slowly will prevent chill shocking the outboard power head and prolongs engine life Chain support Boom clutch assembly Boom base Navigation light Lower trailering position Upper underway position Boom support chain Stretch cord Stretch cord Boom holder Boom holder Boat hull area Bow Work deck safety rail Boom support chain Head work lights Boom extension Boom extension PREPARING THE BOAT F...

Page 16: ...ur OEM Manual TO RE PRIME YOUR OUTBOARD FUEL SYSTEM First plug the auxiliary fuel hose to the auxiliary fuel tank the tank that comes with the outboard motor Then open the port tank shut off valve and pump the priming bulb 18 or 20 times Then close the port tank valve and open the starboard tank valve Now pump priming bulb 5 or 6 times Now close Starboard tank valve and pump priming bulb until it ...

Page 17: ...15 smith root com USER s MANUAL Gas Powered Pulsator GPP OPERATION ...

Page 18: ...s follow the output table 5 MODE Selects the type of output pulses AC DC or OFF Caution The position of this switch should not be changed when current is flowing i e foot switches engaged 6 PERCENT OF RANGE Adjusts the output pulses to a percent of the selected range i e high low Pulse width is also automatically adjusted between 6 and 1 millisecond pulse duration 7 ENUNCIATOR VOLUME The Audio Ala...

Page 19: ...and other timing devices will not keep perfect time when used on generators MODIFICATIONS to the power supply that are not authorized may impair the function and safety of the unit Electrofisher Controls MODE The large switch located at top right of control panel selects the type of output pulses AC DC or OFF Caution The position of this switch should not be changed when current is flowing i e foo...

Page 20: ...ck 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 ...

Page 21: ...the electrical components to cool down slowly extending their life considerably 14 Turn the fuel valves to the OFF position when the boat is transported over long distances or on rough roads 15 Turn the battery switches to OFF when not in use except when charging the batteries ENGINE GENERATOR MAINTENANCE Before cleaning or inspecting make certain all moving parts have stopped and cooled down Do n...

Page 22: ...d behind Generator Housing b Route Oil Drain Hose through Stern Drain in Transom 8 Open Winterizing Drain Valve behind Gen Housing to drain raw water from Generator 9 Drain the water from the generator cooling hose by removing the cap from the T fitting located inside the generator compartment below the compartment light Replace the cap and tighten by hand 10 Drain water strainer located on side o...

Page 23: ...__________________ 4 Change oil and oil filter _ ____________________________________________________ 5 Drain raw cooling water from Gen _ ____________________________________________________ 6 Check owner s manual _ ____________________________________________________ BATTERIES 1 Connect Maintenance Float Charger _ ____________________________________________________ PUMPS 1 Remove and store impe...

Page 24: ...ering AC DC 0 to 25 A AC DC 0 to 199 A DC 0 to 199 A High Voltage Output Indicator Panel Lamp Audio Tone Panel Lamp Audio Tone Panel Lamp Audio Tone Output and Safety Control Foot Switch Panel Switch Foot Switch Panel Switch Foot Switch Panel Switch Seconds Timer LCD Display 0 to 999 999 0 to 999 999 0 to 999 999 Cooling Method Convection Convection Fan Cooled Output Connectors CPC with 15 Cable C...

Page 25: ...ly to each pair black black white white If 14 5 volts are now present a short circuit exists inside the console F Check each wire pair to the boat ground Measurements should be greater than 500 ohms If resistance is low wire insulation may be damaged and shorting to ground Go to Procedure 3 PROCEDURE 1 CHECK GENERATOR AC VOLTAGES INSIDE CONSOLE High voltage is present inside the console while the ...

Page 26: ... GPP Voltage Range Switch to HIGH Retest all of Procedure 2 G Measure voltages on TS 0 pins 1 to 12 They should read 720 VAC RMS If Voltage Is Okay go to Procedure 6 If voltage NOT Okay contact SRI PROCEDURE 2 TEST HIGH VOLTAGE AC OUTPUT INSIDE CONSOLE Generator Power to GPP Terminal Strip DANGER HIGH VOLTAGE 120VAC 120VAC 120VAC 120VAC 120VAC 120VAC 120VAC 120VAC 120VAC 120VAC 120VAC 120VAC Foot ...

Page 27: ...the ON position K The red light on the front panel should now be illuminated and the amp meter should indicate amperage L If the red light is not illuminated and the amp meter indicates no amperage a Generator off b Check the light bulb c Check the fuse on the GPP main circuit board d Replace fuse if blown Fig 3 4 A blown fuse may indicate a short circuit in power to Work Lights or Audio Alarm e D...

Page 28: ...ced every 5 years Figure 4 2 F Adjusting the percent of range 2 up to 100 percent will increase the amperage shown on the front panel meter G Set the percent of range at 50 percent a Switch the Mode switch 3 from 120 PPS to 60 PPS The amperage should drop by 1 2 b Switch the Mode switch from 60 PPS to 30 PPS The amperage should drop again by 1 2 c Switch the Mode switch from 30 PPS to 15 PPS The a...

Page 29: ...lose both of the bow foot switches at the same time J The red light should turn on K Switch the Command Center foot switch to ACTIVE L Close both of the Work Deck foot switches and the Command Center foot switch M The red light should turn on Foot switch problems can be caused by 1 Misadjusted switch try pushing on the switch directly with your finger 2 Broken wire this will need to be traced with...

Page 30: ...lastic bucket with the metal handle removed Fig 1 1 2 Connect the test load to the boat as shown Figs 1 2 1 3 3 Add tap water to the bucket 4 Set the Mode Switch on the GPP control box to AC 120 PPS 60 AC 5 Start the generator 6 Control the GPP output with the Emergency Shut Down switch or Footswitch 7 By turning the percent of range control up to 100 and checking the amp meter on the GPP control ...

Page 31: ...er GPP Acc Items Terminal Strip DANGER HIGH VOLTAGE GPP Contlr GPP Contlr Cathode Array Gen Grnd 1 Relay Board 2 12 Vac 3 12 Vac 4 12 Vac 6 12 Vac 7 Dash Lights 8 Anode 9 Anode 10 Cathode 11 Cathode 12 Strb Boom 13 Port Boom 14 15 TS 1 5 Relay Board Black 14 Black 10 Black 10 White 10 White 10 These wires white 14 ga Boat Generator Stator Wiring Diagram 5 0 and 7 5 GPP Generator Terminals 1 2 115 ...

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Page 33: ...ELECTROFISHING BOATs Standard Boating Rules ...

Page 34: ...32 2007 ELECTROFISHING BOATS Standards Boating Rules Contents Right Of Way 33 Buoys and Other Markers 34 Lightning and Thunderstorm Protection 35 Guide to Personal Thunderstorm Protection 38 ...

Page 35: ...essel which has the other on the starboard right side must keep out of the way of the other If the other vessel is on your right you must keep out of its way you are the Give Way vessel If the other vessel is on your port left side remember that you should maintain course and direction provided the other vessel gives you the right of way as it should Overtaking If you are passing another vessel yo...

Page 36: ...essel has the right of way 2 Sailing vessels should keep clear of any fishing vessel 3 In a narrow channel a sailing vessel should not hamper the safe passage of a power driven vessel which can navigate only in such a channel Reading buoys and other markers The waters of the United States are marked for safe navigation by the lateral system of buoyage Simply put buoys and markers have an arrangeme...

Page 37: ...f the grounding conductor there will be a strong tendency for sparks or sideflashes to jump from the grounding conductor to the metal object at the closest point To prevent damage from such sideflashes an interconnecting conductor at least equal to no 8 AWG copper should be provided at all places where they are likely to occur Large metallic objects that are not part of the electrical system of th...

Page 38: ...rounded antenna equipped with a lightning arrester or gap on the coil Copper Conductor Copper cable conductors should be of a diameter not less than No 8 AWG The size of any strand of cable should be not less than No 17 AWG The thickness of any copper ribbon or strip should not be less than No 20 AWG Where other materials are used the gauge should be such as to give conductivity equal to or greate...

Page 39: ...spectively in order to protect them Protection of Sailboats Nonmetallic Sailboats Sailboats with metallic standing rigging will be adequately protected provided that all rigging is grounded so that the mast and rigging meet the recommendations of Sections 2 and 3 Open Day Sailors Open sailboats will be adequately protected if any shrouds backstays or preventors and any continuous metallic track on...

Page 40: ...ip type radio antenna tied down during a lightning storm if it has been designed as part of the lightning protective system If a boat has been struck by lightning compasses and electrical gear should be checked to determine whether damage or change in calibration has taken place Guide for personal Safety During Thunderstorms 1 The purpose of this information is to furnish a guide for personal safe...

Page 41: ...icycles or motorcycles c Open boats without masts and hovercraft d Automobiles nonmetal top or open It may not be possible to always choose a location that offers good protection from lightning Follow these rules when there is a choice in selecting locations a Seek depressed areas avoid hilltops and high places b Seek dense woods avoid isolated trees c Seek buildings tents and shelters with low ar...

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Page 43: ...t training ELECTRICAL SHOCK It is the current that passes through the human body that does the damage The voltage is relevant because it is the force that pushes the current through the body Experiments show that 20 to 500 Hz AC current is more dangerous than DC or higher frequencies of AC The voltages used by electrofishing gear cause death by one of three means Ventricular Fibrillation Ventricul...

Page 44: ...ock from electrofishing gear may result in the need for artificial respiration therefore it is imperative that no one ever works alone To prevent electrical shock all electrical equipment should be carefully inspected before each field operation With all electrical equipment in good operating condition and all insulation junction boxes bonding and connections intact there is much less danger of re...

Page 45: ...r sitting position in the water and receive a shock 7 All crew members must be alert Operators who control the power switch must be constantly aware of the netters in the electrical field DO S AND DON TS Do s 1 Always be sure that all personnel are clear of the electrodes before turning on the power 2 Know how to administer first aid treatment for electrical shock 3 Wear flotation devices 4 Have e...

Page 46: ...ut voltage WATER CONDUCTIVITY The conductivity of the water and that of the fish s flesh are the factors that affect electrofishing most The conductivity of water depends on the quantity of dissolved salts and minerals in the water The conductivity of potable waters in the United States ranges from 20 to 2 000 microSiemens centimeter Sufficient current at realistic power levels will flow through w...

Page 47: ...lectrofished effectively with the larger model GPPs The Smith Root 7 5 GPP outputs 62 amps through 8 gauge stranded cables This unit can stun large fish in the interface between fresh and salt water For example Striped Bass can be stunned for taking brood stock Theoretically high conductivity could be dealt with by using smaller electrodes but this would reduce the range and also create damaging c...

Page 48: ...m the end of the booms electrodes hang into the water Usually one boom is used as the anode and the other as the cathode The boat operator guides the boat while the electrofishing crew activates the electrofisher when approaching likely habitat NIGHT FISHING Electrofishing at night with lights is five to ten times more effective than daytime fishing especially in lakes In streams the reflection of...

Page 49: ... 1988 Effects of Direct Current Electrofishing on the Mottled Sculpin North American Journal of Fisheries Management Vol 8 REFERENCES 1 Bryan R Cowdell and Richard A Valdez 1994 Effects of Pulsed DC Electrofishing on Adult Roundtail Chub from the Colorado River in Colorado North American Journal of Fisheries Management Vol 14 2 I G Cowx and P Lamarque 1990 Fishing With Electricity Applications in ...

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Page 51: ...der this limited warranty d The Consumer will be billed for any parts or labor charges not covered by this limited warranty The Consumer will be responsible for any expenses related to reinstallation of the Product e Smith Root Inc will repair the Product under the limited warranty within 30 days after receipt of the Product If Smith Root Inc cannot perform repairs covered under this limited warra...

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