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VVP-15C ELECTROFISHER

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Contents

Description ........................................................................ 1

Front Panel Controls ..................................................... 3

Set-up ................................................................................. 5

Begin Electrofishing ...................................................... 5

Basic Hookup ...................................................................6

Nets .....................................................................................6

Key to Symbols On Labels .........................................6

Possible Overload Conditions ................................... 7

Safety Quick List ............................................................9

Settings Chart .................................................................11

Connector Specifications ...........................................12

Items manufactured by companies other than Smith-Root carry the 

original manufacturer’s warranty. Please contact product manufac-

turer 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 credit within five days from the date of the return. A return authorization must 

accompany returns. Valid equipment returns include, but are not limited to, order-

ing incorrect equipment, funding deficits, and defective equipment returned for 

reimbursement. All returns are subject to a restocking fee and applicable shipping 

charges. The restocking fee is figured at 10% of the purchase price but not less than 

$20.00. Customers receiving equipment in damaged condition will be referred to the 

shipping company for insurance reimbursement.

Rev. 042705-013

WARNING

 - Battery posts, terminals and related acces-

sories contain lead compounds, chemicals known to the 
State of California to cause cancer and reproductive 
harm. Wash hands after handling.

Summary of Contents for VVP-15C

Page 1: ...EU07955 USER S GUIDE V V P 1 5 C E L E C T R O F I S H E R...

Page 2: ...w condition will be given credit within five days from the date of the return A return authorization must accompany returns Valid equipment returns include but are not limited to order ing incorrect e...

Page 3: ...th less output can be used but will not achieve full output potential Recommended Generators Honda EM5000S Honda EG5000 Honda EM3800S or Honda EG3500 This equipment will not function properly when ope...

Page 4: ...N CONTACT MAY RESULT IF PERSONNEL FAIL TO OBSERVE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS BE CAREFUL TO AVOID CONTACT WITH ALL CIRCUIT COMPONENTS AND CONNECTIONS WHILE CHECKING OR SERVICING THIS EQUIPMENT VVP 15C Combo Pa...

Page 5: ...rom 0 Volts to Maximum Volts of selected Range may be limited by load conditions and overload protection for all out FRONT PANEL CONTROLS puts DC and Pulsed DC CPS included 9 OUTPUT FREQUENCY CON TROL...

Page 6: ...oltage TOP BUTTON SIDE ELECTRODE CONTROL CONNECTORS 12 EMERGENCY STOP Switch disables the electrofisher For additional safety also move the input circuit breaker to the off position turn off the gener...

Page 7: ...rgency Stop switch in the on position 4 Depress foot switch or anode pole thumb switch 5 Increase output by rotating OUTPUT ADJUST CON TROL in a clockwise move ment 6 During operation before changing...

Page 8: ...e the following charac teristics The handle shall be con structed of a non conductive material The handle shall be of suf ficient length to avoid hand contact with the water The handle shall not be wr...

Page 9: ...will automatically reset after three seconds The three second time out can not be bypassed Correction If average overload occurs repeatedly the operator must reduce the output voltage and or one of t...

Page 10: ...eded Characteristics OUTPUT ON indicator and OUTPUT OFF indicator will flash alternately Output will be disabled VVP 15C will reset when safety switch is released Correction If generator overload occu...

Page 11: ...Replace the cathode as necessary 7 Check the anode pole for cracks in the fiberglass and handle assembly Replace as necessary 8 Check the curl cord for cracks and abrasion Do not use a cracked pole o...

Page 12: ...e proceeding 17 Never electrofish with spectators on shore Elec tric fields can travel large distances through buried pipes metal culverts and metal sheet piling If spec tators show up during elec tro...

Page 13: ...PULSE 300 OR 600 60 CPS 3 PULSE 300 OR 600 90 CPS 3 PULSE 300 OR 600 120 CPS 3 PULSE 300 OR 600 15 CPS 6 PULSE 300 OR 600 30 CPS 6 PULSE 300 OR 600 45 CPS 6 PULSE 300 OR 600 60 CPS 6 PULSE 300 OR 600...

Page 14: ...C ELECTRO FISHER Anode Cee Norm 1357 Control Cee Norm 13455 Cathode Cee Norm 1356 CONNECTORS ON CABLES FOR VVP 15C ELEC TROFISHER Input Power Cee Norm 21250 Anode Cee Norm 21238 Control Cee Norm 21891...

Page 15: ...info smith root com 360 573 0202 14014 NE Salmon Creek Ave Vancouver WA 98686 www smith root com Since 1964...

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