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TRANSDUCER OPTIONS

Transom Mount High Speed Styles (25' Cable)

• TB0030 - 9° Cone Angle
• TB0044 - 19° Cone Angle
• TB0084 - 12° Cone Angle

• TB0045 - Dual 9/19° Cone Angle*

Transom Style Conversion Kits

• TK-144 - 19° for the FL-8

and FL-18

• TK-244 - 19° for the FL-12, FL-20, FL-22 & FLX Series
• TK-184 - 12° for the FL-8

and FL-18

• TK-284 - 12° for the FL-12, FL-20, FL-22 & FLX Series
• TK-130 - 9° for the FL-8

and FL-18

• TK-230 - 9° for the FL-12, FL-20, FL-22 & FLX Series

• TK-145 - Dual 9/19° for the FL-8

and FL-18*

• TK-245 - Dual 9/19° for the FL-12, FL-20, FL-22 & FLX Series*

• BK0044 - Suction cup mount for all of the above High Speed Transducers.

Puck Styles (25' Cable)

• TB0023 - 19° Cone Angle
• TB0087 - 12° Cone Angle

• TB0027 - 9° Cone Angle

• TB0032 - Dual 9/19° Cone Angle*

Puck Style Conversion Kits (25' Cable)

• TK-123 - 19° for the FL-8

and FL-18

• TK-223 - 19° for the FL-12, FL-20 FL-22, & FLX Series
• TK-187 - 12° for the FL-8

and FL-18

• TK-287 - 12° for the FL-12, FL-20, FL-22 & FLX Series
• TK-127 - 9° for the FL-8

and FL-18

• TK-227 - 9° for the FL-12, FL-20, FL-22 & FLX Series

• TK-132 - Dual 9/19° for the FL-8

and FL-18*

• TK-232 - Dual 9/19° for the FL-12, FL-20, FL-22 & FLX Series*

• BK0023 - Suction Cup Mount for the TB0023 19° Puck Transducer
• BK0027 - Suction Cup Mount for the Pro-View and DB Transducer

Universal Transducer Kit (30' Cable)

• TK-100 - 19° Transducer Kit for all FL/FLX series flashers.

Includes options for transom, trolling motor and suction cup mounting.

Ice-Ducers (7' Cable)

• TB0050 - 19° Cone Angle
• TB0080 - 12° Cone Angle
• TB0051 - Pro-View 9°

• TBB-100 - Broad Band for FLX-30

Transom style transducers include the

mounting bracket and have 25 feet

of cable. Conversion kits include the

transducer, flasher mounting bracket,

power cable and installation hardware.

Puck style transducers include a trolling motor

mounting tie and A.C.E. adhesive for in-hull

mounting. All have 25 feet of cable. Conversion

kits include the transducer, flasher mounting

bracket, power cable, and installation hardware.

*Dual beam transducers include a beam switch assembly.

Transducer Exchange Policy

If you purchase the wrong transducer for your intended fishing application, you can exchange the new

transducer for a different one with Vexilar. Only pay the retail cost difference of the transducer style,

plus shipping. Please call for more information.

Summary of Contents for FL-18

Page 1: ...O W N E R S M A N U A L Vexilar Flasher Instruction Manual COVERS THESE MODELS FL 8 se FL 18 FLX 12 FLX 20 FLX 28 FLX 30 bb ...

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Page 3: ...ter Options 19 Features Specifications 20 FL 8 se Operation 22 FLX 12 Operation 24 FL 18 Operation 26 FLX 20 Operation 30 FLX 28 Operation 36 FLX 30 bb Operation 44 FLX 30 bb Display Messages 49 FLX 28 FLX 30 bb Color Palettes 56 The Genz Pack System Case 58 The Pro Pack II Case 60 The Ultra Pack Case 62 SLA Battery Charging 64 Vexilar Lithium Charging 66 Battery Warranties 68 Vexilar Lithium Warr...

Page 4: ...er design Ice Ducer The first split screen zoom flasher model FL 18 Shoot through aluminum transducer design AlumaDucer 10 Range Flasher FL 22 hd Transducer with three cone angles in one housing WiFi sonar driven by mobile app SonarPhone Aftermarket Digital Depth Display for FL flashers DD 100 Flasher to use Brushless Data transfer tech FLX 28 Broad Band flasher sonar FLX 30 bb VEXILAR HISTORY 19 ...

Page 5: ...This makes it possible to detect not only the lake bottom but also vegetation and fish How Flashers Work The sonar portion of a flasher works in the same manner as any other graph or LCD sonar device The difference is in how the return signal is displayed Instead of adding the data to a progressive representation of the bottom to construct a history the data on the flasher display always represent...

Page 6: ...he greatest amount of display screen area This offers the highest resolution and makes things bigger and easier to see Gain Control Gain controls the amount of amplification applied to the return sonar signal Think of gain as your volume control You turn up the gain to see more of what s below You turn down the gain to see less of what you don t want to see The goal is to find a gain level that sh...

Page 7: ... life Larger objects off to the sides of the transducer can also be displayed as green The Zero mark always shows even if the transducer is unplugged This mark indicates the starting point Marks just beyond the Zero mark can indicate algae floating vegetation or even ice noise caused by thick ice conditions Bottom is generally the most prominent mark on the display Bottom usually starts with a wid...

Page 8: ...rference signals They can lead you to believe the depth is different than it is or that there s a fish hanging below you which isn t really there Usually when you see interference on one sounder the other sounder will show it too Therefore when you use your Interference Rejection to reduce or eliminate the interference on your display the other sounder will see a similar reduction This means you c...

Page 9: ... this position allows you to drop your bait directly down into the center of the transducer s cone of sound This allows you to observe your bait and the fish on the display simultaneously You can tease the fish and see his reaction in real time With practice you will soon be able to judge for yourself both fish species as well as the mood of the fish and whether your lure presentation is working o...

Page 10: ... a green signal Because the fish are much larger than your bait they will appear as stronger signals Be prepared to readjust the Gain Control up and down often as small position changes and the condition of any bait attached will effect the strength of your lure s signal Typical Ice Fishing View This illustrates a typical panfish fishing view As you lower your lure you see it going down on the dis...

Page 11: ...t The float suspends the transducer in the ice hole You can also use the eye bolt included with the Vexilar ice fishing system to suspend the transducer This can often be the best choice for early ice conditions Cable Ice Ducer cable is specifically designed to stay flexible in cold temperatures This flexible cable will be more prone to be cut by your line or damaged if not stored correctly It s a...

Page 12: ... of these objects can be things like the face of a sharp dropping bottom a large rock or even a good size fish or tight group of smaller fish Transducer Side Lobe Not all of the sound waves come out of the transducer s bottom Some sound comes out the sides and even the top Main Lobe The main lobe is where most of the sound waves go They extend out in all directions some sides more than others Theo...

Page 13: ... over a slope it may see the high side of the slope at the edge of the cone and mark that as bottom The fish that are holding on the bottom on the low side of the slope will be invisible to you because they are actually within the bottom signal on your depth finder A narrower beam angle will reduce this effect Output Power Your depth finder puts out a constant amount of power or sound energy It do...

Page 14: ...me to slow down if shallow water is encountered If no bottom is displayed assume the depth is dangerously shallow It may be deeper than the selected range but never assume so Use common sense Do not trust the flasher as the ultimate source of information Use good judgment as well Bottom Content Hard Soft Bottom The Vexilar flashers are also great tools for determining bottom content changes The co...

Page 15: ... gain will make readings difficult Move a boat slowly so you can identify openings that may hold fish Vegetation has grown up to this point In deeper water beyond several feet this is known as the canopy It s where the tops of the vegetation spread out Possible Fish Although this red target could indicate a clump of vegetation it could also indicate a fish just under the canopy Bottom Bottom will ...

Page 16: ...ly 6 Replace the flasher unit into the gimbal bracket and tighten the gimbal knobs Power Connection Your flasher unit requires a 12 volt power source to operate A connection can be made directly to a battery or a connection can be tapped into the boat s electrical system If possible power your flasher using the main starting battery not a battery that powers an electric trolling motor When routing...

Page 17: ...er is attached at the bottom of the transom with a small portion of it extending below the hull line see page 16 In Hull Mounting the method by which the transducer is glued to the inside of the hull of the boat The sonar signal shoots through the hull and into the water see page 17 Trolling Motor Mounting the method by which the transducer is attached to the lower unit of the electric trolling mo...

Page 18: ... transom The least amount that the transducer extends below the bottom is desired If too low spray and turbulence will occur resulting in lost bottom readings 3 With transducer in place mark the four slot locations of the mounting brackets Drill in center of slot outline using a 9 64 3 5 mm drill 4 Fasten the transducer to the transom using the 10 x 3 4 screws nuts and washer plates 5 Before final...

Page 19: ...es with a Scotch Bright pad to smooth any rough areas down to the base material for a secure installation Use the pad to rough up the face of your transducer a little This will also aid in the long term quality of your installation 2 Clean the area Use the supplied cleaning patch of isopropyl alcohol to remove dust and dirt from the target mounting area Be sure to also wipe clean the face of your ...

Page 20: ...ut to your flasher s mounting location 7 Stow and deploy the motor to insure the cable can move freely with the motor and that it cannot get pinched in any of the motor workings Mounting to Manual Steer Motors 1 Position the transducer on the bottom side of the motor housing close to the center of the steering rotation 2 Attach the transducer to the motor using the supplied cable tie 3 Secure the ...

Page 21: ...e cup s come loose this will keep your transducer and cable out of the propeller BK0044 High Speed Suction Cup Bracket Fits all High Speed Transom style transducers and allows for readings at speeds above the planing speed of the boat Dual suction cups offer a secure hold BK0027 Fits all 2 Puck style transducers 9 12 and dual 9 19 Offers a secure hold and the ability to point the transducer in a s...

Page 22: ...High Built in Built in Built in Built in With optional S Cable Night Mode Built in Built in Built in n a Built in n a Interference rejection 140 options 20 settings per frequency 20 settings 20 settings 10 settings 20 settings 10 settings Depth range settings feet Auto 10 15 20 25 30 40 50 60 80 100 120 160 200 240 300 Shallow 10 15 20 30 40 Middle 50 75 100 125 150 Deep 175 200 225 250 300 Auto 1...

Page 23: ...ng way in helping you extend the life of your Vexilar product It s often said knowledge is power and with the knowledge from this manual we hope you will get the most out of your Vexilar product and share with other Vexilar owners who were not pro active enough to read about their system All the tricks from how to adjust gain level to how to properly use the Interference Rejection system help make...

Page 24: ...pularity of the sport made a huge leap forward in the early 1990s Gone were the days of sitting on a bucket and waiting for the elusive bite Your new FL 8 se is truly a part of this history FL 8 se Range Setting The FL 8 se has six depth ranges in two groups Shallow and Deep The shallow range group includes Zero to 20 40 and 80 The deep range group includes Zero to 30 60 and 120 To interpret depth...

Page 25: ...Zero to 80 feet Read the outer white scale and multiply by 4 Deep Range Group D 1 Zero to 30 feet Read the inner yellow scale directly D 2 Zero to 60 feet Read the inner yellow scale and double it D 4 Zero to 120 feet Read the inner yellow scale and multiply by 4 Interference Rejection Interference Rejection comes on automatically when you power up the flasher If interference from another sounder ...

Page 26: ...he unit shuts down The FLX 12 is very popular for open water use because of its flat screen that won t trap water and its great display visibility in sunlight GPX1212 IPX1212 Low Battery Indicator The FLX 12 series units will give the angler a low battery warning 10 6 volts by flashing the green depth lines around the inner side of the display four times every four minutes At 8 volts the green dep...

Page 27: ...80 the x6 is 0 120 The 20 Low Power LP range reads the same as the standard 20 foot range except using this selection puts the flasher into Low Power Mode which allows you to fish in extremely shallow water with great target resolution Interference Rejection Press the button repeatedly until the interference goes away or is reduced as much as possible There are 20 settings to cycle through Gain Co...

Page 28: ...s the position of the bottom on the zoom side and uses a lower power output It s great for fishing in shallow water on a wavy lake Do not use it for ice fishing LP AZ Low Power Auto Zoom Mode This mode splits the screen into Zoom Mode and uses a lower power level Use this in deeper weedy or turbulent waters LP Low Power Mode This mode uses the standard display but at the lower power setting Use th...

Page 29: ...0 feet the fish at 24 feet and the green mark at 20 feet Mode Control Normal Mode selected Interference Rejection Press the Gain Control repeatedly until interference goes away or is reduced as much as possible There are 10 settings to cycle through Gain Control Keep the gain low Increase it only enough to see clear bottom or your bait Range Setting The FL 18 has five depth ranges Zero to 20 40 60...

Page 30: ...site direction as the full view scale The bottom will always be at the 7 O clock position Objects will appear above this point You can only see objects as far off the bottom as the zoom setting permits which is 6 feet Objects above this level will only appear on the right side which shows the entire water column Activate Auto Zoom by switching the Mode Control to the AZ selection on the right or t...

Page 31: ...arge object slowly moving into your view as a shallower depth change The result is that the flasher adjusts to the new level and the object is now displayed as the bottom Understanding the Zoom Modes When Auto Zoom AZ or BL is active the display is divided into two halves When reading depths always use the yellow inner scale on the right side Zoom should be activated only when the transducer is su...

Page 32: ...x depth range to the Night Mode for easy viewing in low light conditions nothing rivals the FLX 20 for superior multi use performance shallow or deep day or night GPX2012 PPX2012D FLX 20 Demo Mode The FLX 20 incorporates a Demo Mode so you can see the display operate in your home as you read this manual To turn on Demo Mode set the Mode Control to Normal rotate the Gain Control to Maximum then pre...

Page 33: ...e There are 20 settings to cycle through Color Select While the Mode Control is set to CS push on the Gain Control to cycle through the three color palettes See page 34 Gain Control Keep the gain low Increase it only enough to see clear bottom or your bait The Gain Control also acts as a feature select switch when you push in See next page The x2 setting will mean you will need to double the depth...

Page 34: ...where the fish are higher off the bottom than 6 feet Deep Mode To activate the 300 Deep Water ranges turn the Gain setting to 1 Then press the Gain knob in while you power on the unit This triples the standard depth ranges Now the display will start out at the 0 30 foot range the x2 is 0 60 the x3 is 0 90 the x4 is 0 120 the x8 is 0 240 and the x10 setting is a 0 300 foot display on the dial Turni...

Page 35: ...g permits either 6 feet or 12 feet Objects above this depth will only appear on the right side which shows the entire water column Interpret the depth by multiplying the value indicated on the white scale by the multiplying factor here 10 Range 10 20 Range x2 30 Range x3 40 Range x4 80 Range x8 100 Range x10 Auto Zoom Auto Zoom AZ puts the flasher into a split screen view with the complete water c...

Page 36: ...ker green signal is no longer there to alert you of a fish on the outer edge of your coverage Color Mode 3 Red Only This color palette will show the cleanest display and only the strongest signals and is best for when you are only interested in depth or navigation FLX 20 Low Power Mode Low Power Mode or LP Mode reduces the output power of your flasher It is useful for situations where the gain can...

Page 37: ...ttery warning 10 6 volts by flashing the green depth lines around the inner side of the display four times every four minutes At 8 volts the green depth lines will flash continuously just before the system shuts down completely 6 5 volts All batteries are different and how long you are able to fish after the first warning will vary Note that this feature is designed for SLA type batteries Vexilar ...

Page 38: ...color palettes and shows digital depth The magic of the FLX 28 is the auto feature Simply place the Ice Ducer transducer in the water turn the system on and start fishing The unit automatically selects the proper interference rejection and depth range to give you maximum display resolution down to 300 feet The FLX 28 is packed with additional features such as Weed Mode Night Mode and Auto Zoom tha...

Page 39: ...rol advanced features such as zoom power and color See following pages Interference Rejection Press the Gain Control repeatedly until the interference goes away or is reduced as much as possible There are 20 settings to cycle through Weed Mode To enter Weed Mode set the Mode to Normal Then push in on the Gain Control while powering on the unit Color Select While the Mode Control is set to CS push ...

Page 40: ...te that the digital depth is disabled in Low Power Mode Low Power Option The Low Power Mode is designed to clean up a cluttered and busy display when fishing in shallow water The rule for using the Low Power Mode setting is this if you turn down the gain as low as it can go in Normal Mode and yet the signal is still too strong to get a good clean reading switch to the Low Power Mode Activating the...

Page 41: ... markers The zoom scale reads in the opposite direction as the full view scale The bottom will always be at the 7 o clock position Objects will appear above this point You can only see objects as far off the bottom as the zoom setting permits which is 6 or 12 feet Objects above this level will only appear on the right side which shows the entire water column FLX 28 Auto Zoom See page 42 for more i...

Page 42: ... it easy to position your bait one or two feet off the bottom without guessing As you change depth ranges the green markers will correspond to the depth changes as shown in the table below The third inner layer of the display will be in red and indicates the current Digital Depth and Range settings This area is also used to display battery levels IR setting levels and Mode settings Color Select Th...

Page 43: ...or use in 30 feet of water or less and in an area where sonar from other anglers is not present since the higher gain setting will be more sensitive to interference When you turn the unit off it will reset back to Normal Mode LP Mode Open Water Use In Low Power Mode accurate digital depth readings cannot be maintained so the Digital Depth display is disabled Additionally Auto Ranging may be incons...

Page 44: ...ual Battery Voltage Display Each time you turn the FLX 28 unit on it will flash the voltage of your battery on the digital display for three seconds The FLX 28 can work on any 12 volt power supply If the unit displays LOW BATT then the battery is down to only 10 6 volts At 8 0 volts the LOW BATT warnings will start to blink on and off which indicates the unit is about to shutdown At 6 5 volts the ...

Page 45: ... bottom six feet of the water column The lure and the fish appear much larger in the AZ Mode on the left half of the display The simulation stops the lure signal just above the fish target and jigs it up and down to trigger the fish to strike The fish signal rises to the bait signal indicating the point at which the angler should be ready to hook the fish This demo shows just what fishing with a V...

Page 46: ...Ducer is made from an array of dozens of small transducer crystals They deliver a wide sonar frequency band from a 15 degree beam at 160 kHz to an 8 degree at 300 kHz Anglers can fine tune the display to knock out interference and sharpen target ID down to 1 4 The FLX 30 features Night Mode three power level settings three zoom zones three manual depth setting ranges to 300 feet and five color pal...

Page 47: ...you are fishing only 8 feet of water in the AUTO Mode setting the entire dial of the display will be dedicated to 10 feet and less To override the AUTO feature simply change the Range Control to the desired depth setting The digital display on the inner dial of your Vexilar unit will display the current depth and also the current range setting For example the display will read Depth 8 9Ft AR 10 fo...

Page 48: ...ansmit frequency is better With the FLX 30bb you can now adjust frequencies and power levels to get the finest sonar response possible for a given fishing situation START Mode Before turning on the FLX 30 adjust the Mode Control to the S or START position This will set the unit to general purpose default settings that perform well in nearly all fishing situations from here it is possible to custom...

Page 49: ...requencies 160 180 200 225 250 275 300 kHz see next page Power P Choose the output power in this mode Cycle through Low Medium and High Range R Choose a ranging method in this mode Auto Range depths will be adjusted automatically from these settings 10 15 20 25 30 40 50 60 80 100 120 160 200 240 and 300 feet Cycle to one of the manual range groups Shallow Range Group 10 15 20 30 and 40 feet Middle...

Page 50: ...e depth ranges the green markers will correspond to the depth changes as shown in the table in the lower left of this page The third inner layer of the display will be in red where you find your Digital Depth and Range settings This area is also used to display battery levels IR setting levels and your mode settings Frequency vs Beam Angle Each frequency has a different beam angle The lower the fr...

Page 51: ...e Meanings SEARCHING The FLX 30 is adjusting to the proper range USE MANUAL RANGE The FLX 30 cannot lock on the bottom LOW BAT The battery voltage is getting low Expect the FLX 30 to stop working soon once the LOW BAT message begins flashing Power Level H P High Power M P Medium Power L P Low Power Range Options S R Shallow Range M R Middle Range D R Deep Range FLX 30 BB OPERATION 10 feet deep ...

Page 52: ...r the frequency selected Auto Range Operation Auto Range automatically selects the proper range for you However it is not infallible It is possible to confuse the Auto Range operation when fishing over very soft lake bottoms or during conditions of thick ice The software cannot find a bottom point in the return signal strong enough to trigger a lock For this reason there can be an eight second del...

Page 53: ...s be at the 7 o clock position Objects will appear above this point You can only see objects as far off the bottom as the zoom setting permits which is 6 12 or 18 feet Objects above this level will only appear on the right side which shows the entire water column FLX 30BB Auto Zoom FLX 30 BB OPERATION Green hash marks will appear every foot on the left side Green hash marks will appear every foot ...

Page 54: ...optional color palettes from which to choose Set the Mode Control to C then press in the Gain Control to cycle through the available palettes See page 56 for an explanation of each The default setting is 3 white red yellow green Power Modes The P on the MODE Control stands for Power The unit will start in the default setting and the main dial will show the designation H P for High Power Adjust the...

Page 55: ...to cause discomfort if left at full brightness for a long period of time in a dark environment Night Mode is an option that dims the display to make it comfortable to watch for hours at night with no eye stress To access this feature set the Mode Control to C and press and hold in the Gain Control for two seconds The brightness of the display lights will be cut by nearly 50 Repeat the process to r...

Page 56: ...n on the display In this case wider is not better FLX 30 BB OPERATION Dialing back the intensity of the sonar output eliminates weak signals but the strongest signals remain A live fish will be more sonar sound reflective than a soft weed stem so reduce the power to Medium or Low Power and you can see fish in weeds Fishing Suspended Fish Many anglers love to fish 15 18 feet down over 50 feet of wa...

Page 57: ...LX 30 gives you those options fish at 20 feet in green signal while at 24 feet you see a strong white signal With these settings you can drop your lure past the green fish signals and specifically target that white fish signal This function is very productive The Ultimate Color Display Do the colors on the display make a difference while fishing For sure they do and it is good to get familiar with...

Page 58: ...Color Mode 2 Red and Yellow Only The more you use a Vexilar flasher the more you will be confronted with situations with a lot of green on the display For example this can be caused by heavy weeds or by thick clouds of tiny bugs on some lakes at night By removing the green you eliminate many of the confusing signals that you normally have to fish around In this setting your lure will be yellow and...

Page 59: ...s worthy of your attention or not The five color option turns all filtering off to show you nearly every signal possible The dynamic range of colors allows you not the computer to interpret the sonar signals On one hand you might think having all this information is a good thing but if you can see the curl of your fishing line as a blue signal in the display are you happy or just confused To skill...

Page 60: ...included Carry Case The Genz Blue Box is a two piece system made from a high density polyethylene Battery and Charger 12 Volt 9 Amp SLA Battery with Charger GP0819 Shown Mounting Base The large mounting base offers ample room for the Vexilar flasher or other brands of sonar and GPS Carry Case Base The base is designed to fit perfectly on top of a five gallon bucket Accessories Use the pre drilled ...

Page 61: ...ucers Cable Storage Place extra cable into the storage compartment under the flasher unit Eye Bolt Insert the transducer support eye bolt at the front of the unit Be sure to remove the float from the transducer cable when using the eye bolt The eye bolt is commonly used on lakes with thin ice conditions Easy Charge Jack Charge the battery here You do not need to disconnect the battery connections ...

Page 62: ...structions Battery and Charger 12 Volt 9 Amp Hour SLA battery with 1 Amp digital automatic charger Rod Holder Adjustable angle and fits into either side of the case Tackle Box The Vexilar tackle box fits into a convenient location here Eye Bolt Storage The transducer support eye bolt fits into a dedicated storage location here Carrying Case Base The round base is designed to fit inside a five gall...

Page 63: ... the two mounting screws Easy Charge Jack Charge the battery here Connect the Easy Charge Jack to begin the charging process Be sure to disconnect from the battery when putting the system away for more than a month but remember to re connect it before recharging once it comes out of storage or the battery will not receive a charge Accessories Use the pre drilled holes for Vexilar add on accessorie...

Page 64: ...four mounting locations either side front and back Enclosed Battery Compartment The battery is enclosed within the base here Fits both Vexilar Lithium and standard SLA batteries Eye Bolt Storage The transducer support eye bolt fits into a dedicated storage location here Float Holder Store the Ice Ducer float here External Power Posts Optionally use these posts to power external accessories 2 amp m...

Page 65: ...han a month but remember to re connect it before recharging once it comes out of storage or the battery will not receive a charge Accessories Use the pre drilled holes for Vexilar add on accessories such as the FlexLight See pages 70 71 Tackle Box The Vexilar tackle box fits into an easy access holder on the back of the Ultra Pack Eye Bolt Insert the transducer support eye bolt here on the opposit...

Page 66: ...Ultra Pack system be sure the Master Power switch is on and the flasher is turned off for charging Once the battery is fully charged and the charger s light returns to green the charger is then operating in a Maintenance Mode At this stage the charger can remain connected to an SLA battery indefinitely and the battery will be maintained at full charge There is no need to disconnect the flasher whe...

Page 67: ...the battery Measure the voltage of the battery while charging It should never go over 15 volts Your Vexilar charger is designed to provide an optimal charge to your battery Please only use Vexilar chargers Do not damage the battery or terminals by dropping Your battery is heavy but fragile Take care that it doesn t get banged around or dropped Common Problems Battery gets hot A battery that gets h...

Page 68: ...to charge your battery over night after each fishing trip Twelve hours of charging may be required after a long weekend of fishing It is okay to store the battery over the summer at 30 50 of capacity but for longer periods of storage charge every few months VEXILAR LITHIUM CHARGING Instructions for 1 Amp Digital Automatic Charger model V 410 1 Allow the battery to warm up before charging This make...

Page 69: ...tself This is not repairable and the battery will need to be replaced Never puncture or expose to 150 or more degrees F Never submerge the battery It is water resistant but if submerged it will fail and cannot be repaired This type of accident is not covered under warranty Do not use any brand of charger other than Vexilar to charge this battery The Vexilar Lithium battery was designed to be charg...

Page 70: ...ill be required Less than thirty days from purchase date full replacement Less than six months and greater than thirty days 12 00 Greater than six months and less than one year 20 00 Over one year and less than two years 25 00 Over two years no warranty new purchase price Vexilar Lithium Warranty The Vexilar Lithium battery has a full replacement warranty two years from date of purchase The batter...

Page 71: ...ool of fish or bait fish or the bottom is irregular The DD 100 was designed to fit in place of the popular D 130 or T 130 battery indicators which Vexilar has been selling for years You can easily outfit your Pro Pack Ultra Pack or Genz Pack with the DD 100 The DD 100 not only gives you digital depth but also gives you the battery status of an SLA battery by pressing the button The only time you w...

Page 72: ...duces your flasher s output power This allows clearer readings in shallow or cluttered waters Mag Shield both magnifies and protects the FL 8 se or FL 18 display Not compatible with other models Neoprene cover will protect the flasher face during transport and storage Not for FL 8 se or FL 18 Soft Pack for Pro Ultra Carry Cases encloses and protects the system Offers a clear zippered window and ac...

Page 73: ...beverage close at hand GLO RING VGR 001 Works like a Vexilar carry case rod holder but inside the ring are eighteen super bright UV LEDs to charge a lure instantly with 360 degree coverage Blast your lure with UV light by simply lowering it into the lighted ring for a few seconds Digital Depth Battery Level DD 100 Shows the current depth and level of charge as a percentage left in the battery For ...

Page 74: ...the FL 8se and FL 18 TK 232 Dual 9 19 for the FL 12 FL 20 FL 22 FLX Series BK0023 Suction Cup Mount for the TB0023 19 Puck Transducer BK0027 Suction Cup Mount for the Pro View and DB Transducer Universal Transducer Kit 30 Cable TK 100 19 Transducer Kit for all FL FLX series flashers Includes options for transom trolling motor and suction cup mounting Ice Ducers 7 Cable TB0050 19 Cone Angle TB0080 ...

Page 75: ...at with stopper for all Ice Ducers ST 100 Stopper for all Ice Ducers two pieces RB 100 Eye bolt support for all Ice Ducers RH 100 Rod Holder assembly for Ultra Pack and Pro Pack II CH 100 Beverage Holder for Rod Holder TKB100 Vexilar 4 x 6 inch tackle box V 120 12 Volt 9 Amp Hour SLA Battery and 1 Amp Automatic Charger V 410 12 Volt 1 Amp Vexilar Charger V 410L Rapid Charge Vexilar Lithium Charger...

Page 76: ... works well when sitting still or at when slow trolling but loses reading at higher speeds Improper transducer type installation or adjustment causing loss of clear water flow across the transducer when the boat reaches a certain speed Unit shows noise when engine or electric motor is turned on Defective engine or electric motor Also can be improper grounding or missing ground in electrical system...

Page 77: ... connections and grounding You want to be sure the sonar wiring is as far away as possible from the trolling motor wiring and that the wiring is neat Make cable runs as short as possible and neatly coil extra wire and tie it off so it stays put in rough water or while pulling the boat All electrical connections should be in very good condition Push on terminals should be tight Wire crimp connectio...

Page 78: ...roduct Online In addition to streamlining any future service need we ll also keep you up to date on the latest tips videos and product updates so you ll be sure to get the most from your Vexilar Go to https vexilar com warranty Disclaimer This USER MANUAL is intended for use with units produced in 2020 and beyond Over time features and functions of units change and this user manual may become obso...

Page 79: ...e Alarms for Fish Shallow and Low Battery Fish Icon Zoom Bottom Track Noise Rejection Surface Clarity Battery Indicator Models Available SP100 T Pod and SP200 T Box U S Patents 9 628 592 B2 9 989 639 9 408 378 Chinese Patent 102866402 Australian Patent 2013305395 Pending European Patent 13830402 7 Fish Scout Underwater Camera System The Vexilar FS800IR Fish Scout Underwater Camera System consists ...

Page 80: ...the mailing hassles Just go online to complete your standard warranty registration and complete the extended warranty form on our website http vexilar com warranty Notice The model and serial number of your unit must be provided to Vexilar with your original purchase date to be able to register your unit for your first two year warranty and to be able to purchase the additional two year extended w...

Page 81: ...Within six to eight weeks Vexilar will send you a notice via mail confirming your extended warranty is valid and activated The reply from Vexilar will clearly state when your extended warranty period expires If you do not get a confirmation notice within this time please contact Vexilar customer service immediately as no extended warranty service on your unit will be done if you did not apply prop...

Page 82: ...ned shipped prepaid to Vexilar Inc 6667 West Old Shakopee Road Suite 101 Minneapolis MN 55438 2622 This warranty does not apply if the product has been damaged by accident or misuse or as a result of service or modification by other than the factory If a replacement is given the original warranty period shall resume upon date of receipt Except as otherwise expressly stated in this previous paragra...

Page 83: ...LLOWING QUESTIONS What type of Fishing do you do Walleye Bass Panfish Pike Other Length of your Boat Feet Size of your Motor HP Your Occupation What Generated Your Interest Sales Person Friend Experience History with Vexilar Comments Date of Receipt as Purchase or Gift Located Near the Bar Code on the Carton Located on the Back of the Unit TV Magazine Internet ...

Page 84: ...Place Stamp Here VEXILAR INC 6667 West Old Shakopee Road Suite 101 Minneapolis MN 55438 2622 ATTN CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPT ...

Page 85: ...er power switch when not in use will drain the battery to the point it can never be used again This is not covered by warranty Please fill in the information below and retain for your records Date of Purchase Model Serial Place of Purchase Vexilar may request proof of purchase at time of service if the unit s purchase date is in question STAPLE YOUR SALES RECEIPT HERE ...

Page 86: ...r Inc 6667 West Old Shakopee Road Suite 101 Minneapolis MN 55438 952 884 5291 https vexilar com 2020 Vexilar Inc On The Web For more product information videos tips and FAQs visit us on the web at vexilar com ...

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