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PUCK STYLE TRANSDUCERS
There are three ways in which a Puck Style
transducer can be mounted. It can be mounted
In-Hull, on an electric trolling motor, or portable (with
a suction cup or on an arm of some type).
IN-HULL MOUNTING
This method, gluing the transducer to the hull, gets the same results
as if you were using the High Speed transducer only there are no holes
to drill in the boat and there is no transducer on the transom to get
damaged by impact.
Finding the best location for the transducer before mounting is
critical. Choose a flat smooth spot near the center of the bilge and near
the back of the boat. It is a good idea to make a "test run" before you
permanently install the transducer to make sure that you can indeed get
a reading through your hull, and when the boat is on plane. Put about
a half inch of water in the bilge and hold the transducer in the intended
location. Move the transducer around until you get the best reading.
Mark the spot.
To install the transducer clean the spot of mud and oil. Using an
epoxy or silicone glue make a puddle about the same diameter as the
transducer on the hull. Place the transducer in the glue. Press it down
firmly, gently twisting it back and forth, making sure that there are no
air bubbles in the glue between the transducer and the hull. Let the glue
dry completely before turning the unit on.
Run the transducer cord up to the unit taking the same care as you
did when you ran the power cord. Plug the transducer connector into
the back of the unit and screw the retaining ring down snugly.
TROLLING MOTOR MOUNTING
To attach a Puck Style transducer to a trolling
motor, use a hose clamp or a large cable tie. Notice the
slots in the transducer for this purpose. Locate the
transducer on the bottom of the lower unit as in figure
G. Run the cable up the shaft using cable ties to hold
it in position. Make sure that the movement of the
trolling motor will not damage the cable. Plug the transducer connector
into the back of the unit and screw the retaining ring down snugly.
PORTABLE MOUNTING
Optional suction cup brackets can be used to temporarily attach a
transducer to the transom or side of the boat. The cups should be placed
in a location where it will not be torn off when the boat goes high speed.
It is a good idea to tie on a safety rope in case the cup does let go.
There are three suction cup brackets available for the FL-8SE. The
BK0023 is made to attach the 19 degree Puck style transducer to a boat
for use at slow speeds. The BK0044 suction cup brackets is made to attach
the high speed transducers to a boat for high speed uses. See page 26 for
details.
An arm can also be used to hold the transducer. Simply attach the
transducer to the end of the arm using cable ties or tape. If the arm is
constructed of metal tubing insulate the transducer from the arm by
wrapping electrical tape around the arm. This prevents "ringing" which
can be displayed as noise near the surface.
Run the transducer cord up to the unit using cable ties to hold the
cord in place. Plug the transducer connector into the back of the unit and
screw the retaining ring down snugly.
Figure G