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PANOPTIX

 LIVESCOPE

LVS32-TH 

INSTALLATION 

INSTRUCTIONS

Important Safety Information

 WARNING

See the 

Important Safety and Product Information

 guide in the 

product box for product warnings and other important 

information.
The device must be installed with at least one of the included 

anti-rotation bolts. Failure to do so could result in the device 

rotating while the boat is moving and could cause damage to 

your vessel.
You are responsible for the safe and prudent operation of your 

vessel. Sonar is a tool that enhances your awareness of the 

water beneath your boat. It does not relieve you of the 

responsibility of observing the water around your boat as you 

navigate.

 CAUTION

Failure to install and maintain this equipment in accordance with 

these instructions could result in damage or injury.
Always wear safety goggles, ear protection, and a dust mask 

when drilling, cutting, or sanding.

NOTICE

When drilling or cutting, always check what is on the opposite 

side of the surface.

To obtain the best performance and to avoid damage to your 

boat, you must install the Garmin

®

 transducer according to these 

instructions.
Read all installation instructions before proceeding with the 

installation. If you experience difficulty during the installation, 

contact Garmin Product Support.

Registering Your Device

Help us better support you by completing our online registration 

today. Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in a safe 

place.

1

Go to 

my.garmin.com/registration

.

2

Sign in to your Garmin account.

Software Update

You must update the software when you install this device.
If your Garmin chartplotter has Wi

Fi

®

 technology, you should 

update the software using the ActiveCaptain

 app on a 

compatible Android

 or Apple

®

 device. If your chartplotter does 

not have has Wi

Fi technology, you should update the software 

using a memory card and a Windows

®

 computer.

For more information, go to 

support.garmin.com

.

Tools Needed

• Drill
• 3 mm bit (

1

/

 in.)

• 9 mm bit (

3

/

8

 in.)

• 12 mm bit (

1

/

2

 in.) (metal hull)

• 13 mm bit (

1

/

2

 in.) (fiberglass hull)

• 32 mm spade bit (1

1

/

4

 in.) (fiberglass hull)

• 38 mm hole saw (1 

1

/

 in.) (metal hull)

• Bandsaw or table saw
• Slip-joint pliers or crescent wrench
• Masking tape
• Marine sealant
• Solvent wash
• Marine-grade epoxy or exposed core sealant that can be 

used on plastic (cored fiberglass hull)

About the Transducer

The transducer transmits and receives sound waves through the 

water, and relays sound-wave information to your Garmin sonar 

device.

Mounting Location Considerations

• On outboard and sterndrive vessels  , the transducer should 

be mounted in front of and close to the engine or engines.

• On inboard vessels  , the transducer should be mounted in 

front of and far away from the engine propeller and shaft.

• On step-hull vessels  , the transducer should be mounted in 

front of the first step.

• On full-keel vessels  , the transducer should be mounted at 

a slight angle that aims at the bow, not parallel to the 

centerline.

• On fin-keel vessels  , the transducer should be mounted 

from 25 cm to 75 cm (from 10 to 30 in.) in front of the keel 

and a maximum of 10 cm (4 in.) to the side of the centerline.

• On vessels with displacement hulls  , the transducer should 

be mounted approximately 

1

/

3

 aft of the waterline length of 

the vessel from the bow, and from 150 to 300 mm (from 6 to 

12 in.) to the side of the centerline.

• The transducer should be mounted parallel to the bow-stern 

axis of your vessel.

• The transducer should not be mounted behind strakes, struts, 

fittings, water intake or discharge ports, or anything that 

creates air bubbles or causes the water to become turbulent.
The transducer must be in clean (non-turbulent) water for 

optimal performance.

• The transducer should not be mounted in a location where it 

might be jarred when launching, hauling, or storing.

• On single-drive boats, the transducer must not be mounted in 

the path of the propeller.
The transducer can cause cavitation that can degrade the 

performance of the boat and damage the propeller.

• On twin-drive boats, the transducer should be mounted 

between the drives, if possible.

January 2019

190-02496-90_0A

Summary of Contents for Panoptix Livescope LVS32-TH

Page 1: ...ill 3 mm bit 1 8 in 9 mm bit 3 8 in 12 mm bit 1 2 in metal hull 13 mm bit 1 2 in fiberglass hull 32 mm spade bit 11 4 in fiberglass hull 38 mm hole saw 1 1 2 in metal hull Bandsaw or table saw Slip joint pliers or crescent wrench Masking tape Marine sealant Solvent wash Marine grade epoxy or exposed core sealant that can be used on plastic cored fiberglass hull About the Transducer The transducer ...

Page 2: ...e of the specific point on your boat hull NOTE A boat may have several deadrise angles depending on the shape of the hull Measure the deadrise angle only at the location where you plan to install the transducer Cutting the Fairing Block CAUTION Always wear safety goggles ear protection and a dust mask when drilling cutting or sanding 1 Using wood screws attach the fairing block to a piece of wood ...

Page 3: ...ully to protect against water seepage 1 Select a mounting location without surface irregularities or obstructions 2 Using the template mark the location of the stem hole and anti rotation bolt 3 Drill a 3 mm 1 8 in pilot hole through the template and hull at the stem hole location The hole must be perpendicular to the water surface 4 Place masking tape over the pilot hole and surrounding area outs...

Page 4: ...tion Bolt Hole in a Non Cored or Fiberglass Hull Before you can drill holes for the anti rotation bolts you must drill the hole for the transducer stem and you must cut the fairing block Cutting the Fairing Block page 2 You should follow these instructions when you are using a fairing block to mount the transducer on a boat that does not have a cored fiberglass hull 1 Select a mounting location wi...

Page 5: ... with the included M8 nut and 8 mm washer Do not over tighten the M8 nut 10Before the sealant hardens remove all excess sealant on the outside of the fairing block and exterior hull to ensure smooth water flow over the transducer Thru Hull Transducer in a Non cored Fiberglass Hull without a Fairing Block If the deadrise angle of your mounting location does not exceed 5 you can mount the device with...

Page 6: ...e angle of your mounting location exceeds 5 you should use a fairing block to mount the device Drilling the Transducer Stem Hole and the Anti Rotation Bolt Hole in a Metal Hull You should follow these instructions when you are using a fairing block to mount the transducer on a boat that has a metal hull 1 Select a mounting location without surface irregularities or obstructions 2 Using the templat...

Page 7: ...the template mark the location of the stem hole and anti rotation bolt 4 Drill a 3 mm 1 8 in pilot hole through the hull at the stem hole location from outside the hull 5 Using a 38 mm 1 1 2 in hole saw cut the stem hole from outside the hull The hole must be perpendicular to the water surface 6 While holding a drill with a 12 mm 1 2 in bit plumb drill the anti rotation bolt hole from outside the ...

Page 8: ...y 850 g 1 87 lbs Frequencies From 530 to 1 1 MHz Operating temperature From 0 to 40 C from 32 to 104 F Storage temperature From 40 to 85 C from 40 to 185 F Maximum depth distance 61 m 200 ft Field of view Front to back 135 degrees Side to side 20 degrees Dependent upon water salinity bottom type and other water conditions Panoptix LiveScope GLS 10 Sonar Module Specifications Dimensions W x H x D 2...

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