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Installation and Operations Manual

532273-1_A

Installation and Operations Manual

PiranhaMAX 155

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Page 1: ...Installation and Operations Manual 532273 1_A Installation and Operations Manual PiranhaMAX 155 PiranhaMAX 155 PiranhaMAX_Manual_532273 1EN_A qxp Layout 1 4 18 14 11 34 AM Pag ...

Page 2: ...sassembly and repair of this electronic unit should only be performed by authorized service personnel Any modification of the serial number or attempt to repair the original equipment or accessories by unauthorized individuals will void the warranty WARNING Do not travel at high speed with the unit cover installed Remove the unit cover before traveling at speeds above 20 mph WARNING This product c...

Page 3: ...et Humminbird international units provide international features and are designed to meet country and regional regulations Languages maps time zones units of measurement and warranty are examples of features that are customized for Humminbird international units purchased through our authorized international distributors To obtain a list of authorized international distributors please visit our We...

Page 4: ...e the Mounting Location 9 Assemble the Transducer and Initial Mounting 10 Route the Cable 14 Test and Finish the Installation 16 Inside the Hull Transducer Installation 18 Determine the Transducer Mounting Location 18 Trial Installation 19 Route the Cable 20 Permanently Mount the Transducer 20 Trolling Motor Transducer Installation 22 PiranhaMAX Portable Case Assembly 23 Assemble the PiranhaMAX Mo...

Page 5: ...ting Not Saved in Memory 44 Sensitivity Setting Saved in Memory 44 Depth Range Setting Not Saved in Memory 44 Zoom Setting Not Saved in Memory 45 Chart Speed Setting Saved in Memory 45 Fish Alarm Setting Saved in Memory 46 Depth Alarm Setting Saved in Memory 46 Filter Setting Saved in Memory 46 Setup Menu Setting Not Saved in Memory 47 Contrast Setting Saved in Memory 47 Fish ID Setting Saved in M...

Page 6: ...nal Only are only available on products sold outside of the U S by our authorized International Distributors It is important to note that products sold in the U S are not intended for resale in the international market To obtain a list of authorized International Distributors please visit our Web site at humminbird com or contact Customer Service at 1 800 633 1468 to locate the distributor nearest...

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Page 9: ...AX Portable unit proceed to PiranhaMAX Portable Case Assembly for installation instructions If you are planning a fixed installation proceed to Fixed Control Head Installation Supplies In addition to the hardware supplied with your transducer you will need a powered hand drill and various drill bits various hand tools including a ruler or straightedge a level a 12 plumb line weighted string or mon...

Page 10: ...unting area should allow sufficient room for the unit to pivot freely and for easy removal and installation Figures 1 and 2 Connect the Power Cable to the Boat A 6 long power cable is included to supply power to the control head You may shorten or lengthen the cable using 18 gauge multi stranded copper wire CAUTION Some boats have 24 or 36 Volt electric systems but the control head MUST be connect...

Page 11: ... over voltage or over current failures or 1b If you need to wire the control head directly to a battery obtain and install an inline fuse holder and a 1 amp fuse not included for the protection of the unit Figure 4 Humminbird is not responsible for over voltage or over current failures NOTE In order to minimize the potential for interference with other marine electronics a separate power source su...

Page 12: ...cables under the deck NOTE Under the deck cable routing is not always possible If this is not an option the cables should be routed and secured above deck 1a Mark and drill a 3 4 hole as shown in Figure 5 Route the cables through the hole The cables will exit through the center hole on the control head base 1b If the cables cannot be routed directly beneath the control head base mark and drill a 3...

Page 13: ...untersink wood screws into the mounting holes Hand tighten only 4 Insert the thumbknob bolt through the pivot knuckle on the control head Figure 6 5 Align the pivot knuckle with the mount base arms and slide into place twisting slightly if necessary until the unit is firmly seated 6 Rotate the control head to the desired angle and hand tighten the thumbknob bolt 7 Thread the gimbal knob onto the p...

Page 14: ...tion Overview Transducer Installation Overview The transducer can be installed on the transom of the boat inside the hull or onto a trolling motor depending on your transducer type The type of transducer you have will also determine how the cable will be routed Go to the section that describes your transducer and follow the steps to position and mount the transducer on your boat NOTE When drilling...

Page 15: ...ith the least amount of turbulence As the boat moves through the water turbulence is generated by the weight of the boat and the thrust of the propeller s either clockwise or counter clockwise This turbulent water is normally confined to areas immediately aft of ribs strakes or rows of rivets on the bottom of the boat and in the immediate area of the propeller s Clockwise propellers create more tu...

Page 16: ...trailer bunks or rollers to avoid moving or damaging the transducer during loading and unloading of the boat If high speed operation is critical you may want to consider using an In Hull Transducer instead of this Transom Mount Transducer NOTE The hydrodynamic shape of your transducer allows it to point straight down without deadrise adjustment Figure 11 NOTE If you cannot find a transom mount loc...

Page 17: ... 8 This will help you to avoid excessive turbulence at high speeds NOTE If your propeller moves clockwise as the boat moves forward as you re facing the stern of the boat from behind mount the transducer on the starboard side and align the bottom right corner of the mounting bracket with the bottom of the boat If your propeller moves counterclockwise as the boat moves forward as you re facing the ...

Page 18: ...gled at 14 degrees a common transom angle for many boats use position 1 for the ratchets In either case go to step 2 or 1b If you do not know your transom angle measure it using a plumb line weighted nylon string or monofilament line exactly 12 inches long Hold the top of the plumb line against the top of the transom with your finger and wait until the line hangs straight down Figure 16 Using a ru...

Page 19: ...e that the square teeth on each ratchet face the square teeth on the transducer knuckle and the triangular teeth face outward Hold the ratchets on the transducer knuckle with one hand and fit the mounting bracket over them until it snaps into place with the other hand Refer to the illustration Figure 17d Transducer Knuckle Positions knuckle Figure 17a Ratchets Placed in Position 1 rib at position ...

Page 20: ... but do not fully tighten the mounting screws at this time to allow the transducer assembly to slide for adjustment purposes 5 Adjust the initial angle of the transducer from back to front by rotating the transducer until the side seam on the transducer is almost parallel with the bottom of the boat one click atatime ineitherdirection Figure20and21 Inserting the Pivot Bolt Figure 18 Mounting the A...

Page 21: ... transom by tracing the silhouette of the transducer mounting bracket with a pencil or marker 9 Tighten the pivot bolt using the pivot screw and nut to lock the assembly Hand tighten only CAUTION Do not use a high speed driver on this combination of fasteners Hand tighten only 10 Hand tighten the two mounting screws NOTE You will drill the third mounting hole and finalize the installation after yo...

Page 22: ...le up to a total of 50 For assistance contact Customer Service at humminbird com or call 1 800 633 1468 for more information CAUTION Do NOT mount the cables where the connectors could be submerged in water or flooded If cables are installed in a splash prone area it may be helpful to apply dielectric grease to the inside of the connectors to prevent corrosion Dielectric grease can be purchased sep...

Page 23: ... cable that needs to be gathered at one location as shown in the illustration dress the cable routed from both directions so that a single loop is left extending from the storage location Doubling the cable up from this point form the cable into a coil Storing excess cable using this method can reduce electronic interference Figure 25 5 Plug the cable connector back into the control head The slots...

Page 24: ...le transducer detection 4 If the unit is working properly gradually increase the boat speed to test high speed performance If the unit functions well at low speeds but begins to skip or miss the bottom at higher speeds the transducer requires adjustment 5 If you have the correct angle set on the transducer yet lose a bottom reading at high speed adjust the height and the running angle in small inc...

Page 25: ...e grade silicone sealant to fill all three drilled mounting holes especially if the holes penetrated the transom wall NOTE On fiberglass hulls it is best to use progressively larger drill bits to reduce the chance of chipping or flaking the outer coating 8 Re position the transducer bracket against the transom of the boat then hand install all three screws Make sure that the transducer location ha...

Page 26: ...800 633 1468 Determine the Transducer Mounting Location Decide where to install the transducer on the inside of the hull Consider the following to find the best location Observe the outside of the boat hull to find the areas that are mostly free from turbulent water Avoid ribs strakes and other protrusions as these create turbulence Figure 27 As a general rule the faster the boat can travel the fu...

Page 27: ...t down over a known flat bottom Use the display to benchmark against the sonar signal that will be detected once the transducer is placed in the hull 3 Place the transducer body face down at the identified mounting location inside the hull with the pointed end towards the bow Figure 27 4 Fill the hull with enough water to submerge the transducer body Use a sand filled bag or other heavy object to ...

Page 28: ...the position of the transducer Route the Cable 1 Once the mounting location is determined and you have marked the position of the transducer route the cable from the transducer to the control head Permanently Mount the Transducer 1 Make sure the position of the transducer is marked 2 You may have to disconnect the cable to the control head and reconnect it at the end of this procedure 3 Remove the...

Page 29: ...hat it will not move while the epoxy is curing NOTE When the epoxy cures no water is necessary inside the hull 8 If you unplugged the transducer cable at the beginning of this procedure plug it back into the control head Your control head is now ready for operation NOTE Neither water spilled gasoline nor oil will affect the performance of the transducer Figure 30 was ation are n the the the e is a...

Page 30: ...efer to the separate installation instructions that are included with the bracket You may purchase a Trolling Motor Adapter kit that will allow you to mount the transducer on the trolling motor NOTE Visit humminbird com or call Customer Service at 1 800 633 1468 for details and pricing Figure 31 22 Trolling Motor Transducer Installation PiranhaMAX_Manual_532273 1EN_A qxp Layout 1 4 18 14 11 34 AM ...

Page 31: ...all the battery assemble the transducer mounting bracket stow the portable transducer and battery charger into the portable case When you are done the control head and the transducer will be part of the portable case assembly and you will be ready to take your portable case to the boat for final setup Supplies In addition to the hardware supplied with your installation kit you will need a hammer P...

Page 32: ...ing holes labeled C with a hammer and a screwdriver or an awl as shown in the illustration Punching Holes 2 Turn the base right side up Line up the PiranhaMAX mount with the holes you punched out in step 1 3 Using a socket wrench and a Phillips screwdriver secure the PiranhaMAX mount to the base with the four included 3 4 screws lock washers and nuts Hand tighten only Punching Holes Figure 32 24 P...

Page 33: ...llustrations Installing the Handle Onto the Base and Sliding in the Handle Hand tighten only NOTE The handle is keyed so that it only fits onto the base in one direction Attaching the Mount to the Base PiranhaMAX tilt mount base Figure 33 Sliding in the Handle Installing the Handle Onto the Base Figure 34 25 and the C the the the ews PiranhaMAX Portable Case Assembly PiranhaMAX_Manual_532273 1EN_A...

Page 34: ...arms and slide into place twisting slightly if necessary until the unit is firmly seated 3 Rotate the control head to the desired angle and hand tighten the thumbknob bolt 4 Thread the gimbal knob onto the pivot bolt and tighten pivot knuckle gimbal knob thumbknob bolt Attaching the Control Head to the Base and Handle gimbal knob Rear View Front View Figure 35 26 PiranhaMAX Portable Case Assembly ...

Page 35: ... the bottom of the base up through each side of the battery well using the strap holes see the illustration Attaching the Battery Tie Down Straps 2 Route the power cable from the mount DOWN through the center hole of the base Route the transducer jump cable UP through the base and mount Figure 36 Attaching the Battery Tie Down Straps battery tie down straps Pulling the Cables Through the Base Figu...

Page 36: ... it into the battery well see the illustration Installing the Cables Onto the Base 5 Route the transducer jumper cable see the illustration Installing the Cables Onto the Base out the long side of the cable well and follow the arrows on the base Installing the Cables Onto the Base transducer jumper cable screws jumper cable well power cable Figure 39 Connecting the Cables to the Control Head Figur...

Page 37: ... see the illustration Tying Down the Cables 8 Turn the base right side up and pull up gently on the battery tie down straps to remove the slack NOTE You will need to perform more assembly procedures as well as charge the battery for 8 hours before you install the battery into the portable case See Charge and Install the Battery for more information Tying Down the Cables transducer jumper cable zip...

Page 38: ...haMAX control head is facing out of the case For best results pull the case over one shoulder of the handle at a time 3 Adjust the case so that you can easily grab the handle through the fabric handhold inset from the outside top of the portable case Installing the Base into the Case Pulling the Case over the Handle Holding the Portable Case Figure 41 30 PiranhaMAX Portable Case Assembly PiranhaMA...

Page 39: ...make sure the power cable is fitted snugly into the slot in the well so that they battery does not rest on it see the illustration Installing the Battery 3 Pull the battery tie down straps over the top of the battery and connect both ends of each strap over the top making sure that the straps are pulled tight around the battery and that the battery is seated securely in the battery well 4 Zip up t...

Page 40: ...illustrations below 2 Assemble the other transducer parts as shown see the illustration Assembling the Portable Bracket below Hand tighten only Assembling the Portable Bracket suction cup portable transducer assembly Phillips head screw washer wing nut bolt ratchet Figure 44 Transducer Knuckle Positions knuckle Ratchets Placed in Position 1 rib at position 1 beads ratchet Figure 43 32 PiranhaMAX P...

Page 41: ...the portable transducer into the carrying compartment upper zip opening on the back of the portable case and close the zipper 2 Turn the portable case around so that you can access the front and load the battery charger into the zip pocket on the left as you face the front of the portable case 3 Make sure all the zippers are closed Ratchets Placed in Position 2 bead ratchet rib Figure 45 33 cket a...

Page 42: ...at Connect the Transducer and Power Cables to the Portable Case 1 Make sure the large opening in the front of the portable case is unzipped You may want to roll up the flap and secure it with the provided strap and clip while you re working 2 Plug the transducer cable into the jumper port in the portable case to the left of the control head as you face the front of the bag see the illustration Plu...

Page 43: ...the front of the bag unzipped for easy access during installation Attach the Portable Case to the Boat 1 Attach the portable case to a surface on the boat by threading rope or bungee cord not provided through the D rings on either side of the portable case NOTE Humminbird recommends that you do NOT position the portable case on the bottom of the boat or in a location where it can be splashed by or...

Page 44: ...unt the transducer anywhere on the side of the boat if your boat remains stationary If you are trolling it is best to mount the transducer on the transom of the boat Your portable transducer is designed to be installed and adjusted without the use of tools Mounting the transducer to the boat is a simple yet important operation A poor mounting location will affect the overall performance of the Hum...

Page 45: ...cause damage to itself your boat or become tangled in the propeller Attach the tie down strap to the transducer cable around an immovable object such as a rail or fitting as shown in the illustration see the illustration Transducer Tie Down Strap 5 When you have finished using the transducer unplug the transducer cable from the transducer jumper port on the base then coil the cable around the asse...

Page 46: ... mobile 1 With the boat engine off loosen all cable retainers clips holding the transducer 2 Remove the case from the surface mount 3 Remove the transducer from the surface where it has been mounted wipe it dry and stow it in the portable case rear pocket 4 Unplug the power cable when not in use 38 Mounting the Portable Transducer PiranhaMAX_Manual_532273 1EN_A qxp Layout 1 4 18 14 11 34 AM Pag ...

Page 47: ...Press and hold the POWER MENU key until the unit powers off NOTE International units powered on for the first time will first display setup menu options such as Language Units Distance Units Speed etc for initial system setup NOTE If Simulator Mode is selected from the Start Up Menu and a transducer is plugged in some menu setting changes will be saved in memory even after the unit is powered down...

Page 48: ...makes adjustments to keep the bottom and fish visible on the display The PiranhaMAX uses sonar technology to send sound waves from the transducer into the water The returned echoes are plotted on the display creating a very accurate picture of the underwater world including distance to underwater objects such as the bottom fish and structure 40 PiranhaMAX Sonar Technology PiranhaMAX_Manual_532273 ...

Page 49: ... found in the wide 60 beam when the Fish ID feature is turned on Dual Beam is ideal for a wide range of conditions from shallow water to very deep water in both fresh and salt water Boat speed wave action bottom hardness water conditions and transducer installation can all affect depth capability 41 ou ll cally sible the play ance PiranhaMAX Sonar Technology PiranhaMAX_Manual_532273 1EN_A qxp Layo...

Page 50: ...temperature As the boat moves terrain and bottom composition variations are displayed Fish baitfish and thermoclines underwater temperature changes are displayed when detected Underwater conditions vary greatly so some experience and interpretation is needed to realize all the benefits of the PiranhaMAX use the following illustration as a guide to the most common conditions and practice using your...

Page 51: ...off See individual menu choices for more information NOTE Each time the POWER MENU key is pressed the backlight momentarily illuminates for easy viewing at night Adjust the LIGHT menu setting to keep the backlight on NOTE If Simulator Mode is selected from the Start Up Menu and a transducer is plugged in some menu setting changes will be saved in memory even after the unit is powered down Menu set...

Page 52: ...display may become too cluttered When operating in very clear water or greater depths increased sensitivity shows weaker returns that may be of interest Decreasing the sensitivity eliminates the clutter from the display that is sometimes present in murky or muddy water If Sensitivity is adjusted too low the display may not show many sonar returns that could be fish 0 10 Default 5 Depth Range Setti...

Page 53: ...ress the POWER MENU key until CHART SPEED appears Select a setting from 1 5 to increase or decrease the chart speed where 1 is the slowest and 5 is the fastest chart speed Chart speed determines the speed at which the sonar information moves across the display and consequently the amount of detail shown A faster speed shows more information and is preferred by most anglers however the sonar inform...

Page 54: ... OFF for no Depth Alarm or select 3 to 99 feet to set the alarm depth An audible alarm sounds when the depth is equal to or less than the setting Off 3 to 99 feet Default Off Filter Setting Saved in Memory Press the POWER MENU key until FILTER appears Select either Off or On Filter adjusts the sonar filter to limit interference on the display from sources such as your boat engine turbulence or oth...

Page 55: ...n press the POWER MENU key until CONTRAST appears Select a setting from 1 through 5 1 to 5 Default 3 Fish ID Setup Menu Setting Saved in Memory Make sure that the Setup menu is selected then press the POWER MENU key until FISH ID appears Select either Off to view raw sonar returns or On to view Fish symbols Fish ID uses advanced signal processing to interpret sonar returns and will display a Fish ...

Page 56: ... pixels and strong returns as dark pixels This has the benefit of ensuring that strong returns will be clearly visible on the display Black Bottom Black displays all pixels below the bottom contour as black regardless of signal strength This has the benefit of providing a high contrast between the bottom and other sonar returns on the display WhiteLine highlights the strongest sonar returns in whi...

Page 57: ... Setup Menu Setting Saved in Memory International only Make sure that the Setup menu is selected then press the POWER MENU key until LANGUAGE appears International Units only LANGUAGE selects the display language for menus Settings vary Default English Units Setup Menu Setting Saved in Memory International only Make sure that the Setup menu is selected then press the POWER MENU key until UNITS app...

Page 58: ...e screen use a chamois and non abrasive mild cleaner Be careful to avoid scratching the lens NOTE Do not wipe the screen while dirt or grease is on the screen Control Head If the unit comes into contact with salt spray wipe the affected surfaces with a cloth dampened in fresh water Transducer Maintenance Use the following information to maintain the transducer operation If your boat remains in the...

Page 59: ...ually need repair These units are returned no problem found If you have a problem with your PiranhaMAX use the following troubleshooting guide before calling Customer Service or sending your unit in for repair 1 Nothing happens when I turn the unit on Checkthepowercableconnectionatbothends Besurethecableisconnected correctly to a reliable power source red lead to positive black lead to negative or...

Page 60: ...allation Guide for details Also in very deep water it may be necessary to increase the sensitivity setting manually to maintain a graphic depiction of the bottom If you are using a transducer switch to connect two transducers to the PiranhaMAX make sure that the switch is in the correct position to connect a transducerthatisinthewater Ifatrollingmotortransducerisselectedandthe trollingmotorisoutof...

Page 61: ...te the power output of the engine s alternator and can produce voltage in excess of 20 Volts when running at high RPMs 8 The display begins to fade out Images are not as sharp as normal Check the input voltage The PiranhaMAX will not operate on input voltages below 10 VDC 9 The display shows many black dots at high speeds and high sensitivity settings You are seeing noise or interference caused by...

Page 62: ...rchased outside the United States This warranty is included by your local distributor and this distributor maintains local service for your unit Warranties are only valid in the area of intended distribution Units purchased in the United States or Canada must be returned to our factory in the United States for service 54 International Purchases PiranhaMAX_Manual_532273 1EN_A qxp Layout 1 4 18 14 1...

Page 63: ...duct installation and operation instructions Damaged or has failed because of an accident or abnormal operation Repaired or modified by entities other than Humminbird Please retain your original receipt as a proof of the purchase date This will be required for in warranty service THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES OBLIGATIONS OR LIABILITIES ON THE PART OF HUMMINBIRD AND WIL...

Page 64: ...vice charge will be assessed for each repair physical damage and missing parts are not included Any repairs made after the original warranty will be warranted for an additional 90 days after service has been performed by our factory technicians You can contact Customer Service or visit our Web site to verify the flat rate repair fee for your product visit the Product Support section http www hummi...

Page 65: ...your name street address phone number and your assigned Repair Authorization Number Include a brief written description of the problem Include a copy of your receipt to show proof and date of purchase Return product freight prepaid to Humminbird using an insured carrier with delivery confirmation For OUT OF WARRANTY service complete the following steps Obtain a Repair Authorization Number from Hum...

Page 66: ...mm Power Requirement 10 20 VDC LCD Matrix 160 V x 128 H Transducer XNT 9 20 T includes built in temperature probe Transducer Cable Length 20 ft 6 m NOTE Product specifications and features are subject to change without notice NOTE Humminbird verifies maximum stated depth in saltwater conditions however actual depth performance may vary due to transducer installation water type thermal layers botto...

Page 67: ...those applications can be considered excluded from the WEEE Directive requirement This symbol WEEE wheelie bin on product indicates the product must not be disposed of with other household refuse It must be disposed of and collected for recycling and recovery of waste EEE Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics Inc will mark all EEE products in accordance with the WEEE Directive It is our goal to comp...

Page 68: ...om E mail service humminbird com Telephone 1 800 633 1468 Direct Shipping Humminbird Service Department 678 Humminbird Lane Eufaula AL 36027 USA Hours of Operation Monday Friday 8 00 a m to 4 30 p m Central Standard Time 60 Contact Humminbird PiranhaMAX_Manual_532273 1EN_A qxp Layout 1 4 18 14 11 34 AM Pag ...

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