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PT-W

PT-W, PD-W, PD-WBK,

PD-N and PD-NBK

TRANSDUCERS

INSTALLATION MANUAL

PD-N and

PD-WBK

PD-W and

PD-WBK

Summary of Contents for PD-N

Page 1: ...PT W PT W PD W PD WBK PD N and PD NBK TRANSDUCERS INSTALLATION MANUAL PD N and PD WBK PD W and PD WBK ...

Page 2: ...ll reduce the sensitivity or may even prevent operation NOTICE Copyright Copyright Copyright Copyright Copyright 1995 1996 Lowrance Electronics Inc 1995 1996 Lowrance Electronics Inc 1995 1996 Lowrance Electronics Inc 1995 1996 Lowrance Electronics Inc 1995 1996 Lowrance Electronics Inc All rights reserved All rights reserved All rights reserved All rights reserved All rights reserved ...

Page 3: ...peed transducer it will operate when the boat is moving faster than trolling speeds It is important to mount the transducer in an area that is free from air bubbles since they cause interference on the sonar s display Once a good location is found clean the area before attaching the suction cup Moisen the suction cup and press it firmly onto the hull The suction cup should be mounted just above th...

Page 4: ...o be picked up so use caution when routing the transducer cable around these wires also PD W PD W PD W PD W PD W PD WBK PD WBK PD WBK PD WBK PD WBK PD N PD N PD N PD N PD N PD NBK PD NBK PD NBK PD NBK PD NBK The PD W and PD WBK are wide cone angle 20 degree transducers and can be mounted to shoot through the hull or with an automo tive hose clamp attached to a troll ing motor The PD N and PD NBK n...

Page 5: ...ss Any air bubbles in the fiberglass or the epoxy will reduce or eliminate the sonar signals To choose the proper location for thru hull mounting anchor the boat in 60 feet of water Add a little water to the sump of the boat Plug the transducer into the sonar unit turn it on then hold the transducer over the side of the boat Adjust the sensitivity and range controls until a second bottom echo is s...

Page 6: ...face of the hull must be flat so the entire transducer face is in contact with the hull prior to bonding 2 Make certain the area is clean dry and free of oil or grease Build a small dam out of caulking compound or RTV around the mounting area It should be at least 1 2 greater in diameter than the trans ducer Use a good two part epoxy that sets up rock hard Do not use 5 minute or fast setting epoxy...

Page 7: ... amount on the entire face of the transducer then pour 1 16 level into the area contained by the dam Place the transducer into the epoxy twisting and turning it to force any air bubbles out from under the transducer face The face of the transducer should be parallel with the hull with a minimum amount of epoxy between the hull and transducer Hold the transducer down with a weight until the epoxy d...

Page 8: ...to parts store 1 Measure the diameter of your trolling motor and purchase a hose clamp slight larger 2 Determine the mounting location It should be ahead of the skeg Water turbulence is at a minimum at this position Some trolling motors have a wire brace from the motor to the skeg The transducer won t be affected by this 3 Position the transducer to aim straight down with the cable angled away for...

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