Mounting the Portable Transducer
Once your Portable fishfinder is fully assembled (see the
Portable Case
Assembly
section for more information), it takes just a few easy steps before
you are ready to fish:
• Test the transducer prior to installation
• Mount the portable transducer on the boat
1. Test the Transducer Prior to Installation
Prior to installation, test the transducer to make sure that no damage occurred
during shipping.
1. Hold the transducer in the water over the side of the boat to confirm
proper operation. If the transducer is working properly, you should be
able to see the bottom on the control head display.
2. Mount the Portable Transducer on the Boat
Perform the procedures in this section to install the transducer on your boat.
It is important that the mounting position allows the transducer to rest beneath
the surface of the water, pointing straight down. You can mount 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
Humminbird® unit, so follow the mounting instructions carefully. It is important
that the mounting position allows the transducer to rest beneath the surface
of the water, pointing straight down. You can mount the transducer anywhere
on the side of the boat if your boat remains stationary.
NOTE:
The suction cup mount is designed for quick, easy installation and removal,
NOT for high speed operation. If you intend to operate your boat at any speed faster
than trolling speeds, remove the suction cup transducer from the water.
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Mounting the Portable Transducer
