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Open Water Application
To locate fish, look for treasure, or find that perfect spot, simply turn the
camera power ON and drop the Manta camera into the water. If you’re drifting
with the wind or using a trolling motor with the VS485C, attach the supplied
trolling fin to the rear of the Manta Camera for added stability. The internal
weight is enough to keep the camera down while the fin assists in keeping the
Manta camera tracking straight through the water. Proceed slowly and with
caution in areas with a lot of underwater obstructions—if the camera becomes
hung up, back up from the direction you were traveling from and slowly try
to back the camera out of the snag. DO NOT pull directly upward with force
unless all other avenues have been pursued.
Battery Charging
When properly cared for, a sealed lead acid battery will last for at least a
couple of years. Batteries are made to be used, and they need to be used to
make the most of them. The most important thing you can do is to promptly
recharge your battery after each use. Not charging your battery immediately
after use is the number one thing that leads to battery failure.
For safety reasons, it is recommended that you place your system on
a flat, hard surface like cement or tile when charging it, away from any
flammable materials. Be sure to disconnect the charger from the wall
when not in use, and avoid leaving your battery hooked up to the charger
for extended periods of time.
When you get home from a trip, put your battery on charge right away, and
leave it there overnight, or for around 8-12 hours. Likewise, on the night before
you go ice fishing, put it on the charger again, just to make sure. Again, there
is no danger of overcharging your battery. We often talk to people who
hesitate to charge their battery after each use for fear that the battery will
develop a “memory” and this will lead to a shortened run time—THIS IS
FALSE!!! ALWAYS CHARGE YOUR BATTERY AFTER EVERY USE!!! Be sure
to use the
charger that came with your system, or a similar one that is between .5 amp
and 1 amp. Using a larger charger, like you would use on a car, truck, RV, or
boat is likely to cause damage to the battery.
To charge your battery:
To charge, simply couple the two ends of the charging system and connect the
red and black wires to the battery. It is normal for a green light to appear on
the charger when it is plugged into the battery only. It is also normal for
the light on the charger to be green if it is just plugged into the wall. When it is
plugged into the wall and battery, you will see a red LED light appear on the
charger. If the light is red, the battery is being charged. When your battery is
fully charged, this red light should change to green. If it is time to go fishing
and the light has not turned green, go fish and try to allow a longer charging
period next time.
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