Cannon OPTIMUM TS User manual

OPTIMUMTM
OPTIMUMTM TS
ELECTRIC DOWNRIGGERS
Installation Instructions

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INTRODUCTION
Made by Cannon
Johnson Outdoors
Marine Electronics, Inc.
121 Power Drive
Mankato, MN 56001 USA
Downriggers
Produced in 2019
OPTIMUM ELECTRICAL DOWNRIGGER
MODEL 1902335
SER NO U365 CN12345
EXAMPLE
THANK YOU
Thank you for purchasing a Cannon downrigger. We have designed your new downrigger to be an accurate and reliable tool that will
enhance fishing control and improve your ability to catch fish. We hope that you enjoy the use of your new downrigger and enjoy the
benefit of controlled depth fishing for years to come by always following safe boating practices and laws wherever you are fishing.
REGISTRATION
Remember to keep your receipt and immediately register your
downrigger. To receive all the benefits for your product warranty,
please fill out and mail the enclosed registration card, or you may
complete registration online at cannondownriggers.com.
PRODUCT INFORMATION (For Consumer Reference Only)
Model:________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Serial Number: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Purchase Date: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Store Where Purchased:_________________________________________________________________________________________________
NOTICE: The serial number on your Cannon Optimum
downrigger is located on the bottom of the downrigger
frame. It can also be found on the About Screen within
the Cannon downrigger operating system.
SERIAL NUMBER
Your Cannon 11-character serial number is very important. It
helps to determine the specific model and year of manufacture.
When contacting Consumer Service or registering your product,
you will need to know your product’s serial number. We
recommend that you write the serial number down in the space
provided below so that you have it available for future reference.

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SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
Please thoroughly read this user manual. Follow all instructions and heed all safety and cautionary notices below. Use of this
downrigger is only permitted for persons that have read and understood these user instructions. Minors may use this product only
under adult supervision.
WARNING
You are responsible for the safe and prudent operation of your vessel. We have designed your Cannon product to be an accurate
and reliable tool that will enhance boat operation and improve your ability to catch fish. This product does not relieve you from the
responsibility for safe operation of your boat. You must avoid hazards to navigation and always maintain a permanent watch so you
can respond to situations as they develop. You must always be prepared to regain manual control of your boat. Learn to operate
your Cannon product in an area free from hazards and obstacles.
WARNING
It is recommended to only use Johnson Outdoors approved accessories with your Cannon. Using non-approved accessories
including those used to mount or control your product may cause damage, unexpected operation and injury. Be sure to use the
product and all approved accessories, including remotes and/or devices, safely and in a manner directed to avoid accidental or
unexpected operation. Keep all factory installed parts in place including motor, electronic and accessory covers, enclosures and
guards. Failure to adhere to this warning may affect your warranty.
WARNING
Do not touch the Spool/Reel while the downrigger is in use. Holding or touching it may result in moderate to severe injuries.

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KNOW YOUR BOAT
Stern
Inboard
Outboard
Keel
Bow
Port
Port Starboard
Starboard
Gunwale Transom
Bow
Hull
Stern
Gunwale

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INSTALLATION
Stern
INSTALLING THE OPTIMUMTM
Your new Cannon Optimum comes with the hardware you’ll need to directly install it to the boat. Cannon recommends mounting your
downrigger using a deck plate and also offers a variety of accessories to customize your installation. Read these installation instructions
to learn more and visit cannondownriggers.com for a full list of accessories. To install the downrigger directly to the boat, please follow
the instructions provided in this manual. Please review the parts list, mounting considerations and tools needed for installation prior to
getting started. For additional product support, please visit cannondownriggers.com.
INSTALLATION PARTS LIST
30
32
34
36
18
38
G
H
12
10
24
22
F
22
20
20
26
J
D
E
A
B
C
14
2
8
4
28
6
16
pNot shown on Parts Diagram.
✖This part is included in an assembly and cannot be ordered individually.
ÌOnly one assembly is available with the tournament Cannon Optimum TS.
Item /
Assembly Part # Description Qty.
A✖CANNON DOWNRIGGER ASSEMBLY 1
B3991913 CNN ASSY, SWIVEL BASE 1
C3991930 ASSY-CNN, MNT BASE 1
D3392010 tASSY, BOOM TELESCOPIC, SS *TS* 1
E2210821 ASY BOOM TELESCOPIC 1
F3991904 ÌASSY-CNN, ROD HOLDER 1/2
G3994807 ASSY-BAG, DT PRO/MAG ST 1
H3994815 BAG ASSY, BOOM END 1
J2277002A ASY HDW RELEASE UNIVERSAL 2
2200109 tSALTWATER RELEASE, OR8 BE *TS* 2
29280720 HDW SCR 1/4 20X2 TRUSS HD PHIL 4
42371712 WASHER-FLAT 9/32 X 5/8 X 1/16 4
62263103 NUT-1/4-20 NYLOCK SS 5
89280713 HDW SCR 1/4 20X1 1/2 TRUSS HEA 4
10 3390103 KNOB, SOFT GRIP, CLUTCH 1
12 2263102 NUT-HEX 1/4-20 SS 300SRS 1
14 9040040 HDW BOLT 1/4-20 ROLLEDTHD HOOK 1
16 3393461 SCREW-1/4-20 x 2" SS, PPH 1
18 3397900 BALL HOOK EXTRUSION 1
20 3390101 KNOB-CANNON, SOFT GRIP 2/4
22 2287002 HDW SPRING RELEASE PIN 2/4
24 3392033 TUBE, DUAL AXIS RD HLDR 1/2
26 3394200 ARM, DUAL AXIS-ROD HLDR 1/2
28 2372100 SCREW-#8-18 X 5/8 THD* (SS) 1
30 9100101 CUSHION SLEEVE TERMINATOR 1
32 9100100 CON TERMINATOR 1
34 2200148 ASY SNAP & INSULATOR 1
36 9100620 HDW SNAP SWIVEL 4/0-37 MARLIN 1
38 3990200 ASSY-CNN, BOOM END 1
40 3390910 HANDLE-CRANK, MANUAL 1
42 3397138 pINSTRCT, INSTALL, OPTIMUM 1
44 3397139 pMANUAL DISCLAIMER DWNLOAD INFO 1
46 3397150 pQUICK REF. GUIDE, OPTIMUM 1
40
tOnly available with the Optimum TS series downrigger.

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INSTALLING THE OPTIMUM
Before mounting a Cannon downrigger, please give consideration
to the following:
1. Clear mounting location - Choose a good location on your
boat to mount your downrigger. Downriggers are mounted
to the Gunwale of the boat. Make sure the area under the
mounting location is clear to drill holes and install nuts and
washers. Make sure that the mounting location is free from
cables or wiring and other critical boat structures. The
movable parts of the downrigger, such as the telescopic
boom should be positioned so that the weight is far enough
beyond the edge of the boat so that it and the downrigger
will not encounter any obstructions during operation. In
some cases, the profile of the Gunwale is raised which may
prevent the downrigger from sitting all the way against the face of the Gunwale. It may be necessary to shim or cut away around
these areas to securely complete the installation. Mounting accessories are recommended to accommodate difference in
mounting locations and mounting situations.
2. Operation of the downrigger - Consider the operation of the downrigger at the selected mounting location. A downrigger should be
mounted in a location where it is easy to observe your fishing rod and react quickly to operate the downrigger once there is a fish
on the line. There should be enough space to use the downrigger comfortably and with proper ergonomics. It should be easy to
reach while still maintaining control of the boat and to retrieve gear. The location of the telescopic boom, weight and rod holder
when fully installed should not encounter obstructions. The power cables should reach their intended power source from the
mounting location. When installing multiple downriggers, consider the spacing between downriggers units. Mount the downrigger
in a location where it is easy to route transducer cables and other downrigger accessory cables and wiring, either to a power
source or sonar unit. Make sure that the mounting location does not create a tripping hazard for power cables or accessories
used during operation.
3. Mounting accessories - Consider the use of a mounting
accessory when installing your downrigger. Consider the
location and angle of the rod placement when the downrigger
is fully installed on the mounting surface. A deck plate is
recommended to provide adequate support and to maximize the capability of the product. Cannon offers a complete line of
mounting accessories that allow you to optimize your installation to fit the way you fish. Before making any permanent changes to
your boat, consider what accessories might be used in your application. To see the complete line of mounting accessories review
the variety of accessories explained in this document or visit cannondownriggers.com.
NOTICE: When using the telescopic boom, we strongly
recommend the use of a deck plate on all boats to provide
adequate stability for the downrigger.
MOUNTING CONSIDERATIONS
Typical Mounting Location
SternBow
Gunwale
(Top Edge)

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INSTALLING THE OPTIMUM
TOOLS AND RESOURCES REQUIRED
Deck Plate
Gimbal
Mount
Side/Rail
Mount
• 9/32” Drill Bit
• Pencil, Marker or similar Marking Tool
• Drill
• 7/16” Box End Wrench
• Wire Cutters
• Pliers
• #3 Phillips Screw Driver
• Needle Nose Pliers
• Masking tape
• Anti-seize
• A second person to help with
the installation
DECK PLATES
Cannon deck plates prevent
deflection and add stability
to decks. Recommended for
attaching the downrigger
for initial installation or for
mounting accessories. They are
necessary to add extra strength
to the base material of the
boat. Options include Deck
Plate (Item No. 2200693).
SIDE/RAIL MOUNTS
Can be mounted to a welded
T-section. Side/Rail Mounts
(Item No. 2250940) can also be
used at the two rail section butt
joint. In both installations it is
recommended to use a non-slip
material, such as rubber or a
thin wood sheet, between
metal surfaces.
GIMBAL MOUNTS
Designed to fit medium-sized
flush mounted rod holders
built into the gunwale of larger
fishing boats and cruisers.
Only sturdy, high quality rod
holders should be used for this
temporary mounting system.
Gimbal mounts are available
in 9” or 12” post lengths with
Standard (Item No. 2250927 and
2250928) and Stainless Steel
options (Item No. 1903005
and 1903006).

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INSTALLING THE BASE
INSTALLING THE BASE
a. Review the mounting considerations at the
beginning of the installation and select a mounting
location. Make sure the downrigger is not
connected to a power source.
b. Take the Mounting Base (Assembly #C) and
attach it to the Downrigger Assembly (Assembly
#A). The Mounting Base is keyed with the bottom
of the Downrigger Assembly. The Soft Grip Knob
on the Mounting Base screws into a metal plate on
the bottom of the Downrigger Assembly. Secure the
Mounting Base to the Downrigger Assembly so that
the Soft Grip Knob is in the correct position.
c. In the final Installation, the Mounting Base is
installed on the Swivel Base (Assembly #B). If
desired, hold the Downrigger Assembly (Assembly
#A) with the Swivel Base at the selected mounting
location to check fit and function. Use a second
person to help with the installation and test to make
sure that the downrigger will operate as desired.
d. Determine if a mounting accessory, such as a
recommended deck plate is needed. Refer to
the installation instructions included with any
mounting accessory and then complete the
downrigger installation.
INSTALLATION
Power Cable
Downrigger
Assembly
Downrigger
Assembly
Downrigger
Assembly
Mounting Base
Mounting Base
Swivel Base
Mounting
Location
Release Knob
Soft
Grip
Knob
Downrigger
Assembly
Metal
Plate
Metal
Plate
1a
1b
1b
1c
1
WARNING
Make sure the downrigger is not connected to a power source.
#A x 1 #C x 1 #B x 1
Item(s) needed:
NOTICE: This downrigger weighs approximately
19 lbs. We recommend having a second person help
with the installation.
NOTICE: The Release Knob on the Swivel Base can
face any direction for your final installation.
Power
Cable

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INSTALLING THE BASE
e. Once satisfied with the selected location, begin by
using the Swivel Base as a mounting template.
f. Take the Swivel Base and place it at the desired
location. Make sure that the Release Knob
is orientated in the desired direction and the
mounting location is clear to drill holes and can
accommodate mounting hardware.
g. With the Swivel Base in place, use a pencil,
marker, or similar marking tool to mark the
location of the 4 mounting holes on the
mounting location.
2
3
Swivel Base
Swivel Base
Swivel
Base
Mounting
Location
Mounting
Location
Mounting
Location
Mounting
Location
Swivel Base
Release
Knob
Release
Knob
Mounting Holes
Mounting
Hole
Mounting
Hole
Mounting Hole
Mounting Hole
Mounting
Holes
Mounting
Hole
Mounting Hole
2e 2f
2g
3h
3i
h. With the location marked, set the Swivel Base
aside and drill holes, one in each of the four
marked locations using a Drill with a 9/32"
Drill Bit.
i. Return the Swivel Base to the mounting location
and align it with the four drilled holes. Orientate
it back in the desired direction so the mounting
holes in the Swivel Base align with the drilled
holes in the mounting location and the Release
Knob in the desired direction.
Mounting Holes
Release Knob
Release Knob
Marked
Location
Marked
Location
Holes
Marked Location
Marked Location
Holes
Marked
Location
Marked
Location
Holes in Marked Location
Holes
NOTICE: When drilling holes, it is helpful to first cover
the surface with masking tape. This will help keep the
boat surface unmarked and help with cleanup. Cover
the surface and then mark the location to drill. Once
the pilot holes are drilled remove the masking tape
before continuing installation.
NOTICE: Mounting the Swivel Base is optional. If it
is preferred to use the Mounting Base only, use the
mounting base as a template for drilling holes. To
secure the Mounting Base to the deck use four 1/4-20
X 2" Phillips Truss Head Machine Screws (Item # 2)
four Flat Washers (Item #4) and four 1/4-20 Nylock
Nuts (Item # 6).

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INSTALLING THE BASE
j. Take four of the 1/4-20 X 2" Phillips Truss Head
Machine Screws (Item # 2) and apply anti-seize.
Then place one in each of the Mounting Holes. The
Truss Screws should pass through the Swivel Base
and the drilled holes in the mounting location.
k. Secure the Truss Screws in place with four Flat
Washers (Item #4) and four 1/4-20 Nylock Nuts
(Item # 6). Take one Flat Washer and place it on
the end of each Truss Screw. Secure each Truss
Screw and Flat Washer with Nylock Nuts using a
#3 Phillips Screwdriver. Hand tighten, or tighten to
45 ft-lbs. To prevent seizing of the stainless steel
hardware, do not use high speed installation tools.
#6 x 4
#4 x 4
#2 x 4
Item(s) needed:
4
5
Mounting
Location
Mounting Location
Nylock Nuts
Nylock Nuts
Flat
Washer
Flat
Washer
Flat
Washer
Flat
Washer
Truss Head Screws
Mounting Holes
Mounting Holes
Phillips
Screws
Phillips
Screws
Phillips
Screws
Phillips
Screws
Swivel
Base
Swivel Base
4j
4j
5l 5m
NOTICE: To prevent seizing of the stainless steel
hardware, do not use high speed installation tools.
Wetting the screws or applying an anti-seize may help
prevent seizing.
l. The Mounting Base will be installed to the Swivel
Base. At the beginning of the installation, the
Mounting Base was attached to the Downrigger
Assembly. Recall the orientation of the Soft
Grip Knob and the orientation of the Downrigger
Assembly in its intended installation position.
m. Remove the Mounting Base from the Downrigger
Assembly and place it back on the Swivel Base
in the same orientation. The mounting holes in
the corners of both the Swivel Base and Mounting
Base should align. Take four of the 1/4-20 X 1 1/2"
Truss Head Screws (Item # 8) and use them to
secure the Mounting Base to the Swivel Base using
a Phillips screwdriver.
#8 x 4
Item(s) needed:
Swivel
Base
Swivel Base
Mounting
Base
Mounting
Base
Mounting
Location
NOTICE: Consider installing an optional Cannon Lock on
the Mounting Base for added security. (Item No. 1903020)

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INSTALLING THE CLUTCH KNOB
INSTALLING THE CLUTCH KNOB
6
1
n. Once the bases are secured together, replace the
Downrigger Assembly on the Mounting Base and
secure it with the Soft Grip Knob. Hand tighten.
#10 x 1
Item(s) needed:
Downrigger Assembly
Downrigger
Assembly
Mounting Base
Soft
Grip
Knob
Spool
Spool
Clutch
Knob
Swivel Base
Mounting Location
6n
1a
a. Take the Clutch Knob (Item #10) and install it into
the side of the Downrigger Assembly. The Clutch
Knob is installed on the side of the downrigger
where the Spool is located. When installing the
Clutch Knob, insert it into the center of the
downrigger spool and turn it counterclockwise
to tighten.

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INSTALLING THE TELESCOPIC BOOM
INSTALLING THE TELESCOPIC BOOM
1
2
#D x 1 or #E x 1
#12 x 1 #14 x 1
Item(s) needed:
Item(s) needed:
Mounting Hole
Mounting Hole Not a through
Mounting Hole
Bolt
Hook Bolt
Hook
Telescopic Boom
Center Tube Middle
Tube Outer Tube
Telescopic Boom
Boom Clamps
Cable
Tie
Narrow End
Narrow End
Narrow End
Wide End
Wide End
Wide End
Telescopic Boom
Stainless
Steel Hex Nut
Stainless
Steel Hex Nut
Boom Clamp Boom Clamp
1a
1b
2d 2d
1c
a. Take the Telescopic Boom (Assembly #D or
Assembly #E) and cut the Cable Tie holding the
three tubes of the boom together with a wire
cutter or cutting tool. Remove the cut Cable
Tie and loosen the Boom Clamps by turning
them counterclockwise at the narrow end of the
Telescopic Boom.
b. The Outer Tube that makes up the wider end of the
Telescopic Boom has 3 holes used for mounting
it to the Downrigger Assembly. The tubes in the
Telescopic Boom need to be extended so that the
holes used to mount the boom to the downrigger are
unobstructed and are free to pass a bolt through.
c. With the Clamps on the Telescopic Boom loosened,
the tubes of the boom can slide apart. Slide the
Center Tube about 2 inches out from the original
position and then re-tighten the Boom Clamp
towards the narrower end of the boom turning
clockwise. Slide the Middle Tube about 2 inches
out from its original position and tighten the second
clamp. Check the opposite end of the boom to see
if all three holes on the Outer Tube are clear to
pass mounting hardware. If not, re-adjust the Boom
Clamps and tubes to expose the mounting holes.
Secure the clamps by turning them clockwise so
that the tubes do not slide, then set aside.
d. Take the Bolt Hook (Item #14) and place the
Stainless Steel Hex Nut (Item #12) on it. Turn the
Hex Nut far onto the Bolt Hook, nearly to the end
of the threads. Set the Bolt Hook Assembly aside.

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INSTALLING THE TELESCOPIC BOOM
e. Take the Ball Hook Extrusion (Item #18) and
place it over the wider end of the Telescopic
Boom, opposite the Clamps. At this point on the
installation, the Ball Hook Extrusion will slide
freely on the Telescopic Boom.
f. Take the Telescopic Boom with the Ball Hook
Extrusion and note the location of the three holes
on the wide end of the boom. The two holes across
from each other will be used to secure it to the
Downrigger Assembly. The two holes are aligned so
that hardware can pass straight through to secure it
to the Downrigger Assembly. Place it into the end
of the Downrigger Assembly and rotate the holes
so that the mounting holes in the Boom Assembly
are aligned with the mounting holes in the
Downrigger Assembly.
3
4
#18 x 1
#6 x 1
Item(s) needed:
Item(s) needed:
g. The Boom Assembly will be held in place with
a Screw and Hex Nut. On the back side of the
Downrigger Assembly, on the Motor Side, is a
keyed impression for the Hex Nut. Take the Hex
Nut (Item #6) and press it into the Motor Side of
the downrigger, opposite of the Spool Side. The
Hex Nut should be pressed in with the Curved
Edge of the Hex Nut facing outward.
Ball Hook
Extrusion
Ball Hook
Extrusion
Telescopic
Boom
Telescopic
Boom
Telescopic
Boom Telescopic Boom
3e
3e
4g 4g
Narrow End
Narrow End
Wide End
Wide End
Mounting Holes
Mounting Hole
Downrigger Assembly
Downrigger Assembly Downrigger Assembly
Telescopic
Boom
3f Ball Hook
Extrusion
Hex Nut
Hex
Nut
Motor Side Motor Side
Curved
Edge
NOTICE: If preferred, rotate the Boom Assembly so
that the plastic protrusion toward the Narrow End of the
boom, next to the Boom Clamp, is rotated downward.
This is a cosmetic preference and will not affect the
operation of the Boom.

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INSTALLING THE TELESCOPIC BOOM
5
6
#16 x 1
Item(s) needed:
h. The 1/4-20 X 2" Phillips Pan Head Screw (Item
#16) will be used to secure the Telescopic Boom
to the Downrigger Assembly. The Phillips Pan
Head Screw will pass from the spool side of the
downrigger to the opposite side of the Downrigger
Assembly and through the Boom Assembly. On
the Motor Side of the Downrigger Assembly the
Phillips Pan Head Screw will be secured into the
Hex Nut installed above. Tighten the Phillips Pan
Head Screw with a Phillips screwdriver until the
end of the bolt is flush with the top of the Nylock
Nut on the reverse side of the downrigger.
i. With the Telescopic Boom secured to the
Downrigger Assembly, slide the Ball Hook
Extrusion down on the boom until it is seated
against the Downrigger Assembly. Rotate the
Ball Hook Extrusion so that the Screw Hole is
facing downward.
j. Attach the Bolt Hook Assembly into the Ball
Hook Extrusion and hand tighten it until the Bolt
Hook Assembly has tightly secured the Ball Hook
Extrusion in place on the Telescopic Boom. Turn
the Bolt Hook until the hook is in the desired
orientation, turning clockwise.
Telescopic
Boom
Telescopic
Boom
Telescopic
Boom
5h
6i
6j
Ball Hook
Extrusion
Ball Hook
Extrusion
Ball Hook
Extrusion
Screw Hole
Screw Hole
Bolt Hook
Assembly
Downrigger
Assembly
Phillips Pan
Head Screw
Downrigger Assembly
Downrigger Assembly
Spool
NOTICE: Do not over-tighten the Bolt Hook Assembly
or denting of the Telescopic Boom is possible.

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INSTALLING THE BOOM END
INSTALLING THE SWIVEL HEAD/BOOM END
1
#28 x 1
Item(s) needed:
a. Next install the Boom End (Item #38) on the end of
the Telescopic Boom. Take the Boom End and find
the mounting hole along the shaft. The mounting
hole in the Shaft of the Boom End should be aligned
with the mounting hole in the Center Tube at the
narrow end of the Telescopic Boom.
b. Once aligned, take the #8-18 X 5/8" Screw (Item
#28) and insert it into the end of the Boom
Assembly. Secure the screw with a Phillips Head
screwdriver by turning clockwise.
7k
1a
1b
7k
7k. Secure the orientation of the Bolt Hook by turning
the Hex Nut on the Bolt Hook Assembly until it is
seated tightly against the Ball Hook Extrusion with
a 7/16" wrench. Hand tighten until secure.
#38 x 1
Mounting
Holes
Center Tube
Center Tube
Shaft
Bolt Hook Bolt Hook
Downrigger
Assembly
Downrigger
Assembly
Nylock
Nut Nylock
Nut
Ball Hook Extrusion
Telescopic
Boom Telescopic
Boom
Ball Hook Extrusion
Boom End
Boom
End
Telescopic Boom
Telescopic
Boom
Narrow EndWide End

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TERMINATING THE DOWNRIGGER CABLE
TERMINATING THE DOWNRIGGER LINE
With the body of the Cannon downrigger installed, the Line on the
Spool can be terminated. The downrigger comes standard with
stainless steel Line held in place on the Spool with a Rubber Band.
During the termination, it is very important to keep tension on the
Line to keep it wound tightly around the Spool. To keep tension
on the Spool, the Clutch Knob is first installed and then the Line
is routed and terminated. Check to determine that the Clutch
Knob was installed by referring to the "Installing the Clutch Knob"
section of these instructions. If installed, complete the terminating
procedure by following these steps:
a. Locate the Rubber Band on the Line. The Rubber
Band is securing both the end of the Line tight
and holding the Line around the Spool. Keep the
Rubber Band secured to the end of the Line, but
loosen it from the Spool so that tension can be
kept on the Line end by pulling on the Rubber
Band. Once it is loose from the Spool, keep
tension on the end of the Line by holding the
Rubber Band tight.
b. The Line is wound around the Spool in a
counterclockwise direction. Work with the end of
the Line the Rubber Band is attached to, so that
the end of the Line comes out of the downrigger
on the bottom side of the Spool below the
Telescopic Boom.
c. Pull the Line tight by keeping it secure with
the Rubber Band. Slide it through the Bolt
Hook Assembly.
1
NOTICE: It may be necessary to have a second person
help with terminating the Line.
To watch a video of Terminating the
Cannon Downrigger, follow the link
on-line at https://www.youtube.com/
watch?v=sQKp73j3aaw
NOTICE: While terminating the Line, it is very
important to keep tension on the Line to keep it wound
tightly around the Spool.
1a
1b
1c
Line
Routing
Line
Line
Exit
Telescopic
Boom
Telescopic
Boom
Line
Routing
Spool
Line
Rubber
Band
Bolt Hook
Assembly
Bolt Hook
Assembly
Spool

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#30 X 1
Item(s) needed:
d. The Clutch Knob holds tension on the Spool.
Loosen the Clutch Knob on the side of the
downrigger by turning it clockwise while
keeping tension on the Line. Pull the Line
so that there is enough slack to feed the Line
through the Pulley.
e. Feed the Line through the Pulley on the
Boom End so that it exits the Pulley on the far
end of the Pulley away from the base of the
downrigger. Once it passes through the
Pulley, pull approximately 2 feet of Line through
the Pulley.
f. Re-tighten the Clutch Knob by turning it
counterclockwise and keep tension on the Line.
g. Have a second person hold the Line just past the
downrigger Boom End to keep tension on the
Line. Remove the Rubber Band from the end of
the Line.
h. Take a wire cutter and remove any worn or
kinked Line.
2
3
NOTICE: When routing Line through the Terminator,
use only straight Line. Worn or kinked Line can be
stressed and may break prematurely when retrieving
trolling weights.
i. Take the Cushion Sleeve Terminator (Item #30)
and feed the Line so that the narrower end of the
sleeve is threaded first. Thread about a foot of Line
through the Cushion Sleeve Terminator.
2d
2e 2f
Clutch
Knob
Spool
Line Rubber
Band
Pulley
Boom End
Clutch
Knob
3g
3i
Line
Pulley
Line
Boom End
Telescopic
Boom
Cushion Sleeve
Terminator

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#32 X 1 #36 X 1
Item(s) needed:
4
5
j. Take the Snap Swivel (Item #36) and attach it to
the hook at the bottom of the Cannon Terminator
(Item #32). The Snap Swivel can be attached
by inserting the end with the smaller metal loop
onto the open end of the Bottom Hook on the
Terminator. It may be helpful to use a pliers to link
the pieces together.
k. With the Snap Swivel attached to the Cannon
Terminator, identify the front and back of the
Terminator. Also look at the holes along the Top
Fold and Bottom Hook of the Terminator. There
are three holes along the Bottom Hook of the
Terminator, one on each side of the hook and one
in the middle. There are also 3 holes along the Top
Fold all in close proximity to each other. The Line
from the downrigger will be routed through the
holes to terminate it.
4j
4j
5k
Cannon
Terminator
Cannon Terminator
Cannon
Terminator
Cannon
Terminator
Cannon
Terminator
Bottom Hook
Snap Swivel
Holes
Top Fold
Bottom Hook
Bottom
Hook
Bottom
Hook
Top Fold
Snap Swivel
Snap Swivel
Snap
Swivel
FrontBack
Back
Front
Holes
Holes
Hole
5k Top Fold
5k

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l. Turn the Terminator so that back side is facing
toward you. The opening to the Bottom Hook
should be on the left. With the Terminator in
this orientation, place the freshly trimmed Line
into the hole furthest to the right along the top
hole so that the Line passes from the back of the
Terminator through the hole to the front of
the Terminator.
m. When the Cannon Terminator is turned over facing
forward, the Line should follow the Track along the
left side of the Terminator to the Bottom Hook. The
Line should then be pulled to exit out the bottom
along the closed side of the Bottom Hook. Pull
about 6 inches of Line from the bottom of
the Terminator.
n. With the Line exiting the bottom of the
Terminator, slide the Line along the Bottom Hook
so that is passes through the loop of the Snap
Swivel linked on the Bottom Hook.
o. With the Line through the loop on the Snap Swivel,
pass it along the Bottom Hook of the Terminator
and insert it into the hole in the space at the far
end of the Terminator where the Bottom Hook is
detached from its base. Pull about 6 inches of the
Line through the hole.
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NOTICE: When routing the Line through the
Terminator, there may be areas where there is slack in
the Line. While routing the Line, it is okay for slack to
be present. At the end of the termination process, the
slack will be pulled tight. Be sure that the slack in the
Line does not get kinked, to keep the Line easy to feed
through the Terminator.
Cannon
Terminator
Cannon
Terminator
Bottom
Hook
Opening
Bottom Hook
Opening
Cannon
Terminator
Cannon
Terminator
Bottom Hook
Bottom Hook
Line
Line
Line
Snap Swivel
Snap Swivel
Back Front
Front
Front
6l 6m
Line
Line
Track
6n
6o Bottom
Hook
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p. With the front of the Cannon Terminator still facing
toward you, take the Line and place it along the
track along the right side of the Terminator and
insert it so that it exits the hole at the far end of
the track. The Line will exit the hole towards the
back side of the Terminator.
q. Turn the Terminator over so the back side is facing
toward you. Pull about 6 inches of slack through
the Terminator.
r. Take the end of the Line and put it through the
hole on the back of the Terminator right next to
the hole that the Line was just fed out of. The hole
is in the middle of the Terminator and is directly
between the hole that the Line just exited and
the very first hole that the Line was fed through
on the Terminator.
s. Turn the Terminator over so that the front of it
is facing towards you. The end of the Line that
was just inserted into the back of the Terminator
should run along the track in the middle of the
Terminator. Feed the Line all the way along this
Track so that it exits the hole in the middle of the
Terminator along the middle of the Bottom Hook
at the end of the Track. The Line should stick
out about 1/8 inch from the Terminator along the
Bottom Hook.
7
8
Back Back
Cannon
Terminator
Cannon
Terminator
Middle
Track
Bottom
Hook
1/8 inch
Cannon
Terminator
Cannon
Terminator
Line
Line
Line
Line
Line
Line
Line
Line from
Downrigger
Front
7p
8s
7r 7r
Front