Humminbird PiranhaMAX Portable 150 PT User manual

Installation and Operations Manual
531679-1_B
Installation and Operations Manual
PiranhaMAX™ Portable150PT,160PT,190c PT
PiranhaMAX™ Portable150PT,160PT,190c PT

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ARNING! This device should not be used as a navigational aid to prevent
collision, grounding, boat damage, or personal injury. When the boat is moving,
water depth may change too quickly to allow time for you to react. Always operate
the boat at very slow speeds if you suspect shallow water or submerged objects.
CAUTION: Do not handle the bottom of the transducer while it is transmitting
sonar. Prolonged contact with the transducer element can cause physical
discomfort or minor tissue damage.
ARNING! Disassembly 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. Handling and/or opening this unit may result
in exposure to lead, in the form of solder.
ARNING! This product contains lead, a chemical known to the state of
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NOTE: Some features discussed in this manual require a separate purchase, and some
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understand the full capabilities of your model.
NOTE: Illustrations in this manual may not look the same as your product, but your unit
will function in the same way.
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Table of Contents
PiranhaMAX™ Porta le Case Assem ly 1
1. Assembling the PiranhaMAX™ Mount .................................................. 2
2. Assembling the Base and Handle .......................................................... 2
3. Assembling the Control Head to the Base and Handle.......................... 4
4. Routing the Cables in the Base .............................................................. 5
5. Assembling the Portable Case ................................................................ 8
6. Charging and Installing the Battery........................................................ 9
7. Assembling the Transducer Mounting Bracket ....................................10
8. Stowing the Portable Transducer
and Battery Charger into the Portable Case..........................................11
Installing the Porta le Case on the Boat 12
1. Connecting the Transducer and Power Cables
to the Portable Case ..............................................................................12
2. Attaching the Portable Case to the Boat ..............................................13
Mounting the Porta le Transducer 14
1. Testing the Transducer Prior to Installation ..........................................14
2. Mounting the Portable Transducer on the Boat....................................14
Moving the Porta le Fishfinder 16
Powering ON and OFF 17
What You See On the Display 18
PiranhaMAX™ Sonar Technology 19
Single Beam Sonar.................................................................................... 20
Dual Beam Sonar ...................................................................................... 20
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Table of Contents
The Menu System 21
Light (Setting Not Saved in Memory) ........................................................ 21
Sensitivity (Setting Saved in Memory) ...................................................... 21
Depth Range (Setting Not Saved in Memory) .......................................... 22
Zoom (Setting Not Saved in Memory)........................................................ 22
Chart Speed (Setting Saved in Memory) .................................................. 23
ish Alarm (Setting Saved in Memory) ...................................................... 23
Depth Alarm (Setting Not Saved in Memory)............................................ 23
ilter (Setting Saved in Memory) .............................................................. 24
SetUp Menu (Setting Not Saved in Memory)............................................ 24
Contrast (Setting Saved in Memory) .................................................... 24
ish ID+™ (Setting Saved in Memory) ................................................ 25
Bottom View (Setting Saved in Memory).............................................. 25
Battery Alarm (Setting Saved in Memory)............................................ 27
Language (Setting Saved in Memory, International Only).................... 27
Units (Setting Saved in Memory, International Only) .......................... 27
Maintenance 28
How to Remove Water from the Portable Case........................................ 28
Trou leshooting 29
International Purchases 32
Hummin ird® 1-Year Limited Warranty 33
Hummin ird® Service Policy 34
Returning Your Unit for Service 35
Specifications 36
Contact Hummin ird® 38
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1-800-633-1468 to locate the distributor nearest you.

PiranhaMAX™ Portable Case Assembly
It is important to perform the PiranhaMAX™ portable case assembly tasks in order,
referring to the step-by-step procedures that represent the following main
assembly tasks:
• Assembling the PiranhaMAX™ mount
• Assembling the base and handle
• Assembling the control head to the base and handle
• Routing the cables in the base
• Assembling the portable case
• Charging and installing the battery
• Assembling the transducer mounting bracket
• Stowing 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.
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1. Assembling the Piranha AX™ ount
Your PiranhaMAX™ mount will either have a tilt mount or a tilt and swivel mount.
Refer to either procedures A or B below to assemble the mount.
A. If you have a tilt mount, refer to the following
information:
No assembly is required for the tilt mount. Proceed
to Assembling the Base and Handle.
B. If you have a tilt and swivel mount, use the
following steps:
1. Insert the arms into the mount. Then, hold
the arms in place as you turn the mount
upside down.
2. Insert the swivel ring into the mount, with
the countersink holes for the arm screws
facing out.
3. Secure the arms with the 4 #6 screws
provided. Hand tighten only!
2. Assembling the Base and Handle
In this procedure, you will install the PiranhaMAX™ mount and handle to the
base of the portable case.
1. Turn the base upside down.
Punch out the mounting 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.
Tilt a d Swivel
Pira haMAX™ Mou t
Arms
Mount
Arm Screws,
4 #6 x7/16"
Countersink
Side Out
Swivel
Ring
Pu chi g Holes
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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!
4. Install the handle onto the base, so that the curved part of the handle
faces towards the back of the base, towards the battery well. Use the
four included #8-32 x 7/16" screws, two on each side, to attach the
handle to the base (see the illustrations 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.
Attachi g the Mou t to the Base
PiranhaMAX™ Mount
(tilt OR tilt and swivel)
Base
Slidi g i the Ha dle
I stalli g the Ha dle O to the Base
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3. Assembling the Control Head to the Base and Handle
In this procedure you will install the control head onto the base assembly.
1. Insert the thumbknob bolt through the pivot knuckle on the control head.
2. Align the pivot knuckle with the mount 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
Knu kle
Gimbal Knob
Thumbknob
Bolt
Assembli g the Co trol Head to the Base a d Ha dle
Gimbal Knob
Rear View Fro t View
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4. Routing the Cables in the Base
In this procedure, you will route the
power and transducer jumper cables on
the underside of the base, and attach the
tie-down straps that will be used to
secure the battery to the base in a later
procedure.
1. Turn the base upside down, then
thread the two included hook
and loop battery tie-down straps
from 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.
Pulli g the Cables Through the Base
Attachi g the Battery Tie-Dow Straps
Battery
tie-down straps
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3. Connect the cables to the control head.
The slots for the plugs are keyed to
prevent reverse installation, and
insertion should be easy. Do not to force
the connectors into the control head.
4. Pull the power cable through the
opening in the long side of the cable
well and insert 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.
6. it the transducer jumper cable connector down into the jumper cable
well and snap it into place. Insert the two #6-32 x 1/4" screws included
to secure the transducer jumper connector and tighten using a Phillips
screwdriver. Hand tighten only!
I stalli g the Cables O to the Base
Transdu er
Jumper
Cable
S rews
Power Cable Jumper Cable Well
Co ecti g the Cables to the Co trol Head
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7. Secure all cables to the base, using the included zip ties, at the mount
points shown in the illustration (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
Charging and Installing the Battery for more information.
Tyi g Dow the Cables
Transdu er
Jumper Cable
Zip Tie
Mounting
Point
Power Cable
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5. Assembling the Portable Case
In this procedure, you will install the base assembly into the portable case.
1. Unzip the largest opening on the front of the portable case.
2. Insert the base assembly into the portable case, so that the
PiranhaMAX™ control head is facing out of the case. or 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.
I stalli g the Base i to the Case Pulli g the Case over the Ha dle Holdi g the Portable Case
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6. Charging and Installing the Battery
In this procedure you will charge and then install and secure the battery.
1. Charge the battery, using the included battery charger, until it is fully
charged as indicated by the LED on the charger. Charging usually requires
8 continuous hours but may vary depending on your configuration.
NOTE: Some international models may not include a battery or battery charger.
2. Open the bottom back zipper on the portable case, and install the battery
in the battery well. While holding the tie-down straps out of the way,
make sure the power cable is fitted snugly into the slot in the well so that
the battery does not rest on it (see the illustration Installing the Battery).
3. Pull the two 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 the back opening.
NOTE: Do NOT connect the power cable to the battery at this time. You should
wait until just before fishing to connect the power cable to the battery.
I stalli g the Battery Tyi g Dow the Battery
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7. Assembling the Transducer ounting Bracket
In this procedure you will assemble the portable transducer mounting bracket.
1. Line up the two ratchet pieces at position 1 so that the beads are aligned
with the rib on the transducer. See illustrations.
2. Assemble the other transducer parts as shown (see the illustration
Assembling the Portable Bracket below). Hand tighten only!
NOTE: If you are unable to ratchet the transducer so that it rests below the water and
points straight down, you can disassemble it and align the beads with a different
number until you reach a position that allows the proper alignment.
Assembli g the Portable Bracket
Su tion Cup
Portable Transdu er
Assembly
Phillips Head
S rew
Washer
Wing Nut
Bolt
Rat het
Tra sducer K uckle Positio s
Knu kle
Ratchets Placed i Positio 1
Rib at
position 1
Beads
Rat het
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8. Stowing the Portable Transducer and
Battery Charger into the Portable Case
1. Load 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 i Positio 2
Bead
Rat het
Rib
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Installing the Portable Case On the Boat
Since the portable case has a large non-skid mounting surface, it may be attached
to almost any surface.
In this section, you will route the cables on the boat, connect the transducer and
power cables to the portable case, and attach the portable case to a dry and
convenient location on your boat.
1. Connecting 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 Plugging in the Transducer).
Pluggi g i the Tra sducer
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3. Turn the portable case around so
that you can access the back, and
open the back zipper. Connect the
spade clip on the red wire of the
power cable to the red terminal on
the battery, and the spade clip on
the black wire of the power cable
to the black terminal on the
battery. Make sure that the spade
clips are snugly attached to the
terminals (see the illustration
Connecting the Spade Clips).
4. Make sure the back battery door
and side pockets are zipped, but
leave the front of the bag unzipped
for easy access during installation.
2. Attaching 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 immersed in water,
as the portable case is water resistant, but not waterproof.
Co ecti g the Spade Clips
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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. Testing 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. ounting 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: If you are trolling, it is best to mount the transducer on the transom of the boat.
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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