Humminbird MHX XMK User manual

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Than You
Thank you for choosing Humminbird®, America's #1 name in fishfinders. Humminbird® has built its reputation by designing
and manufacturing top-quality, thoroughly reliable marine equipment. Genuine Humminbird® accessories offer the
opportunity to upgrade and expand the capabilities of your Humminbird® product.
Your Humminbird® is designed for trouble-free use in even the harshest marine environment. In the unlikely event that your
Humminbird® does require repairs, we offer an exclusive Service Policy - free of charge during the first year after purchase, and
available at a reasonable rate after the one-year period. For complete details, see the Warranty section included in this manual.
Contact our Customer Resource Center at 1-800-633-1468 or visit our website at www.humminbird.com.
Installation Overview
Following are instructions for the installation of this accessory. Before you start installation, we encourage you to read these
instructions carefully in order to get the full benefit from your Humminbird® accessory.
If you find that any items are missing from your installation kit, call our Customer Resource Center at 1-800-633-1468 or
visit our website at www.humminbird.com.
Installation
Perform the procedures in the following sections to install the HX X K on your kayak.
1. esting the ransducer Prior to Installation
Prior to installation, test the transducer to make sure that no damage occurred during shipping.
1. After connecting the transducer to the control head, remove any film from the transducer, and hold the transducer in
the water over the side of the boat to confirm proper operation. If the transducer is working properly, the control head
will begin displaying data immediately.
2. Locating the MHX XMK Bracket Mounting Position
You must first determine the best location to mount the HX X K.
• Select a location inside the hull, in the center, lower part of the kayak, in which the area forward of this location is
smooth, flat , and free of protrusions or ribs. The transducer should be mounted parallel to the water line.
• Select a location that will allow the transducer cable to easily connect to the control head.
3. Mounting the MHX XMK
Prepare the mounting area and secure the transducer using the following procedures.
1. Scuff the mounting area with the scrub pad (included) so that it covers a diameter of 6”. The scuffed area should extend
beyond the edges of the transducer bracket (included) when it is applied in the following steps.
2. Clean the scuffed area and the transducer bracket (included) with the alcohol wipe (included). Allow the cleaned areas
to dry completely.
3. Wipe the cleaned, scuffed area with the cotton end of the primer tube (included). Then, activate the primer by
squeezing the middle of the tube until the internal bubble cracks, and apply the primer to the scuffed area. Allow the
primer to dry completely.
4. Peel the tan liner from the adhesive backing (included), and place the adhesive side of the backing onto the flat rim of
the bracket. The red liner will be face-up. Press firmly around all surfaces of the adhesive backing so that it is sealed
evenly to the bracket rim.
5. Peel the red liner from the adhesive backing. Orient the pointed end of the bracket towards the front of the boat, and
Attaching the Adhesive Backing
to the Bracket
Locating the Mounting Position
Kayak Type I
Kayak Type II
Side View
(parallel with water line)
Side View
(parallel with water line)
Adhesive
Backing
(red side up)
Bracket Rim
Scuffed
Mounting Area
Inside Hull
(cut-away
view)
Bracket
Bracket
(rim side
down)
Bottom View
(flat part of boat)
Bottom View
(flat part of boat)
Attaching the Bracket to the Hull

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attach the bracket onto the prepared mounting area of your kayak. Press and hold the bracket firmly to the kayak so
that it bonds evenly to the surface.
NOTE: Allow the adhesive 24 hours to dry. Proceeding before the 24 hour period may cause the kayak transducer mount to
fall off in high heat.
6. After the bracket and adhesive have cured for 24 hours, empty the whole packet of marine-grease (included) into the
bracket center. ake sure it covers the bottom and inner-sides of the bracket.
7. Place the transducer into the center of the bracket. Push down on the transducer until you feel contact with the bottom
of your kayak. Wiggle the transducer slightly from side to side to reduce air bubbles.
8. Thread the tie-down strap (included) through the bracket holes, and connect both ends of the strap over the top by
looping the small end through the tie-down strap hole. ake sure that the strap is pulled tight around the transducer
and that the transducer is seated securely in the bracket.
4. Connecting the Cable
1. Once you have determined where you want to run the cable, route the cable to the control head.
CAUTION! Do not cut or shorten the cable, and try not to damage the cable insulation. Route the cable as far as possible
from any VHF radio antenna cables or tachometer cables to reduce the possibility of interference. If the cable is too short,
extension cables are available to extend the cable up to a total of 50'. For assistance, contact the Customer Resource Center
at www.humm nb rd.com or call 1-800-633-1468 for more information.
2. Insert the transducer cable into the appropriate terminal slot. The slots are keyed to prevent reversed installation, so
be careful not to force the connector into the holder.
Your HX X K is now ready for operation.
Removing the MHX XMK
Use the steps below to remove the HX X K from your kayak.
1. Carefully disconnect the HX X K cable from the control head.
2. Unfasten the tie-down strap from the bracket.
3. Remove the transducer from the bracket.
If you choose to remove the transducer from the bracket and reinstall at a later time, additional marine-grease will be
needed. Contact the Customer Resource Center at www.humm nb rd.com or call 1-800-633-1468 for more information.
Setting ransducer into the Bracket
hreading the ie-Down Strap
Transducer (sitting
securely in bracket)
Bracket
Transducer
Inside Hull
(cut-away
view)
Bracket Holes
Tie-Down
Strap

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1-Year Limited Warranty
We warrant the original retail purchaser that products made by Humminbird®
have been manufactured free from defects in materials and workmanship. This
warranty is effective for one year from the date of original retail purchase.
Humminbird® products found to be defective and covered by this warranty will be
replaced or repaired free of charge at Humminbird® option and returned to the
customer freight prepaid. Humminbird® sole responsibility under this warranty is
limited to the repair or replacement of a product that has been deemed defective
by Humminbird®. Humminbird® is not responsible for charges connected with the
removal of such product or reinstallation of replaced or repaired parts.
This warranty does not apply to a product that has been:
• Improperly installed;
• Used in an installation other than that recommended in the product
installation and operation instructions;
• Damaged or has failed because of an accident or abnormal operation;
• Repaired or modified by entities other than Humminbird®.
Please retain your original receipt as a proof of the purchase date. This will be
required for in-warranty service.
THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES,
OBLIGATIONS OR LIABILITIES ON THE PART OF HU INBIRD® AND WILL BE
THE CUSTO ER'S EXCLUSIVE RE EDY, EXCEPT FOR ANY APPLICABLE I PLIED
WARRANTIES UNDER STATE LAW WHICH ARE HEREBY LI ITED IN DURATION
TO ONE YEAR FRO THE DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE. IN NO EVENT WILL
HU INBIRD® BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DA AGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR I PLIED WARRANTY RELATING
TO THE PRODUCTS.
Some states do not allow limitations on an implied warranty, or the exclusion of
incidental or consequential damages, so the above exclusions may not apply to
you. You may also have other rights, which vary from state to state.
Humminbird® Service Policy
Even though you'll probably never need to take advantage of our incredible
service policy, it's good to know that we back our products this confidently. We do
it because you deserve the best. We will make every effort to repair your unit
within three business days from the receipt of your unit at our factory. This does
not include shipping time to and from our factory. Units received on Friday are
typically shipped by the following Wednesday, units received onday are
typically shipped by Thursday, etc.
All repair work is performed by factory-trained technicians to meet exacting
factory specifications. Factory-serviced units go through the same rigorous testing
and quality control inspections as new production units.
After the original warranty period, a standard flat rate service charge will be
assessed for each repair (physical damage and missing parts are not included).
Any repairs made after the original warranty will be warranted for an additional
90 days after service has been performed by our factory technicians. You can
contact our Customer Resource Center or visit our website to verify the flat rate
repair fee for your product (visit the Product Support section):
http://www.humminbird.com
We reserve the right to deem any product unserviceable when replacement parts
are no longer available or impossible to obtain. This Service Policy is valid in the
United States only. This applies only to Humminbird® products returned to our
factory in Eufaula, Alabama. This Service Policy is subject to change without notice.
DOMESTIC (USA) CUSTOMERS:
PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO STORE FOR SERVICE
For all technical issues please call 1-800-633-1468
or visit www.humminbird.com, click SUPPOR .
Please reference product serial number and
model number when contacting Humminbird®.
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Returning Your Unit for Service
Before sending your unit in for repair, please contact the factory, either by phone or
by email, to obtain a Repair Authorization Number for your unit.
NOTE: Please do not return your Humminbird® to the store for service.
Please have your product model name and serial number available before calling
the factory. If you contact the factory by e-mail, please include your product model
name and serial number in the e-mail, and use Request for Repair Authorization
Number for your e-mail subject header. You should include your Repair
Authorization Number in all subsequent communications about your unit.
For IN-WARRAN Y service, complete the following steps:
• Obtain a Repair Authorization Number from the Humminbird® Customer
Resource Center.
• Tag product with your name, street address, phone number, and your
assigned Repair Authorization Number.
• Include a brief written description of the problem.
• Include a copy of your receipt (to show proof and date of purchase).
• Return product freight prepaid to Humminbird®, using an insured carrier
with delivery confirmation.
For OU -OF-WARRAN Y service, complete the following steps:
• Obtain a Repair Authorization Number from the Humminbird® Customer
Resource Center.
• Include payment in the form of credit card number and expiration date,
money order or personal check. Please do not send cash.
• Tag product with your name, street address, phone number, and your
assigned Repair Authorization Number.
• Include a brief written description of the problem.
• Return product freight prepaid to Humminbird®, using an insured carrier
with delivery confirmation.
Contact Humminbird®
Contact the Humminbird® Customer Resource Center
in any of the following ways:
By elephone
( onday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Central Standard Time):
1-800-633-1468
By e-mail
(typically we respond to your e-mail within three business days):
[e-mail]
For direct shipping, our address is:
Humminbird
Service Department
678 Humminbird Lane
Eufaula, AL 36027 USA
WARNING! 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.
WEEE STATEMENT: EU Directive 2002/96/EC “ aste of Electrical and
Electronic Equipment Directive ( EEE)” impacts most distributors, sellers, and
manufacturers of consumer electronics in the European Union. The EEE
Directive requires the producer of consumer electronics to take responsibility
for the management of waste from their products to achieve environmentally
responsible disposal during the product life cycle.
EEE compliance may not be required in your location for electrical &
electronic equipment (EEE), nor may it be required for EEE designed and
intended as fixed or temporary installation in transportation vehicles such as
automobiles, aircraft, and boats. In some European Union member states,
these vehicles are considered outside of the scope of the Directive, and EEE for
those applications can be considered excluded from the EEE Directive
requirement.
This symbol ( EEE wheelie bin) on product indicates the product
must not be disposed of with other household refuse. It must be
disposed of and collected for recycling and recovery of waste EEE.
Humminbird® will mark all EEE products in accordance with the EEE
Directive. It is our goal to comply in the collection, treatment, recovery, and
environmentally sound disposal of those products; however, these
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information about where you should dispose of your waste equipment for
recycling and recovery and/or your European Union member state
requirements, please contact your dealer or distributor from which your
product was purchased.
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