Humminbird Portable Transducer User manual

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Con ac Humminbird®
Contact the Humminbird® Customer Resource Center
in any of the following ways:
By Telephone
(Monday - 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 SA
WARNING! Do not touch n ctive tr nsducer during oper tion, s this m y c use
physic l discomfort nd m y result in person l injury in the form of tissue d m ge.
H ndle the tr nsducer only when the power to the control he d is off.
WARNING! This device should not be used s n vig tion l id to prevent collision,
grounding, bo t d m ge, or person l injury. When the bo t is moving, w ter depth
m y ch nge too quickly to llow time for you to re ct. Alw ys oper te the bo t t
very slow speeds if you suspect sh llow w ter or submerged objects.
WARNING! Dis ssembly nd rep ir of this electronic unit should only be performed
by uthorized service personnel. Any modific tion of the seri l number or ttempt to
rep ir the origin l equipment or ccessories by un uthorized individu ls will void the
w rr nty.
WARNING! This product cont ins chemic ls known to the St te of C liforni to
c use c ncer nd/or reproductive h rm.
ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE STATEMENT: It is the intention of Humminbird®
to be responsible corpor te citizen, oper ting in compli nce with known nd
pplic ble environment l regul tions, nd good neighbor in the communities
where we m ke or sell our products.
WEEE DIRECTIVE: EU Directive 2002/96/EC “W ste of Electric l nd Electronic
Equipment Directive (WEEE)” imp cts most distributors, sellers, nd m nuf cturers of
consumer electronics in the Europe n Union. The WEEE Directive requires the
producer of consumer electronics to t ke responsibility for the m n gement of w ste
from their products to chieve environment lly responsible dispos l during the
product life cycle.
WEEE compli nce m y not be required in your loc tion for electric l & electronic
equipment (EEE), nor m y it be required for EEE designed nd intended s fixed or
tempor ry inst ll tion in tr nsport tion vehicles such s utomobiles, ircr ft, nd
bo ts. In some Europe n Union member st tes, these vehicles re considered
outside of the scope of the Directive, nd EEE for those pplic tions c n be
considered excluded from the WEEE Directive requirement.
This symbol (WEEE wheelie bin) on product indic tes the product must
not be disposed of with other household refuse. It must be disposed of
nd collected for recycling nd recovery of w ste EEE. Humminbird® will
m rk ll EEE products in ccord nce with the WEEE Directive. It is our
go l to comply in the collection, tre tment, recovery, nd environment lly sound
dispos l of those products; however, these requirement do v ry within Europe n
Union member st tes. For more inform tion bout where you should dispose of
your w ste equipment for recycling nd recovery nd/or your Europe n Union
member st te requirements, ple se cont ct your de ler or distributor from which
your product w s purch sed. © 2008 Humminbird®, Eufaula AL, USA.
All rights reserved.
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Thank 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.
NOTE: Your tr nsducer m y not look ex ctly like the tr nsducer shown in the illustr tions, but it will mount in ex ctly
the s me w y.
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 either 1-800-633-1468 or visit our website at www.humminbird.com.
Ins alla ion 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.
In addition to the hardware supplied with your transducer, you will need various hand tools.
Ins alla ion
Perform the procedures in the following sections to install the transducer on your boat.
NOTE: The suction cup mount is designed for quick, e sy inst ll tion nd remov l, NOT for high speed oper tion. If you
intend to oper te your bo t t ny speed f ster th n trolling speeds, remove the suction cup tr nsducer from the w ter.
NOTE: Humminbird®port ble tr nsducers use either met l or pl stic br cket. The type of tr nsducer th t c me with
your Humminbird®unit will determine which br cket to use. Refer to the illustr tion th t corresponds with your
tr nsducer nd br cket type.
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.
1. Testing the Transducer 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, 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. Assembling the Mounting Bracket
NOTE: Ple se be w re th t the tr nsducer design h s ch nged. If you re repl cing or dding mounting h rdw re to
your current tr nsducer, m ke sure th t you h ve selected the ppropri te h rdw re. If you re repl cing tr nsducer,
you will need to repl ce the mounting br cket nd h rdw re s well. Cont ct our Customer Resource Center t either
1-800-633-1468 or visit our website t www.hu inbird.co for more inform tion.
1. Assemble your transducer mounting bracket using the hardware provided and refer to the illustration that matches your
transducer mounting bracket type.
© 2008 Humminbird®, Eufaula AL, USA.
All rights reserved.
Port ble Tr nsducer
Assembly
Phillips-he d
Screw
Suction
Cup
Wing-Nut
Screw
Assembling the Metal Bracket
Assembling the Plastic Bracket
Suction Cup
Port ble Tr nsducer
Assembly
Phillips-he d
Screw
Lock W sher
Wing-Nut
W sher
Phillips-he d
Screw
Assembling the Plastic Bracket
Assembling the Plastic Bracket
Suction Cup
Port ble Tr nsducer
Assembly
Phillips-he d
Screw
Lock W sher
Wing-Nut
W sher
Phillips-he d
Screw
Suction Cup
Port ble Tr nsducer
Assembly
Phillips-he d
Screw
Bolt
R tchet
Wing-Nut
W sher

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Main enance
If your boat remains in the water for long periods of time, algae and other
marine growth can reduce the effectiveness of the transducer. Periodically
clean the face of the transducer with hot water. Pivoting the transducer up in
the bracket may allow better access for inspection or cleaning.
If your boat remains out of the water for a long period of time, it may take
some time to wet the transducer after it is returned to the water. Small air
bubbles can cling to the surface of the transducer and interfere with proper
operation. These bubbles will dissipate with time, or you may wipe the face of
the transducer with your fingers after the transducer is in the water.
1-Year limi ed Warran y
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 WARRA TY IS EXPRESSLY I LIEU OF A Y OTHER WARRA TIES,
OBLIGATIO S OR LIABILITIES O THE PART OF HUMMI BIRD® A D WILL BE
THE CUSTOMER'S EXCLUSIVE REMEDY, EXCEPT FOR A Y APPLICABLE
IMPLIED WARRA TIES U DER STATE LAW WHICH ARE HEREBY LIMITED I
DURATIO TO O E YEAR FROM THE DATE OF ORIGI AL PURCHASE. I O
EVE T WILL HUMMI BIRD® BE LIABLE FOR A Y I CIDE TAL OR
CO SEQUE TIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF A Y EXPRESS OR IMPLIED
WARRA TY RELATI G 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 Monday 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.
Re urning Your Uni for Service
Before sending your unit in for repair, please contact the factory, either by
phone or by email, to obtain a Repair Authorization umber for your unit.
NOTE: Ple se 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 umber for your e-mail subject header. You should
include your Repair Authorization umber in all subsequent communications
about your unit.
For IN-WARRANTY service, complete the following steps:
• Obtain a Repair Authorization umber from the Humminbird® Customer
Resource Center.
• Tag product with your name, street address, phone number and your
assigned Repair Authorization umber.
• 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 O T-OF-WARRANTY service, complete the following steps:
• Obtain a Repair Authorization umber 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 umber.
• Include a brief written description of the problem.
• Return product freight prepaid to Humminbird®, using an insured carrier
with delivery confirmation.
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 S PPORT
Please reference product serial number and
model number when contacting Humminbird®.
© 2008 Humminbird®, Eufaula AL, USA.
All rights reserved.
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3. Mounting the Transducer
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.
If you are trolling, it is best to mount the transducer on the transom of the boat.
1. Mount the transducer so that it points straight down, and so that the transducer itself is submerged in the water.
2. Adjust the running angle so that the transducer is parallel to and below the surface of the water.
3. Hand-tighten the wing nut so that the transducer will not rotate.
4. Secure the transducer cable in case of accidental release when the boat is moving, since a loose transducer can cause
damage to itself, your boat, or become tangled in the propeller. Attach the tie-down strap to the transducer cable
around an immovable object such as a rail or fitting, as shown in the illlustration.
5. When you have finished using the transducer, pivot the transducer body flat against the bracket and coil the cable
around the assembly.
4. Connecting the Cable
Insert the transducer cable into the appropriate terminal slot. The cable connectors are labeled, and there are
corresponding labels on the cable holder on the rear of the control head. The slots are keyed to prevent reversed
installation, so be careful not to force the connector into the holder.
Refer to your manual and/or control head installation guide for the correct procedure for installing the cable
connectors to the control head.
1. Plug the other end of the transducer cable back into the control head connection holder.
© 2008 Humminbird®, Eufaula AL, USA.
All rights reserved.
Transducer Running Angle
Transducer Tie-Down Strap
Portable Transducer Mount