Humminbird Xth 9 db 74 p User manual

Plastic Thru-Hull Transducer

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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. f 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-WARRANTY 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.

• nclude a brief written description of the problem.

• nclude 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 Number from the Humminbird® Customer

Resource Center.

• nclude payment in the form of credit card number and expiration date,

or a money order. Please do not send cash.

• Tag product with your name, street address, phone number and your

assigned Repair Authorization Number.

• nclude 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 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):

service@humminbird.com

For direct shipping, our address is:

Humminbird

Service Department

678 Humminbird Lane

Eufaula, AL 36027 SA

WARNING! 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.

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.

WARNING! This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to

cause cancer and/or reproductive harm.

ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE STATEMENT: It is the intention of Johnson

utdoors Marine Electronics, Inc. to be a responsible corporate citizen, operating in

compliance with known and applicable environmental regulations, and a good

neighbor in the communities where we make or sell our products.

WEEE DIRECTIVE: EU Directive 2002/96/EC “Waste of Electrical and Electronic

Equipment Directive (WEEE)” impacts most distributors, sellers, and manufacturers

of consumer electronics in the European Union. The WEEE 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.

WEEE 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 WEEE Directive requirement.

This symbol (WEEE 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. Johnson utdoors

Marine Electronics, Inc will mark all EEE products in accordance with the

WEEE Directive. It is our goal to comply in the collection, treatment, recovery, and

environmentally sound disposal of those products; however, these requirements do

vary within European Union member states. For more 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.

NOTE: perations manuals are provided on th CD included with your Humminbird®

control head, or you can download Humminbird®manuals from our Web site at

humminbird. om.

Than You

Thank you for choosing Humminbird®, the #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. n 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.

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.

Supplies: n addition to the hardware supplied with your transducer, you will need a drill, a small drill bit for a pilot

hole, a 1 1/8" hole saw, a level, marine-grade silicone sealant, and dielectric grease.

Installation

Perform the procedures in the following sections to install the transducer on your 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. f the transducer is working properly, you should be able to see the bottom on the

control head display. The bottom image should be relatively strong and there should be detailed structure on the

display.

2. Locating the Transducer Mounting Position

Outside the boat, the best location for the transducer will be aft midship, as close to the centerline of the boat as

possible. The transducer should be mounted forward of the propellers on inboard boats, and separated adequately

from other transducers, strakes, rivet lines, or other protrusions. Make sure that there is nothing in front, behind, or to

the side of the transducer that is closer than 12". Inside the boat, there must be room to access the mounting location

for installation and cable routing.

WARNING! Do N T install the transducer in line with the engine intake.

Deadrise: Another consideration is the angle of deadrise. The transducer, when mounted, should point straight down.

f the selected mounting location has a hull deadrise of 8 degrees or greater, the included leveling block should be

used to level the transducer housing and direct the sonar signal straight down. f you need to use the leveling block,

make sure that the inside surface of the hull is smooth enough to seat the leveling block securely.

NOTE: This type of transducer installation is not recommended for trailerable boats.

NOTE: This transducer requires drilling a hole in the hull of the boat; therefore, installation should be performed by a

qualified marine technician.

Thru-Hull Installation

Deadrise Angle

Preferred Mounting Location

Plastic Thru-Hull Transducer

Areas of Possible Turbulence

Rivets Transom

Strakes Hull

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5. Press the R GHT or LEFT Cursor keys to select the transducer type (Dual

Beam, Quad Beam, etc.). The available menu options will depend on the

transducer model you have attached.

6. Close: Press the EX T key until the Menu System is closed. Your

control head is now ready for operation.

Maintenance

f 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.

f 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 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 repaired or replaced free of charge at Humminbird’s option

and returned to the customer freight prepaid. Humminbird’s 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:

• mproperly 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.

TH S WARRANTY S EXPRESSLY N L EU OF ANY OTHER WARRANT ES,

OBL GAT ONS OR L AB L T ES ON THE PART OF HUMM NB RD® AND W LL BE

THE CUSTOMER'S EXCLUS VE REMEDY, EXCEPT FOR ANY APPL CABLE

MPL ED WARRANT ES UNDER STATE LAW WH CH ARE HEREBY L M TED N

DURAT ON TO ONE YEAR FROM THE DATE OF OR G NAL PURCHASE. N NO

EVENT W LL HUMM NB RD® BE L ABLE FOR ANY NC DENTAL OR

CONSEQUENT AL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR MPL ED

WARRANTY RELAT NG 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

web site 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 S PPORT.

Please reference product serial number and

model number when contacting Humminbird®.

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CAUTION! To avoid damage, do not overtighten the nut.

9. Remove the excess adhesive sealant from the outside of the hull to ensure smooth water flow over the

transducer.

4. Routing the Cable

The transducer cable must be routed to the point where the control head is mounted.

NOTE: Your boat may have a pre-existing wiring channel or conduit that you can use for the transducer cable.

1. Unplug the other end of the transducer cable from the control head.

CAUTION! Do not cut or shorten the transducer 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 transducer cable up to a total of 50'. For assistance, contact the

Customer Resource Center at humminbird. om or call 1-800-633-1468 for more information.

CAUTION! Do N T mount the cables where the connectors could be submerged in water or flooded. If cables are installed

in a splash-prone area, it may be helpful to apply dielectric grease to the inside of the connectors to prevent corrosion.

Dielectric grease can be purchased separately from a general hardware or automotive store.

2. Route and secure the cable, avoiding areas where it may be damaged or interfere with normal boating

operations.

5. Connecting the Cable

Refer to your manual and/or control head installation guide for the correct procedure for installing the cable

connectors to the control head. Whether through the cable collector or directly to the control head, insert the

transducer cable connector into the appropriate slot or port. The cable connectors are labeled, and there are

corresponding labels on the cable collector and control head. The connectors are keyed to prevent reversed

installation, and insertion should be easy— do not force the connectors into the ports.

NOTE: If the connector on the cable is round, it has a screw nut (see the illustration Transdu er Conne tors). Hand

tighten the screw nut to secure the cable connection. Hand tighten only!

6. Setting up the Transducer on the Control Head

Use the following instructions to set the transducer type in the control head. When you select the transducer type,

the related views and menus will be added to the system. Before you proceed, review the following information:

• f your transducer has the round connector, see your Humminbird® control head operations manual to set up

the transducer sources on the control head. The instructions in this section do not apply to your fishing system.

• f your fishfinder is a PiranhaMAX, or does not include the Transducer Select or Connected Transducer menu

option, no further action is required. The transducer will be detected automatically if it is compatible with the

control head. See your control head operations manual for details.

• f the transducer you've purchased is not compatible with your Humminbird® control head, the unit will not

function properly. Visit our Web site at humminbird.com to find compatible transducers for your Humminbird®

model.

1. Press the POWER/L GHT key to power on the control head.

2. Press the MENU key. When the control head detects a functioning transducer, it will automatically enter Normal

operating mode. Follow the on-screen prompts.

3. Main Menu: Press the Menu key twice.

4. Use the 4-WAY Cursor Control key to select the Sonar tab > Transducer Select or Connected Transducer.

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3. Attaching the Transducer

Before attaching your transducer, you will need to decide which type of installation to use:

• For a standard installation, where there are no major obstructions and the deadrise is less than 8 degrees, use

the included leveling block (uncut), and mount it inside the hull. Drill the hole perpendicular to the hull.

• For an installation that needs to minimize the impact of a small obstruction, but where the deadrise is less than

8 degrees, use the included leveling block (uncut), and mount it outside the hull. Drill the hole perpendicular to

the hull.

• For an installation where the deadrise is greater than 8 degrees, use the included leveling block, cut at the

appropriate angle, to compensate for the deadrise. Drill the hole perpendicular to the waterline.

1. From the outside of the hull, drill a small pilot hole (smaller than the centering bit of your drill bit or hole saw), at

the mounting location you selected in procedure 2.

CAUTION! Before you drill, make sure you are drilling in the correct orientation according to the installation guidelines

above.

2. Use the pilot hole (from the outside of the hull) to drill a 1 1/8" hole that is sized to fit the threaded stem of

the transducer:

NOTE: For installations where the deadrise is less than 8 degrees, where you will not be cutting the leveling block, drill the

hole perpendicular to the hull.

NOTE: For installations where the deadrise is greater than 8 degrees, and you will be cutting the leveling block at an angle,

drill the hole perpendicular to the waterline.

3. Thoroughly clean and deburr the drilled hole and clean the outside of the hull.

4a. If the deadrise is less than 8 degrees, you will not be cutting the leveling block; install it either on the inside of

the hull (standard installation) or on the outside of the hull to compensate for small obstructions.

OR...

4b. If the hull angle is greater than 8 degrees, you should cut the included leveling block and use both pieces to

level the transducer. The block should be cut to match the angle of the deadrise of the hull. The leveling block

included with your transducer can accommodate a maximum deadrise angle of 25 degrees.

CAUTION! Use only the leveling block included with this transducer. Do N T use a wooden leveling block, as any swelling

of the wood might cause the plastic on the transducer to shatter.

NOTE: You should cut the leveling block into two equal pieces: one which mounts outside the hull and is shaped to match

the profile of the transducer, and one which mounts inside the hull and provides a level surface for the fasteners. The

thinnest wall of the outside leveling block must be at least 1/8".

NOTE: A separately-purchased fairing block can also be used to create a hydrodynamic waterflow around the transducer

body. The design and fabrication of this block varies greatly with different hull shapes; therefore, it should be customized by

a qualified marine technician.

5. Feed the cable through the hole, then temporarily install the transducer to check the fit.

6. Apply a generous amount of marine-grade silicone sealant or slow-curing epoxy inside the drilled hole and along

the mating surfaces of the transducer housing. Also, seal the mating edges of the leveling block.

7. Make sure that the narrow (thin) end of the transducer is pointing forward. nsert the transducer into the drilled

hole from outside the boat, then install the nut onto the threaded stem from inside the boat.

NOTE: This type of transducer is directional in nature and must be aligned with the front of the boat (the direction of travel)

and parallel to the center line. Failure to align the transducer properly will result in incorrect bottom readings and incorrect

fish locations (see the illustration Corre t Orientation of Transdu er).

8. Hand tighten the nut ONLY until the assembly is firmly seated, then tighten NO MORE than 1/8 of a turn extra.

Cut-leveling blocks

Hull

Apply Marine Adhesive

Sealant to all mating surfaces

1/8"

Minimum

thickness

Leveling block (can

also be positioned

outside of the hull)

Hull

Installation for deadrise angle greater than 8°,

using a cut leveling block to level transducer.

Standard Installation

Apply Marine Adhesive

Sealant to all mating surfaces

Correct Orientation of Transducer

Plastic Thru-Hull Transducer

Transducer Connectors

Hexagon-Shaped

Connector

Round

Connector

Screw

Nut

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CAUTION! To avoid damage, do not overtighten the nut.

9. Remove the excess adhesive sealant from the outside of the hull to ensure smooth water flow over the

transducer.

4. Routing the Cable

The transducer cable must be routed to the point where the control head is mounted.

NOTE: Your boat may have a pre-existing wiring channel or conduit that you can use for the transducer cable.

1. Unplug the other end of the transducer cable from the control head.

CAUTION! Do not cut or shorten the transducer 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 transducer cable up to a total of 50'.

CAUTION! Do N T mount the cables where the connectors could be submerged in water or flooded. If cables are installed

in a splash-prone area, it may be helpful to apply dielectric grease to the inside of the connectors to prevent corrosion.

Dielectric grease can be purchased separately from a general hardware or automotive store.

2. Route and secure the cable, avoiding areas where it may be damaged or interfere with normal

boating operations.

5. Connecting the Cable

Refer to your manual and/or control head installation guide for the correct procedure for installing the cable

connectors to the control head. Whether through the cable collector or directly to the control head, insert the

transducer cable connector into the appropriate slot or port. The cable connectors are labeled, and there are

corresponding labels on the cable collector and control head. The connectors are keyed to prevent reversed

installation, and insertion should be easy— do not force the connectors into the ports.

NOTE: If the connector on the cable is round, it has a screw nut (see the illustration Transdu er Conne tors). Hand

tighten the screw nut to secure the cable connection. Hand tighten only!

6. Setting up the Transducer on the Control Head

Use the following instructions to set the transducer type in the control head. When you select the transducer type,

the related views and menus will be added to the system. Before you proceed, review the following information:

• f your transducer has the round connector, see your Humminbird® control head operations manual to set

up the transducer sources on the control head. The instructions in this section do not apply to your fishing

system.

• f your fishfinder is a PiranhaMAX, or does not include the Transducer Select or Connected Transducer

menu option, no further action is required. The transducer will be detected automatically if it is compatible

with the control head. See your control head operations manual for details.

• f the transducer you've purchased is not compatible with your Humminbird® control head, the unit will

not function properly.

1. Press the POWER/L GHT key to power on the control head.

2. Press the MENU key. When the control head detects a functioning transducer, it will automatically enter Normal

operating mode. Follow the on-screen prompts.

3. Main Menu: Press the Menu key twice.

4. Use the 4-WAY Cursor Control key to select the Sonar tab > Transducer Select or Connected Transducer.

Plastic Thru-Hull Transducer

3. Attaching the Transducer

Before attaching your transducer, you will need to decide which type of installation to use:

• For a standard installation, where there are no major obstructions and the deadrise is less than 8 degrees, use

the included leveling block (uncut), and mount it inside the hull. Drill the hole perpendicular to the hull.

• For an installation that needs to minimize the impact of a small obstruction, but where the deadrise is less than

8 degrees, use the included leveling block (uncut), and mount it outside the hull. Drill the hole perpendicular to

the hull.

• For an installation where the deadrise is greater than 8 degrees, use the included leveling block, cut at the

appropriate angle, to compensate for the deadrise. Drill the hole perpendicular to the waterline.

1. From the outside of the hull, drill a small pilot hole (smaller than the centering bit of your drill bit or hole saw), at

the mounting location you selected in procedure 2.

CAUTION! Before you drill, make sure you are drilling in the correct orientation according to the installation guidelines

above.

2. Use the pilot hole (from the outside of the hull) to drill a 1 1/8" hole that is sized to fit the threaded stem of

the transducer:

NOTE: For installations where the deadrise is less than 8 degrees, where you will not be cutting the leveling block, drill the

hole perpendicular to the hull.

NOTE: For installations where the deadrise is greater than 8 degrees, and you will be cutting the leveling block at an angle,

drill the hole perpendicular to the waterline.

3. Thoroughly clean and deburr the drilled hole and clean the outside of the hull.

4a. If the deadrise is less than 8 degrees, you will not be cutting the leveling block; install it either on the inside of

the hull (standard installation) or on the outside of the hull to compensate for small obstructions.

OR...

4b. If the hull angle is greater than 8 degrees, you should cut the included leveling block and use both pieces to

level the transducer. The block should be cut to match the angle of the deadrise of the hull. The leveling block

included with your transducer can accommodate a maximum deadrise angle of 25 degrees.

CAUTION! Use only the leveling block included with this transducer. Do N T use a wooden leveling block, as any swelling

of the wood might cause the plastic on the transducer to shatter.

NOTE: Replacement leveling blocks are available from Humminbird®. For assistance, contact the Humminbird® Customer

Resource Center at humminbird. om or call 1-800-633-1468.