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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 Warra ty

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.

Hummi bird 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 Humminbird Customer Service 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 humminbird.com, click S PPORT.

Please reference product serial number and

model number when contacting Humminbird.

Overview

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, a Phillips-head screwdriver, and dielectric grease.

Customer Service: To purchase additional equipment, or if you find that any items are missing from your installation

kit, visit our Web site at humminbird.com or call us at 1-800-633-1468.

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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. Connect the transducer cable connector to the control head port or black box sonar, depending on your system

configuration.

2. Power on the control head. Select a sonar view to display on-screen.

3. 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.

4. After confirming proper operation, power off the control head, and unplug the transducer cable connector from

the control head or black box sonar.

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".

WARNING! Do NOT install the transducer in line with the engine intake.

Inside the boat, there must be room to access the mounting location for installation and cable routing.

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 more, 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: If you cannot find a location that will work for your application, find a different transducer by visiting the FAQ

(Frequently Asked Questions) section of our Web site at humminbir .com or by calling Humminbird Customer Service

at 1-800-633-1468.

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

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Retur i g Your U it 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: lease 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 Humminbird Customer

Service.

• 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 Humminbird Customer

Service.

• 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.

Co tact Hummi bird

Web site humminbird.com

E-mail [email protected]

Telephone 1-800-633-1468

Direct Shipping Humminbird

Service Department

678 Humminbird Lane

Eufaula, AL 36027 USA

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 birth defects or other reproductive harm.

ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE STATEMENT: It is the intention of Johnson

Outdoors 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 Outdoors

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: Operations manuals are provided on the CD included with your Humminbird

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

humminbir .com.

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5. Routing the Cable

Use the following instructions to route the cable to the control head or black box sonar, depending on your system

configuration.

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

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

operations.

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

Humminbird Customer Service.

CAUTION! Do NOT 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. nsert the transducer cable connector into the appropriate port on the control head, cable collector, or black box

sonar. See your control head installation guide for details.

• 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.

•If the connector on the cable is round, it has a screw nut (see the illustration Trans ucer

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

6. Configuring 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:

•If your transducer has the round cable connector, the control head will automatically detect the transducer

and configure it with the control head. For additional configuration information, see your control head

operations manual. The instructions in this section do not apply to your fishing system.

•If 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.

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.

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.

• The thinnest wall of the outside leveling block must be at least 1/8" (3 mm).

•The leveling block included with your transducer can accommodate a maximum deadrise angle of 25

degrees.

5. The leveling block will be installed (cut) on the inside and outside of the hull. Proceed to Section 4: Attaching

the Trans ucer.

4. Attaching the Transducer

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

2. 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.

3. Make sure that the narrow (thin) end of the transducer is pointing forward (see the illustration Correct

Orientation of the Trans ucer). nsert the transducer into the drilled hole from outside the boat.

4. See the Trans ucer Connectors illustration (on the next page) to check the shape of the transducer cable

connector.

5a. If the transducer cable has a hexagon-shaped connector, install the nut onto the threaded stem from inside

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

turn extra.

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 centerline. Failure to align the transducer properly will result in incorrect bottom readings and incorrect

fish locations (see the illustration Correct Orientation of the Trans ucer).

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

5b. If the transducer cable has a round connector, install the split-nut onto the threaded stem from inside the boat,

using the following steps:

• Hold the shroud horizontally with the inside teeth facing up. Thread the cable connector through the

shroud. See the illustration Inserting the Split Nut into the Shrou .

• Fit the split nut pieces to each other with the cable in the center. The ridged side of the split nut

should face down. See the illustration Inserting the Split Nut into the Shrou .

• Slide the split nut into the shroud so that the assembly is flat. nstall the two screws into the shroud

holes to secure the assembly. Hand tighten only.

• Hand tighten the split nut onto the threaded transducer stem ONLY until the assembly is firmly

seated, then tighten NO MORE than 1/8 of a turn extra.

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 centerline. Failure to align the transducer properly will result in incorrect bottom readings and incorrect

fish locations (see the illustration Correct Orientation of the Trans ucer).

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

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

transducer.

Before installing your transducer, review the following installation scenarios:

• 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 (Stan ar Installation).

• 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 (Stan ar Installation).

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

appropriate angle, to compensate for the deadrise (Alternate Installation).

3. Drilling the Hole and Preparing the Leveling Block

Follow the instructions below for the installation type that matches your hull and deadrise.

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

Standard Installation (Deadrise less than 8°):

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).

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 section 2. Drill the hole perpendicular to the hull.

2. Use the pilot hole (from outside the hull) to drill a 1 1/8" (2.8 cm) hole that is sized to fit the threaded stem of the

transducer. Drill the hole perpendicular to the hull.

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

4. The leveling block will be installed (uncut) inside the hull (standard installation) or outside the hull to compensate

for small obstructions. Proceed to Section 4: Attaching the Trans ucer.

Alternate Installation (Deadrise more than 8°):

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

angle, to compensate for the deadrise.

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 section 2. Drill the hole perpendicular to the waterline.

2. Use the pilot hole (from outside the hull) to drill a 1 1/8" (2.8 cm) hole that is sized to fit the threaded stem of the

transducer. Drill the hole perpendicular to the waterline.

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

4. 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. t is important to review the following information:

• 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.

CAUTION! Use only the leveling block included with this transducer. Do NOT use a wooden leveling block, as any

swelling of the wood might cause the plastic on the transducer to shatter. To order a replacement leveling block,

contact Humminbird Customer Service.

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.

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

Alternate Installation

Installation for deadrise angle more than 8°,

using a cut leveling block to level

the transducer.

Standard Installation

Apply Marine Adhesive

Sealant to all mating surfaces

Split Nut

Inserting the Split Nut into the Shroud

Shroud

Installing the Screws

Correct Orientation of the Transducer

Transducer Connectors

Hexagon-Shaped

Connector

Round

Connector

Screw Nut

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