Cannon 5 ST User Manual

Magnum 5 ST Magnum 10 STX Magnum 10 STX TS

Owner’s Manual

Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction..................................................................................................................................................................3

Warranty / Service Information...................................................................................................................................4

Product Overview.........................................................................................................................................................5

Installation....................................................................................................................................................................6

Mounting.................................................................................................................................................................6

Boom and Ball Hook...............................................................................................................................................8

Boom End Assembly.............................................................................................................................................10

Spool Cover Removal...........................................................................................................................................11

Rod Holders..........................................................................................................................................................12

Cable Termination.................................................................................................................................................13

Line Release…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………13

Power Loss Crank Handle ....................................................................................................................................14

Wiring Your Downrigger........................................................................................................................................15

Getting Started...........................................................................................................................................................17

Positive Ion Control Theory......................................................................................................................................19

Blowback Calculations..............................................................................................................................................21

Trolling Tips................................................................................................................................................................22

Troubleshooting.........................................................................................................................................................23

Parts Lists...................................................................................................................................................................24

Wiring Diagram…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..36

WEEE Compliance.....................................................................................................................................................40

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Introduction Overview

Thank you for purchasing the Cannon Magnum electric downrigge r. We have designed your new downrigger to be an accurate and reliable tool that will enhance fishing control and improve your ability to catch fish.

This manual covers installation and the functions of the Magnum 5 ST, Magnum 10 STX, and Magnum 10 STX TS. The Tournament Series version of the Magnum 10 is fitted with a cast stainless steel reel, brushed finish stainless steel boom, and a white frame.

Safety and Cautions

Your Cannon downrigger should only be used for its intended purpose. Improper use will void the warranty and may be a safety risk.

We hope that you enjoy the use of your new downrigger and enjoy the benefit of controlled depth fishing for years to come by always following safe boating practices and laws for wherever you are fishing.

Read this manual carefully before operating your new Cannon Downrigger. Retain this manual for future reference.

Warranty and Registration

To receive all the benefits for your product warranty please fill out and mail the registration card. You may also register your product online at www.cannondownriggers.com.

Introduction

Magnum 5 ST

Magnum 10 STX TS

Magnum 10 STX

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Product Warranty

CANNON LIMITED WARRANTY

Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics, Inc. warrants to the original purchaser that if the accompanying product (see exclusions below) proves to be defective in material or workmanship within the following warranty periods, Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics, Inc. will, at its option, either repair or replace same without charge (but no cash refunds will be made):

1) The boom, motor, and reels, plus all composite parts, including but not limited to frames and bases, will be free from defects in materials and workmanship, subject to normal wear and tear, for the original purchaser's lifetime.

2) All other items will have 1-year limited warranties from the date of original retail purchase, except THE FOLLOWING ITEMS THAT HAVE NO WARRANTY WHATSOEVER: boot covers, clothing, Dacron line, rubber bands, swivel lock pin, weights, and wire cable.

This limited warranty may be enforced only by the original

purchaser; all subsequent purchasers acquire the product "as is" without any benefit of this limited warranty. Repair or replacement of the product as set forth in this limited warranty shall be the original purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy and Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics, Inc.’ sole and exclusive liability for breach of this warranty.

EXCLUSIONS

This warranty does not apply in the following circumstances:

• When the product has been connected, installed, combined,

altered, adjusted, serviced, repaired, or handled in a manner other than according to the instructions furnished with the product

• When the motor housing is opened by anyone other than

• When any defect, problem, loss, or damage has resulted from

LIMITATION AND EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND CERTAIN DAMAGES

THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES OTHER THAN THESE LIMITED WARRANTIES. JOHNSON OUTDOORS MARINE ELECTRONICS, INC. DISCLAIMS LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, AND IN NO EVENT SHALL ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES (EXCEPT ON THE BOOM, MOTOR, REELS, AND ALL COMPOSITE PARTS), INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE, EXTEND BEYOND ONE YEAR FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE (AND IN THE CASE OF THE BOOT COVERS, CLOTHING, DACRON LINE, RUBBER BANDS, SWIVEL LOCK PIN, WEIGHTS, AND WIRE CABLE, JOHNSON OUTDOORS MARINE ELECTRONICS, INC. DISCLAIMS ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES). THIS WRITING CONSTITUTES THE ENTIRE AGREEMENT OF THE PARTIES WITH RESPECT TO THE SUBJECT MATTER HEREOF; NO WAIVER OR AMENDMENT SHALL BE VALID UNLESS IN WRITING SIGNED BY JOHNSON OUTDOORS MARINE ELECTRONICS, INC.

Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state.

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any accident, misuse, negligence, carelessness, or abnormal use, or from any failure to provide reasonable and necessary maintenance in accordance with the instructions of the owner's manual

Authorized service repair personnel.

CANNON® SERVICE POLICY

AFTER THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD

After the applicable warranty period, or, if one of the above exclusions applies, Cannon products will be repaired for a charge of parts plus labor. All factory repairs, after the applicable warranty period, carry a 90-Day Limited Warranty, subject to the exclusions and limitations stated above.

TO ENFORCE WARRANTY OR TO OBTAIN REPAIRS AFTER WARRANTY

To obtain warranty service in the U.S., the downrigger or part believed to be defective and the proof of original purchase (including the date of purchase) must be presented to a Cannon Authorized Service Center or to Cannon’s factory service center in Mankato, MN. Except as noted below, any charges incurred for service calls, transportation or shipping/freight to/from the Cannon Authorized Service Center or Cannon’s factory, labor to haul out, remove, re-install or re-rig products for warranty service, or any similar items are the sole and exclusive responsibility of the purchaser. Downriggers purchased outside of the U.S. (or parts of such downriggers) must be returned prepaid with proof of purchase (including the date of purchase and serial number) to any Authorized Cannon Service Center in the country of purchase. Warranty service can be arranged by contacting a Cannon Authorized Service Center listed on the enclosed sheet, or by contacting the factory at 1-800-227-6433 or Fax 1-800-527-4464. If the necessary repairs are covered by the warranty, we will pay the return shipping charges to any destination within the United States.

DO NOT return your Cannon retailer is not authorized to repair or replace them.

Major parts, such as the motor and main frame, must be returned to Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics, Inc. in Mankato, Minnesota, or a Cannon reduce shipping costs, we suggest removal of loose parts such as the boom and rod holders. Small parts that can be easily removed such as the handle and/or the counter, may be removed from the downrigger and returned for repair or replacement.

Retain your sales receipt! Proof of purchase must accompany product when returned.

Return Address: Cannon

121 Power Drive Mankato, MN 56001

FOR YOUR INFORMATION:

____________________Serial No.

_________________Date Purchased

___________Store Where Purchased

RETAIN THIS SECTION FOR YOUR RECORDS

Authorized Service Center, for repair or replacement. To

downrigger or parts to your retailer. Your

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Introduction to Controlled Depth Fishing

Undoubtedly there are many fishermen familiar with the methods and use of controlled depth fishing. During the mid 1960's the state of Michigan introduced Pacific salmon into the Great Lakes in an attempt to revitalize its sport fishing industry. From this successful transplant, new fishing techniques and equipment were developed. One such method was controlled depth fishing which enabled fishermen to place a lure at a desired depth by utilizing downriggers. Because of the varying factors (water temperature, thermocline, weather, tides, time of day, or time of year) it is necessary for successful fishing to maintain specific water depths that coincide with fish movements and feeding patterns.

One essential feature of the downrigger is the depth meter or gauge that indicates lure depth. This allows the angler to control as well as return to specific depths where fish have been caught. Due to the success of controlled depth fishing, downriggers are now being used throughout the world to catch a wide variety of species in both fresh and salt water. Whether fishing for blues off Rhode Island, walleyes in Lake Erie, sailfish off the coast of Florida, or stripers in Tennessee, the use of downriggers will make your fishing more successful and more enjoyable.

Product Overview

Magnum 10 STX TS

Parts Description

1. Reel This is used to spool the cable, available in lengths ranging from 150 to 400 feet.

2. Boom This is used to extend the weight out from the body of the downrigger and has a pulley fixed to its end. Boom lengths range from 24 to 53 inches. Boom is a fixed 24 inches on the Magnum 5 ST model.

3. Swivel Head This relays the cable at the end of the boom to lower the weight.

4. Cable This connects to the weight. Cable material is 150 lb. test stainless steel cable.

5. Toggle Switch This controls the power to the downrigger, up and down.

6. Mounting Base This attaches to the boat, enabling you to place the downrigger where you choose.

7. Rod Holder This holds your fishing rods while trolling and may also be used for storing rods.

8. Boom Clamps These lock the boom sections together after the boom has been extended or retracted.

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Installation

Downrigger Mounting on Boats

A downrigger should be mounted wherever it is easy to operate and observe. You want to be able to see your fishing rod and to react quickly. So, choosing a good location to mount your downrigger on your boat is very important. Due to the great variety of boats available, mounting your downrigger can be a difficult decision. Cannon has a complete line of mounting and fishing accessories to aid in your fishing experience. Before making any permanent changes to your boat consider what accessories might be used in your application.

Arrows Indicate

Typical Mounting

Locations

Installing the Base on Your Boat Decks up to 7/16" thick

Where access to the underside of the deck is not available, the mounting base can be mounted using wellnuts. Use the base as a template to mark locations and drill four wellnut clearance holes. Mount the base using four 1/4-20 x 1-1/2" truss head screws and four wellnuts. Tighten the screws so the wellnuts are firmly compressed as pictured.

Decks thicker than 7/16"

For decks thicker than 7/16", or where the underside of the deck is accessible, mount the base with screws, nuts, and washers. Use the base as a template to mark the locations and drill four 9/32" holes. Use four 1/4-20 x 2" truss head screws and four each flat washers and nuts. Fasten the base to the deck as pictured. NOTE: Wellnuts SHOULD NOT be used on decks thicker than 7/16".

Decks up to 7/16" Thick

Decks Thicker Than 7/16" Thick

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Decks thinner than 1/4"

Use a Cannon deck plate (PN 2200693) to prevent deflection and add stability to decks thinner than 1/4". Use the deck plate as a template to mark the hole locations.

If access to the underside of the deck is not

available, the deck plate can be mounted using screws and wellnuts. Use the deck plate as a template to mark locations and drill 4 wellnut clearance holes. Use four 1/4-20 x 1-1/2" flat head screws and four wellnuts to mount deck plate. Tighten the screws so the wellnuts are firmly compressed. Where the underside is accessible, the deck plate can be mounted using screws, nuts, and washers. Drill 9/32" holes. Use four 1/4-20 x 1-1/2" flat head screws, nuts and washers (flat and lock). Fasten plate to deck. To secure the mounting base to the deckplate use four 1/4-20 x 1" truss head screws.

NOTE: When using the telescopic boom, we strongly recommend the use of a deck plate on all boats to provide adequate stability for the downrigger.

The Low-Profile Swivel Base mounting follows the same procedure as for the deck plate except that four 1/4"-20 x 1-1/2" truss head screws are used to fasten the mounting base and four additional 1/4"-20 x 2" truss head screws fix the swivel base to the boat deck.

Low-Profile Swivel Base

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Installation

INSTALLING THE BOOM AND BALL HOOK

1) Remove the ball hook collar, ball hook, and 1/4-20 nut from the included hardware bag assembly.

2) Thread the nut onto the ball hook, then thread the ball hook into the ball hook collar. Do not tighten yet. (Figure 1)

3) Slide ball hook collar onto the end of the boom and leave it loose. (Figure 2)

4) Insert boom with ball hook collar assembly into frame (Figure 3) and line up holes in boom with holes in frame (Figure 4).

5) Remove 1/4-20 x 2” bolt and 1/4-20 nylon locknut from included hardware bag assembly.

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6) Insert the 1/4-20 nylon locknut into the hex pocket on the nose of the frame (motor side of frame). (Figure 5)

7) Insert 1/4-20 x 2” bolt into reel side of frame nose. With a Phillips head screw driver, thread bolt into the nylon locknut from step 6. Tighten bolt until the end of the bolt is flush with the top of the nut. (Figure 6)

8) Slide ball hook collar to your preferred location. Hand tighten the ball hook into boom tube. Tighten enough so that there is no movement on the boom. (Figure 7)

Important: Do not overtighten ball hook or permanent deformation of the boom is possible.

9) Once ball hook is secure, with a 7/16” wrench, tighten the 1/4-20 nut until secure with ball hook collar. (Figure 8)

**TELESCOPIC BOOM ONLY**

To adjust the boom length (with the boom extending away from you) rotate the clamps (See item # 8 on page

5) approximately ¼ turn counter-clockwise to unlock and slide the boom section to the desired position. Once in place, lock the clamps by rotating clockwise until tight.

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BOOM END PULLEY

Telescopic Boom

1) Remove boom end assembly from hardware bag.

2) Remove #8 self tapping screw from hardware bag.

3) Insert boom end post into end of the small tube of the telescopic boom assembly. (Figure 9)

4) Align hole in boom post with hole in small end tube. (Figure 10)

5) Secure boom end with #8 screw as shown. Tighten with Phillips head screw driver. (Figure 12)

Fixed Length Boom (Magnum 5 models only)

1) Remove boom end assembly from hardware bag.

2) Remove boom adapter and #8 self tapping screw from bag assembly.

3) Insert boom adapter into end of boom. (Figure 11)

4) Align boom adapter hole with hole in boom.

5) Insert boom end assembly into adapter and line up all three holes (boom post, adapter, and boom).

6) Secure boom end with #8 screw as shown. Tighten with Phillips head screw driver. (Figure 12)

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REMOVABLE SPOOL COVER

Your new downrigger comes with a removable spool cover. By removing this cover, you are able to gain easy access to your spooled cable and easy spool removal. This feature allows you to easily access tangled line, get it repaired and get you back into action quickly.

This feature also allows you to have multiple reels for different types of line. By purchasing additional reels, you can wind each with a different type of cable (i.e. Uncoated cable, Coated Cable, Mono, etc.). This allows you to switch out desired cables quickly and easily.

NOTE: Remove all tension from the line before removing or replacing the spool.

Follow the below steps to remove the side cover:

1) Loosen and remove the clutch knob. Turn the clutch knob clockwise until it is free of the motor shaft. (Figures 13 & 14)

2) Loosen the two 1/4-20 Phillips head screws on opposite sides on the cover. (Figure 15)

NOTE: Screws are captured in the cover and will not come out completely.

3) Remove the cover and you now have complete access to the spool. (Figures 16 & 17)

4) Reassemble by reversing the above steps.

NOTE: Take care when removing the spool over open water so that the clutch pad or clutch disk doesn’t get pulled off as well. (Figure 17)

WARNING: Do not touch the cable reel while the downrigger is in use.

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REPLACING THE CLUTCH PAD

To replace the clutch pad, follow the steps for removing the spool. Once the spool is removed, you have access to the clutch pad. (Figure 18) Simply pull it off the shaft and replace. Reassemble the spool and cover in the reverse order.

ATTACHING THE ROD HOLDER(S)

The locking rod holder(s) incorporate a locking tooth design which can be easily adjusted every 15° with the soft grip knob. The symmetrical design will allow mounting of the rod holder on either side of the downrigger or two rod holders at the same time. The unique two piece design allows independent adjustment of the rod holder and the rod holder arm in two axes. (Figure 19)

Caution: This rod holder is intended for use of up to 30 lb. test line only and is not recommended for use with any tackle IGFA (International Game Fish Association) rated higher than 30 lb. A safety strap (not included) is recommended for all applications.

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NOTE: The rod holder assembly is not covered under warranty when used with tackle above 30 lbs. Equipment placed in the rod holders and the loss thereof is the responsibility of the user and is in no way warranted by Johnson Outdoors, Inc. Mounting must be in accordance with the above instructions and pictures to comply with the product warranty.

To install the rod holder(s):

1) Fasten rod holder to rod holder elbow using supplied spring and knob.

2 ) Attach the rod holder to the downrigger on either side using the supplied spring and knob. (Figure 20)

3) Repeat the above steps for the other side if (2) rod holders are to be mounted.

The rod holders can be adjusted by loosening either knob until the locking teeth are free from each other. Rotate the rod holder or arm to the desired position and

re-tighten knob. (Figure 21)

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