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MANUAL DOWNRIGGERS

USER MANUAL

CE MASTER USER MANUAL (FOR CE CERTIFIED MODELS)

Made by Cannon Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics, Inc. 121 Power Drive Mankato, MN 56001 USA Downriggers Produced in 2015

EASI-TROLL ST MANUAL DOWNRIGGER

MODEL 1901020

SER NO K365 CN12345

THANK YOU

Thank you for purchasing a Cannon downrigger. We have designed your new downrigger to be an accurate and reliable tool that will enhance ﬁ shing control and improve your ability to catch ﬁ sh. We hope that you enjoy the use of your new downrigger and enjoy the beneﬁ t of controlled depth ﬁ shing for years to come by always following safe boating practices and laws wherever you are ﬁ shing.

This manual covers installation and the operation of your downrigger. Read this manual carefully before operating your new Cannon downrigger. Retain this manual for future reference.

REMEMBER TO KEEP YOUR RECEIPT AND IMMEDIATELY REGISTER YOUR DOWNRIGGER.

To receive all the beneﬁ ts for your product warranty, please ﬁ ll out and mail the enclosed registration card. You may also complete registration on our website at cannondownriggers.com.

Please thoroughly read this user manual. Follow all instructions and heed all safety and cautionary notices below. Use of this downrigger is only permitted for persons that have read and understood these user instructions. Minors may use this product only under adult supervision.

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

CAUTION: Persons whose ability to run the downrigger or whose reactions are impaired by alcohol, drugs, medication, or other substances are not

permitted to use this product.

LOCATING YOUR SERIAL NUMBER

Your Cannon 11-character serial number is very important. It helps to determine the speciﬁ c model and year of manufacture. When contacting Consumer Service or registering your product, you will need to know your product’s serial number. We recommend that you write the serial number down in the space provided below so that you have it available for future reference.

The serial number on your Cannon Easi-Troll or Uni-Troll downrigger is located towards the inside of the bottom of the frame.

EXAMPLE

Model: ______________________________________________________________________

Serial Number: ________________________________________________________________

Purchase Date: ________________________________________________________________

Store Where Purchased: __________________________________________________________

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Warranty / Service Information 4

Assembly & Installation 6-10

Features 5

Mounting 6-7

Installing the Boom 7

Installing the End Pulley 8

Adjusting the Boom Length (UniTroll 10 Models Only) 8

Attaching the Crank Handle Assembly 8

Attaching the Rod Holder 9

Terminating the Downrigger Cable 10

Attaching the Line Release 10

Operating the Downrigger 11

BlowBack Calculations 12

Service & Repair 13

Parts Diagram 14

Parts List 15

WEEE Compliance 16

Notes 17

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LIMITED WARRANTY

CANNON LIMITED WARRANTY

Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics, Inc. (“JOME”) extends the following limited warranty to the original retail purchaser only. Warranty coverage is not transferable.

CANNON® LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY

JOME 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, JOME will, at its option, either repair or replace same without charge (but no cash refunds will be made):

The boom, motor (if applicable), and reels, plus all plastic 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.

All other items will have 1-year limited warranties from the date of original retail purchase, except THE FOLLOWING ITEMS THAT HAVE NO WARRANTY: swivel lock pin, weights, and wire cable.

LIMITATION AND EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND CERTAIN DAMAGES

THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES OTHER THAN THESE LIMITED WARRANTIES. JOME DISCLAIMS LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, AND IN NO EVENT SHALL ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES (EXCEPT ON THE BOOM, MOTOR, REELS, AND ALL PLASTIC 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 SWIVEL LOCK PIN, WEIGHTS, AND WIRE CABLE, JOME 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 JOME.

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 speciﬁ c legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state.

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 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. Warranty service can be arranged by contacting a Cannon® Authorized Service Center or by contacting the factory at 1-800-227-6433 or by email to service@cannondownriggers.com. If the necessary repairs are covered by the warranty, we will pay the return shipping charges to any destination within the United States. 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.

NOTE: Do not return your Cannon® downrigger or parts to your retailer. Your retailer is not authorized to repair or replace them.

Major parts, such as the motor and main frame, must be returned to JOME in Mankato, Minnesota, or a Cannon® Authorized Service Center, for repair or replacement. To 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:

Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics, Inc. Attn: Cannon Service Dept. 121 Power Drive Mankato, MN 56001

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ASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION

DOWNRIGGER 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.

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

4. Cable: This connects to the weight.

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

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

7. Boom Clamps: These lock the boom sections together after the boom has been extended or retracted.*

* This diagram is for reference only and may differ from your actual downrigger.

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ASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION

DOWNRIGGER MOUNTING

Choosing a good location to mount your downrigger on your boat is very important. A downrigger should be mounted in a location where it is easy to observe your ﬁ shing rod and react quickly to operate the downrigger once there is a ﬁ sh on the line.

MOUNTING ACCESSORIES

Cannon offers a complete line of mounting accessories that allow you to optimize your spread to ﬁ t the way you ﬁ sh. Before making any permanent changes to your boat, consider what accessories might be used in your application. To see the complete line of mounting accessories available, visit cannondownriggers.com.

Typical Mounting Positions

Deck Plates are necessary when extra strength must be added to the base

material of the boat and for attaching the downrigger to other mounting accessories.

Gimbal Mounts are designed to ﬁ t medium-sized ﬂ ush mounted rod holders built into the gunwale of many larger ﬁ shing boats and cruisers. Only sturdy, high quality rod holders should be used for this temporary mounting system. Gimbal mounts are available in 9” or 12” post lengths.

Clamp Mounts can be mounted at the junction of two rail sections with the aid of two ¼” pieces of plywood. They will protect your rail from any marks from the clamp and provide a non-slip surface.

Side/Rail mounts can be mounted to a welded T-section. It can also be used at the two rail section butt joint. In both installations it is recommended to use a non-slip material, such as rubber or a thin wood sheet, between metal surfaces.

You can also use these for mounting to a very narrow side gunwale. There is a plate provided for back-up with bolts and washers. If the gunwale compartment is foamed in, then wellnuts should be used. It is also recommended to install two additional ﬂ at head screws through the top plate for stabilization (you will need to drill and countersink).

Clamp Mount

Side Rail Mount on Gunwhale

Gimbal Mount

Side Rail Mount on T-Section

INSTALLING THE INCLUDED MOUNTING BASE Decks thinner than 1/4”

Use a Cannon deck plate (sold separately - PN 2200693) to prevent deﬂ ection 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 (not included). 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” ﬂ at head screws and four wellnuts to mount deck plate. Tighten the screws so the wellnuts are ﬁ rmly 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” ﬂ at head screws, nuts and washers (ﬂ at and lock). Fasten plate to deck. To secure the mounting base to the deckplate use four 1/4-20 x 1” truss head screws.

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Deckplate

Decks from 1/4” to 7/16” thick

Where access to the underside of the deck is not available, the mounting base can be attached to the deck 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 ﬁ rmly 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 ﬂ at washers and nuts. Fasten the base to the deck as pictured.

NOTE: Wellnuts SHOULD NOT be used on decks thicker than 7/16”.

ASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION

Base

Deck

1/4-20” screw

Wellnut

Decks from 1/4” to 7/16” Thick

Base

Deck

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.

Washer & Nut

1/4-20” screw

Decks Thicker Than 7/16”

Low-Proﬁ le Swivel Base

To mount the Low-Proﬁ le Swivel Base, follow the same procedure as for the deck plate with this exception: use four 1/4”-20 x 1-1/2” truss head screws to fasten the mounting base and four additional 1/4”-20” x 2-1/2” truss head screws to attach the swivel base tothe boat deck.

INSTALLING THE BOOM

1. Insert boom into frame (Figure 1) and line up holes in boom with holes in frame. NOTE: Easi-Troll units require the included boom adapter.

2. Remove 1/4-20 x 2” bolt and 1/4-20 nylon locknut from included hardware bag assembly and insert the locknut into the hex pocket on the nose of the frame. Insert 1/4-20 x 2” bolt into reel side of frame nose. (Figure 2)

3. With a Phillips head screw driver, thread bolt into nylon locknut from step 2 (Figure 2). Tighten bolt until the end of the bolt is ﬂ ush with the top of the nut. (Figure 3)

Low-Proﬁ le Swivel Base

Figure 2

Figure 3Figure 1

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ASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION

INSTALLING THE END PULLEY

1. Locate boom end assembly and then insert boom end post into end of the small tube of the boom assembly. (Figure 4)

2. Align hole in boom post with hole in small end tube.

3. Secure boom end with #8 screw as shown. Tighten with Phillips head screw driver by turning screw clockwise until tight. (Figure 5)

Figure 4

Figure 5

ADJUSTING THE BOOM LENGTH (UNI-TROLL 10 MODELS ONLY)

To adjust the boom length (with the boom extending away from you) rotate the boom clamps (See item # 7 on page 5) approximately ¼ turn counter-clockwise to unlock and slide the boom section to the desired position. Once in place, lock the boom clamps by rotating clockwise until tight.

ATTACHING THE CRANK HANDLE ASSEMBLY

1. Make sure the thrust bearing is placed between both thrust washers.The spring should be oriented with the narrow end is toward the bearing.

2. Slide the bearing, washers and spring over the shaft.

3. Carefully thread the crank handle onto the shaft and continue turning the handle clockwise until the clutch is fully tightened.

Race

Bearings

Thrust Bearing

Spring

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Crank Handle

ASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION

ATTACHING THE ROD HOLDER

The locking rod holder incorporate a locking tooth design which can be easily adjusted every 15° with the soft grip knob. The unique two piece design allows independent adjustment of the rod holder and the rod holder arm in two axes*. (Figure 6)

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.

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 to comply with the product warranty.

*Does not apply to Easi-Troll models.

To install the rod holder (Uni-Troll models):

1. Attach the rod holder elbow to the downrigger on the left side using the supplied spring and knob. (Figure 7)

2. Fasten rod holder to rod holder elbow using supplied spring and knob. (Figure 8) The rod holder 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 6

To install the rod holder (Easi-Troll models):

1. Attach the rod holder to the downrigger on the left side using the supplied spring and knob. (Figure 9)

The rod holder can be adjusted by loosening the knob until the locking teeth are free from each other. Rotate the rod holder to the desired position and re-tighten knob.

Figure 7

Figure 8

Figure 9

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ASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION

TERMINATING THE DOWNRIGGER CABLE

NOTE: Use only straight cable when routing through the terminator. Worn or kinked cable can be stressed and may

break prematurely when retrieving trolling weights. NOTE: A set of pliers with wire cutters is recommended for this part of setup.

1. Unwind about 2 feet of cable and thread through the rubber cushion. Attach Swivel Snap to terminator.

2. Examine the top of the terminator and note the order shown in the detail to run cable.

Step 1.

Rubber Cushion

Cable

Snap

Swivel

Step 2.

A. CABLE

C. CABLE

B. CABLE

OUT

3. Lead and pull six inches of cable through HOLE A. Thread cable through swivel, then up into bottom

Step 3. Step 4.

of the terminator. Lead cable out of HOLE B and into HOLE C. Push the cable until its end touches the inside

HOLE A

HOLE B

of the terminator hook. Tighten cable by squeezing terminator until it snaps

HOLE C

shut. Then pull at top and bottom until drawn tight. Make sure that the

Swivel

cable threads the hook. NOTE: Use only straight cable, not kinked cable.

4. Slide the cushion over the top of the terminator and give it a test pull. The cable is now set to attach a Cannon Flash Weight™.

ATTACHING THE LINE RELEASE (UNI-RELEASE)

The Cannon Uni-Release attaches directly to the downrigger weight. Attach ﬁ shing line to the clip at the end of the release, and then click through a series of increasing tension settings. The release can be used with any test line on salt or fresh water and may be adjusted from 2 to 22 pounds of grip tension on the line.

To change line release tension, turn tension knob to (+) to increase or (-) to decrease. Tension also may vary according to where the line is placed in the grips. Higher tension is on the line if it is set back toward the hinge, and lower if set closer to the opening. To open the release, spread the release arms with thumb and foreﬁ nger applying pressure to the sides.

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Tension Adjust

Open

Fishing Line

Gripper Pads

OPERATING THE DOWNRIGGER

OPERATING YOUR DOWNRIGGER

After mounting the Cannon downrigger to your boat, release some line from your rod and reel so that the lure is anywhere from 5 to 100 feet behind the boat. This is called drop back. Attach the ﬁ shing line ﬁ rmly into the line release (see “Attaching the Line Release” for instructions). Lower the weight to the desired depth as indicated on the depth meter. Place the ﬁ shing rod in the rod holder and reel up the slack so that your rod has a slight bend in it. When a ﬁ sh strikes the lure, the line will separate from the release. Then you will be free to ﬁ ght the ﬁ sh and bring it in on your rod and reel.

LOWERING THE WEIGHT

You can lower the trolling weight at a controlled rate by turning the crank handle gently counter-clockwise (away from the boom). Depending on how far you turn, you can let your trolling weight descend as fast or as slowly as you wish. Turn the crank handle clockwise (toward the boom) until the clutch is tight (the continuous clicking will stop and the handle will not turn forward any further). This gives you control to let it plunge rapidly or sink slowly to a predetermined trolling depth. With multiple downriggers, you could start all your weights creeping down, one at a time, and then stop them each in turn.

To Lower Weight

RAISING THE WEIGHT

Turn the crank handle clockwise (toward the boom) as rapidly as you desire to retrieve the trolling weight.

ADJUSTING THE CLUTCH TENSION

The clutch is built into the crank mechanism. Turn crank handle clockwise to increase the drag and counterclockwise to reduce it.

CAUTION: Remove weight from downrigger before traveling either by water or transporting on trailer.

ADJUSTING THE DEPTH METER

The Cannon Depth Meter provides non-slip accuracy, plus easy resetting. To reset, just slide the meter away from the reel until the gears are disengaged. Spin meter gear to change setting.

NOTE: Actual ﬁ shing depth may vary from depth shown on meter due to trolling speed and weight of cannon ball. (See “Blowback”)

To Raise Weight

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