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GT36UHD/GT56UHD
TRANSDUCERS
INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
Important Safety Information
WARNING
See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the
chartplotter or fishfinder product box for product warnings and
other important information.
You are responsible for the safe and prudent operation of your
vessel. Sonar is a tool that enhances your awareness of the
water beneath your boat. It does not relieve you of the
responsibility of observing the water around your boat as you
navigate.
CAUTION
Failure to install and maintain this equipment in accordance with
these instructions could result in damage or injury.
To avoid possible personal injury, always wear safety goggles,
ear protection, and a dust mask when drilling, cutting, or
sanding.
If your transducer cable is not long enough to reach the
chartplotter, you can add an extension cable (Garmin part
number 010-11617-42 or 010-11617-32, not included). To avoid
signal degradation, do not extend the cable more than 9 m (30
ft.).
Preparing the Transducer for Long-Term Exposure to Water
NOTICE
Do not use acetone or acetone-based products on the
transducer. Acetone damages the plastic transducer housing.
When you install a transducer on a boat that spends a
significant amount of time in the water, you should coat the
transducer and mounting hardware with a water-based antifouling paint to prevent marine growth.
Lightly sand the transducer and mounting hardware with a
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fine-grit abrasive pad.
Wipe the transducer and mounting hardware with isopropyl
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alcohol.
Apply water-based anti-fouling paint to the transducer and
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mounting hardware.
Installing the Transducer on a Transom
Mounting Location Considerations
• The transducer should be mounted parallel to the water line
.
NOTICE
When drilling or cutting, always check what is on the opposite
side of the surface to avoid damaging the vessel.
To obtain the best performance and to avoid damage to your
boat, you must install the Garmin® device according to these
instructions.
Read all installation instructions before proceeding with the
installation. If you experience difficulty during the installation, go
to support.garmin.com for more information.
Software Update
You must update the Garmin chartplotter software when you
install this device. For instructions on updating the software, see
your chartplotter owner's manual at support.garmin.com.
Tools Needed
• Number 2 Phillips screwdriver
Transom mount
• Drill
• Drill bits: 4 mm (5/32 in.), 3.2 mm (1/8 in.), 25 mm (1 in.)
• Masking tape
• Marine sealant
Trolling motor mount
• Waterproof tape
Mounting Considerations
To ensure peak performance with the lowest noise and
interference, you should route the transducer cable away from
ignition wires, house batteries and wires, trolling motor batteries
and wires, and high-energy wires such as radar, audio amplifier,
and autopilot pump wires.
• The transducer should extend 3.5 mm (0.125 in.) below a
fiberglass hull or 10 mm (0.375 in.) below an aluminum hull
.
• On boats with outboard or inboard/outboard motors, the
transducer should be mounted as close to the centerline of
the transom as possible but at least 38 cm (15 in.) from the
propeller .
• If your propeller moves clockwise when the boat moves, the
transducer should be mounted on the starboard side (right
side when facing forward).
• If your propeller moves counter-clockwise when the boat
moves, the transducer should be mounted on the port side
(left side when facing forward).
• The transducer should not be mounted behind strakes, struts,
fittings, water intake or discharge ports, or anything that
creates air bubbles or causes the water to become turbulent.
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The transducer must be in clean (non-turbulent) water for
optimal performance.
• On single-drive boats, the transducer must not be mounted in
the path of the propeller.
The transducer can cause cavitation that can degrade the
performance of the boat and damage the propeller.
• On twin-drive boats, the transducer should be mounted
between the drives, if possible.
• Mount the transducer cable cover well above the water line
.
• Apply marine sealant to all screw threads to prevent water
from seeping into the transom .
• This transducer has an integrated spray guard, but if your
transducer throws an excessive amount of water spray,
recheck these mounting considerations and adjust the
position of the transducer as needed to eliminate the spray.
Assembling the Transducer with a Transom Mount Bracket
Attach the mount to the transducer with the included
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star washers , and screws .
Mark the center location of the two holes of the template.
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Remove the template from the transom.
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Wrap a piece of tape around a 4 mm (5/32 in.) bit at 18 mm
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(7/10 in.) from the point of the bit, to avoid drilling the pilot
holes too deep.
If you are installing the bracket on fiberglass, place a piece of
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tape over the pilot-hole location to reduce cracking of the gel
coat.
Using the 4 mm (5/32 in.) bit, drill the pilot holes approximately
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18 mm (7/10 in.) deep at the marked locations.
Apply marine sealant to the included 20 mm screws, and
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attach the transducer assembly to the transom.
Route the cable under the transom mount cable hook.
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Attach the mount to the bracket with the bolt , flat
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washer , rubber washer , and lock nut .
NOTE: The bolt should be tight enough to hold the
transducer in place when the boat moves at high speed, but
loose enough to allow the transducer to pivot out of the way if
the transducer hits an obstruction.
Installing the Transom-Mount Hardware
NOTICE
If you are mounting the bracket on fiberglass with screws, it is
recommended to use a countersink bit to drill a clearance
counterbore through only the top gel-coat layer. This will help to
avoid cracking in the gel-coat layer when the screws are
tightened.
The cables connected to the transducer should not be cut,
because cutting the transducer cables voids your warranty.
Choose an installation location on the transom (Mounting
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Location Considerations, page 1).
Cut out the template.
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With the template aligned vertically on the transom at the
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installation location (Mounting Location Considerations,
page 1), place the bottom corner of the template on the
edge of the transom.
If you must route the cable through the transom, choose a
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pilot-hole location well above the waterline and mark it.
Place a cable clamp on the transducer cable, approximately
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halfway between the transducer and the top of the transom or
the pass-through pilot hole.
Mark the pilot-hole location for the cable clamp, and using a
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3.2 mm (1/8 in.) bit, drill a pilot hole approximately 10 mm
(3/8 in.) deep.
Apply marine sealant to the included 12 mm screw, and
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attach the cable clamp to the transom.
If you marked a pilot hole in step 11, use a 25 mm (1 in.) drill
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bit to drill a pass-through hole completely through the
transom.
Route the transducer cable to the chartplotter:
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• If you are routing the cable using a pass-through hole,
push it through the pass-through hole, and install the
cable-entry cover (Installing the Cable-Entry Cover,
page 2).
• If you are not routing the cable using a pass-through hole,
route the cable up and over the top of the transom.
You should avoid routing the cable close to electrical wires or
other sources of electrical interference.
Installing the Cable-Entry Cover
If you routed the cable through the transom after you installed
the transducer, you should install the cable-entry cover to keep
water from entering your boat.
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Place the cable-entry cover over the hole and the cable,
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with the opening pointing downward, and mark the location of
the two pilot holes.
Remove the cable-entry cover, and, using a 3.2 mm (1/8 in.)
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bit, drill the pilot holes approximately 10 mm (3/8 in.) deep.
Fill the pass-through hole with marine sealant so it covers the
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cable completely and there is excess sealant around the hole
and the cable.
Place the cable-entry cover over the hole and the cable, with
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the opening pointing downward.
Apply marine sealant to the included 12 mm M4 screws, and
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attach the cable-entry cover to the transom.
Wipe away all excess marine sealant.
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Testing the Installation
NOTICE
You should check your boat for leaks before you leave it in the
water for an extended period of time.
Because water is necessary to carry the sonar signal, the
transducer must be in the water to work properly. You cannot
get a depth or distance reading when out of the water. When
you place your boat in the water, check for leaks around any
screw holes that were added below the water line.
Testing the Transom-Mount Transducer Installation
NOTICE
When adjusting the depth of the transducer, make the
adjustments in small increments. Placing the transducer too
deep can adversely affect the performance of the boat and put
the transducer at risk of striking underwater objects.
Before tightening the screws, route the cable inside the
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mount to a cable exit.
The trolling motor mount is designed with multiple cable exits.
You should use a cable exit that allows the cable to be on the
top side of the trolling motor housing when the motor is
stowed. See the image below for recommended cable routes.
You must avoid pinching the cable or bending it too tightly.
Attaching the Transducer to the Trolling Motor
NOTICE
Do not cut the transducer cable. Cutting the transducer cable
will void your warranty.
Insert the hose clamps through the slots on the transducer
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mount , until equal lengths extend on both sides of the
mount.
Test the transom-mount transducer installation in open water
free of obstacles. Pay attention to your surroundings as you test
the transducer.
With the boat in the water, turn on the chartplotter.
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Drive the boat at a slow speed. If the chartplotter appears to
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be working properly, gradually increase speed while
observing the chartplotter.
If the sonar signal is suddenly lost or the bottom return is
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severely degraded, note the speed at which this occurs.
Return the boat to the speed at which the signal was lost,
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and make moderate turns in both directions while observing
the chartplotter.
If the signal strength improves while turning, adjust the
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transducer so that it extends another 1/8 in. (3 mm) below the
transom of the boat.
Repeat steps 2–4 until the degradation is eliminated.
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If the signal does not improve, move the transducer to a
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different location on the transom, and repeat the test.
Installing the Transducer on a Trolling Motor
Assembling the Trolling Motor Mount
Using the 8 mm M4 screws and 4 mm star washers ,
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attach the trolling motor mount to the transducer .
Place the transducer mount against the body of the trolling
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motor with the narrow end of the transducer pointed away
from the propeller.
Secure the hose clamps around the body of the trolling
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motor, and tighten the hose clamps.
Position the transducer so it is parallel to the bottom when in
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use.
Use waterproof tape (not included) to secure the transducer
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cable to the trolling motor shaft.
Route the transducer cable to the installation location of the
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chartplotter while taking these precautions.
• You should avoid routing the cable close to electrical wires
or other sources of electrical interference.
• You must avoid routing the cable where it is pinched when
the trolling motor is deployed or stowed.
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Appendix
Specifications
All models
Dimensions (L x W x H) 218.5 x 51.8 x 27.7 mm (8.61 x 2.04 x
Operating temperature range From 0° to 50°C (from 32° to 122°F)
Storage temperature range From -40° to 70°C (from -40° to 158°F)
Cable length 7.6 m (25 ft.)
Number of cable pins 12
Water rating IPX7
GT36UHD models
Transmit
power (RMS)
Frequency Traditional: Not applicable
Maximum
depth/
distance
Traditional: Not applicable
Garmin ClearVü™: 500 W
Garmin SideVü™: 500 W
Garmin ClearVü and Garmin SideVü: CHIRP 455 kHz
(420-490 kHz); UHD CHIRP 800 kHz (770-840 kHz);
UHD CHIRP 1 MHz (1000-1120 kHz)
Traditional: Not applicable
Garmin ClearVü at 455 kHz: 122 m (400 ft.)
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Garmin ClearVü at 1 MHz: 61 m (200 ft.)
Garmin SideVü at 1 MHz, max. depth of 15 m (50 ft.):
61 m (200 ft.) each side; 122 m (400 ft.) total
Garmin SideVü at 455 kHz, max. depth of 30 m
(100 ft.): 152 m (500 ft.) each side; 305 m (1,000 ft.)
total
1.09 in.)
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trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries. These trademarks may not be used
without the express permission of Garmin.
GT56UHD models
Transmit
power (RMS)
Frequency Traditional: CHIRP High Wide (140-240 kHz)
Maximum
depth/
distance
Traditional: 350 W
Garmin ClearVü: 500 W
Garmin SideVü: 500 W
Garmin ClearVü and Garmin SideVü: CHIRP 455 kHz
(420-490 kHz); UHD CHIRP 800 kHz (770-840 kHz);
UHD CHIRP 1 MHz (1000-1120 kHz)
Traditional: 244 m (800 ft.)
Garmin ClearVü at 455 kHz: 122 m (400 ft.)
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Garmin ClearVü at 1 MHz: 61 m (200 ft.)
Garmin SideVü at 1 MHz, max. depth of 15 m (50 ft.):
61 m (200 ft.) each side; 122 m (400 ft.) total
Garmin SideVü at 455 kHz, max. depth of 30 m
(100 ft.): 152 m (500 ft.) each side; 305 m (1,000 ft.)
total
物質宣言
部件名称 有毒有害物质或元素
铅 汞 镉 六价铬 多溴联苯 多溴二苯醚
印刷电路板组件 X O O O O O
金属零件 X O O O O O
电缆 电缆组件 连接器 X O O O O O
本表格依据 SJ/T11364 的规定编制。
O: 代表此种部件的所有均质材料中所含的该种有害物质均低于
(GB/T26572) 规定的限量
X: 代表此种部件所用的均质材料中, 至少有一类材料其所含的有害
物质高于
(GB/T26572) 规定的限量
*該產品說明書應提供在環保使用期限和特殊標記的部分詳細講解
產品的擔保使用條件。
產
品
© 2020 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries
Garmin® and the Garmin logo are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries,
registered in the USA and other countries. Garmin ClearVü™ and Garmin SideVü™ are
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The device withstands incidental exposure to water of up to 1 m for up to 30 min.
For more information, go to www.garmin.com/waterrating.
© 2020 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries
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Dependent upon water salinity, bottom type, and other water conditions.
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