Garmin LVS12 User Manual
PANOPTIX™ LIVESCOPE
™
LVS12
INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
Important Safety Information
WARNING
See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the
chartplotter 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.
Always wear safety goggles, ear protection, and a dust mask
when drilling, cutting, or sanding.
Mounting Considerations
• You must not mount the transducer in the path of the
propeller.
• On an outboard motor, you should mount the transducer on
the side of the down stroke of the propeller, typically
starboard.
• You should mount the transducer in a location where it will
not be jarred when launching, hauling, or storing.
• You should mount the transducer in a location where it is not
behind strakes, struts, fittings, water intake or discharge
ports, thru-hull transducers, or anything that creates air
bubbles or causes the water to become turbulent. Turbulent
water may interfere with the sonar beam.
• You should mount the transducer as close to the center line
of the boat as possible.
• When mounted farther from the center of the transom, a
greater deadrise can cause the boat hull to interfere with
the sonar beam , and can cause inconsistent detection on
the opposite side of the boat
from behind.
. The transducer is shown
NOTICE
When drilling or cutting, always check what is on the opposite
side of the surface.
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.
Registering Your Device
Help us better support you by completing our online registration
today. Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in a safe
place.
Go to my.garmin.com/registration.
1
Sign in to your Garmin account.
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Software Update
You must update the software when you install this device.
If your Garmin chartplotter has Wi‑Fi® technology, you should
update the software using the ActiveCaptain™ app on a
compatible Android™ or Apple® device. If your chartplotter does
not have has Wi‑Fi technology, you should update the software
using a memory card and a Windows® computer.
For more information, go to support.garmin.com.
• On twin-drive vessels, you should mount the transducer
between the drives, if possible.
• If necessary, for extra cable length you can connect an
optional extension cable, available at buy.garmin.com or from
your Garmin dealer.
Installing the Transducer on the Trolling Motor
NOTICE
You must secure the transducer cable to the shaft or other
secure location after installation. Damage to the transducer
cable wires or cable jacket can cause transducer failure.
Insert the hose clamp through the slot on the trolling motor
1
mount bracket , until equal lengths extend on both sides of
the mount.
Tools Needed
• Drill
• 4 mm (5/32 in.) and 3.2 mm (1/8 in.) drill bits
• Masking tape
• #2 Phillips screwdriver
• Marine sealant
• 32 mm (1 1/4 in.) hole saw (optional)
• Cable ties (optional)
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Secure the hose clamp around the trolling motor .
2
Align the top of the transducer parallel to the top of the
3
bracket.
Secure the transducer to the bracket using the knob .
4
Use cable ties (not included) to secure the transducer cable
5
to the shaft or other secure location.
Route the transducer cable to the chartplotter while taking
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these precautions.
• You should not route the cable close to electrical wires or
other sources of electrical interference.
• You must route the cable so it is not pinched when the
trolling motor is deployed or stowed.
Installing the Transducer on a Trolling Motor Shaft
Trolling Motor Shaft Bracket Orientation
The trolling motor bracket features an 8-degree angle to reduce
interference from the trolling motor on the transducer beam. You
must orient the bracket with the narrow end of the angle to the
top when installing the bracket.
Using the M6 screws , attach the curved trolling shaft
2
bracket to the angled trolling shaft bracket .
Secure the transducer to the bracket using the knob .
3
Use cable ties (not included) to secure the transducer cable
4
to the shaft or other secure location.
Route the transducer cable to the chartplotter while taking
5
these precautions.
• You should not route the cable close to electrical wires or
other sources of electrical interference.
• You must route the cable so it is not pinched when the
trolling motor is deployed or stowed.
Installing the Transducer on a Transom
Assembling the Transom-Mount Hardware
Attach the transducer to the transom-mount bracket
using the hex nut , rubber washer , flat washer , and
bolt .
The angled side of the transducer should face the front of the
trolling motor .
Installing the Transducer on the Trolling Motor Shaft
NOTICE
You must secure the transducer cable to the shaft or other
secure location after installation. Damage to the transducer
cable wire or the cable jacket can cause transducer failure.
You should mount the transducer as far from the motor as
possible.
Orient the trolling motor shaft bracket (Trolling Motor Shaft
1
Bracket Orientation, page 2).
Assembling the Transom-Mount Hardware with an Extension
You can add an extension bracket to extend the transducer
beyond the hull on a deep V hull boat. This extends the
transducer below the water line without immersing the bracket or
installing the bracket too close to the edge of your boat. The
extension bracket is not required in all installations.
Attach the transom-mount bracket to the extension , and
attach the extension to the transducer using the hex nuts
, rubber washers , flat washers , and bolts .
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