Garmin LVS32-TH Installation manual
PANOPTIX™ LIVESCOPE
™
LVS32-TH
INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
Important Safety Information
WARNING
See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the
product box for product warnings and other important
information.
The device must be installed with at least one of the included
anti-rotation bolts. Failure to do so could result in the device
rotating while the boat is moving and could cause damage to
your vessel.
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.
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® transducer according to these
instructions.
Read all installation instructions before proceeding with the
installation. If you experience difficulty during the installation,
contact Garmin Product Support.
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.
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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.
Tools Needed
• Drill
• 3 mm bit (1/8 in.)
• 9 mm bit (3/8 in.)
• 12 mm bit (1/2 in.) (metal hull)
• 13 mm bit (1/2 in.) (fiberglass hull)
• 32 mm spade bit (11/4 in.) (fiberglass hull)
• 38 mm hole saw (1 1/2 in.) (metal hull)
• Bandsaw or table saw
• Slip-joint pliers or crescent wrench
• Masking tape
• Marine sealant
• Solvent wash
• Marine-grade epoxy or exposed core sealant that can be
used on plastic (cored fiberglass hull)
About the Transducer
The transducer transmits and receives sound waves through the
water, and relays sound-wave information to your Garmin sonar
device.
Mounting Location Considerations
• On outboard and sterndrive vessels , the transducer should
be mounted in front of and close to the engine or engines.
• On inboard vessels , the transducer should be mounted in
front of and far away from the engine propeller and shaft.
• On step-hull vessels , the transducer should be mounted in
front of the first step.
• On full-keel vessels , the transducer should be mounted at
a slight angle that aims at the bow, not parallel to the
centerline.
• On fin-keel vessels , the transducer should be mounted
from 25 cm to 75 cm (from 10 to 30 in.) in front of the keel
and a maximum of 10 cm (4 in.) to the side of the centerline.
• On vessels with displacement hulls , the transducer should
be mounted approximately 1/3 aft of the waterline length of
the vessel from the bow, and from 150 to 300 mm (from 6 to
12 in.) to the side of the centerline.
• The transducer should be mounted parallel to the bow-stern
axis of your vessel.
• 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.
The transducer must be in clean (non-turbulent) water for
optimal performance.
• The transducer should not be mounted in a location where it
might be jarred when launching, hauling, or storing.
• 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.
January 2019
190-02496-90_0A
Mounting Considerations
• You must install the sonar module in a location with adequate
ventilation where it will not be exposed to extreme
temperatures.
• 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 in a location where there
are no bulkheads or stringers on the interior of the boat that
impede a clear surface for the fairing block.
• 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
transducer ifrom behind.
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Cutting the Fairing Block
CAUTION
Always wear safety goggles, ear protection, and a dust mask
when drilling, cutting, or sanding.
Using wood screws, attach the fairing block to a piece of
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wood.
The wood becomes a cutting guide for the fairing block.
Measure the deadrise angle of the hull at the mounting
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location.
Tilt your table saw blade to match the deadrise angle and
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secure the cutting fence.
Position the fairing block on the table so the cutting guide
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rests against the fence and the angle matches the angle of
the mounting location.
Adjust the cutting fence to ensure the fairing block has a
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minimum thickness of 2 mm (1/16 in.).
• On single-drive vessels, you must not mount the transducer
in the path of the propeller.
• On twin-drive vessels, you should mount the transducer
between the drives, if possible.
• You should mount the sonar module in a location where the
LEDs are visible.
• You should mount the sonar module in a location where the
cables can be easily connected.
Fairing Block Angle Cut
A fairing block positions your transducer parallel to the water line
for increased sonar accuracy. You must measure the deadrise
angle of your boat hull to determine if a fairing block is
necessary to mount the transducer. If the deadrise angle of your
mounting location exceeds 5°, you should use a fairing block to
mount the transducer.
Deadrise Angle
Deadrise is the angle formed between a horizontal line and a
boat hull at a single point. You can measure the deadrise angle
with a smartphone application, an angle finder, a protractor, or a
digital level. You can also ask your boat manufacturer for the
deadrise angle of the specific point on your boat hull.
NOTE: A boat may have several deadrise angles depending on
the shape of the hull. Measure the deadrise angle only at the
location where you plan to install the transducer.
NOTE: The maximum cutting angle of the fairing block is
25°.
Cut the fairing block.
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Using a rasp or power tool, shape the fairing block to the hull
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as precisely as possible.
Use the remaining section of the fairing block as the backing
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block inside the hull.
Mounting the Sonar Module
Mounting the Panoptix LiveScope GLS 10 Device
NOTICE
If you are mounting the device in fiberglass, when drilling the
pilot holes, 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.
NOTE: Stainless-steel screws may bind when screwed into
fiberglass and overtightened. It is recommended to apply an
anti-seize lubricant to the screws before installing them.
NOTE: Screws are included with the device, but they may not
be suitable for the mounting surface.
Before you mount the device, you must select a mounting
location and determine what screws and other mounting
hardware are needed for the surface.
Place the device in the mounting location and mark the
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location of the pilot holes.
Drill a pilot hole for one corner of the device.
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Loosely fasten the device to the mounting surface with one
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corner and examine the other three pilot-hole marks.
Mark new pilot-hole locations if necessary, and remove the
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device from the mounting surface.
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Drill the remaining pilot holes.
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Secure the device to the mounting location.
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Blink Codes
After the sonar module is installed, it turns on when the
chartplotter is turned on. The color status LED on the sonar
module indicates its operational status.
LED Color State Status
Green Blinking The sonar module is connected to a
Red Blinking The sonar module is turned on, but is
Orange Blinking A software update is in progress.
Red/Green Blinking Reserved
Red Two blinks
followed by a 3second pause
Red Three blinks
followed by a 3second pause
Red Five blinks
followed by a 3second pause
chartplotter and is operating properly.
You should see sonar data on the
chartplotter.
not connected to a chartplotter, or is
waiting to connect to a chartplotter. If the
sonar module is connected to the
chartplotter and this code persists,
check the wiring connections.
Other sonar failure.
The transducer is not detected by the
sonar module. If this code persists,
check the wiring connections.
The sonar module input voltage exceeds
the maximum input voltage.
Cored Fiberglass Boat Hull Installation Instructions
The hole must be perpendicular to the water surface.
Place masking tape over the pilot hole and surrounding area
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outside the hull to prevent damage to the fiberglass.
Using a 32 mm (1 1/4 in.) bit at the stem hole location, drill
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from outside the hull through the outer skin , inner skin ,
and the core .
The hole must be perpendicular to the water surface.
Sand and clean the inner skin, core, and outer skin around
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the hole.
Seal the exposed inner core with epoxy , and allow the
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epoxy to set thoroughly.
While holding a drill with a 9 mm (3/8 in.) bit plumb, drill the
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anti-rotation bolt hole through the hull from outside the hull.
The hole must be perpendicular to the water surface.
Sand and clean the area around the hole with a solvent wash
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to remove dust particles.
Applying Marine Sealant to a Thru-Hull Transducer
You must apply marine sealant to the transducer to ensure a
tight, waterproof seal between the fairing block and the hull. Do
not apply sealant directly to the stem or anti-rotation bolt.
Apply marine sealant around the base of the stem and
anti-rotation bolt on the transducer.
Installing a Thru-Hull Transducer with a Fairing Block
Drilling the Transducer Stem Hole and the Anti-Rotation Bolt Hole in a Cored Fiberglass Hull
Before you can drill the hole for the anti-rotation bolt, you must
drill the hole for the transducer stem (Drilling the Transducer
Stem Hole and the Anti-Rotation Bolt Hole in a Cored Fiberglass
Hull, page 3) and you must cut the fairing block (Cutting the
Fairing Block, page 2).
The core must be cut and sealed carefully to protect against
water seepage.
Select a mounting location without surface irregularities or
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obstructions.
Using the template, mark the location of the stem hole and
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anti-rotation bolt.
Drill a 3 mm (1/8 in.) pilot hole through the template and hull
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at the stem hole location.
Installing the Transducer with a Fairing Block
It is recommended that two installers complete these
instructions, with one positioned outside the boat and one inside
the boat.
NOTE: When installing the transducer in a cored fiberglass hull,
avoid over-tightening the nuts to prevent damaging the hull.
Apply marine sealant at the base of the anti-rotation bolt
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and transducer stem .
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