Humminbird PIRANHAMAX 160, PIRANHAMAX 190C, PIRANHAMAX 170, PIRANHAMAX 180, PIRANHAMAX 150 User Manual

PiranhaMAX™ 150,160,170,180,190c

Installation and Operations Manual

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Thank You!

Thank you for choosing Humminbird®, America's #1 name in fishfinders. Humminbird® has built its reputation by designing and manufacturing top-quality, thoroughly reliable marine equipment. Your Humminbird® is designed for trouble-free use in even the harshest marine environment.In the unlikely event that your Humminbird® does require repairs, we offer an exclusive ServicePolicy-free of charge during the first year after purchase,and available at a reasonable rate after the one-year period. For complete details, see the Warranty section of this manual. We encourage you to read this installation and operations manual carefully in order to get full benefit from all the features and applications of your Humminbird® product.

Contact our Customer Resource Center at 1-800-633-1468 or visit our website at www.humminbird.com. The PiranhaMAX™ comes in five models:

• PiranhaMAX™150 - Single Beam, 160 V x 128 H Monochrome Display

• PiranhaMAX™160 - Dual Beam, 160 V x 128 H Monochrome Display

• PiranhaMAX™170 - Dual Beam, 240 V x 160 H Monochrome Display

• PiranhaMAX™180 - Tri Beam, 240 V x 160 H Monochrome Display

• PiranhaMAX™190c - Single Beam, 320 V x 240 H Transmissive ColorDisplay.

WARNING! This device should not be used as a navigational aid to prevent collision, grounding, boat damage, or personal injury. When the boat is moving,water depth may change too quickly to allow time for you to react. Always operate the boat at very slow speeds if you suspect shallow water or submerged objects.

WARNING! Do not touch an active transducer during operation, as this may cause physical discomfort and mayresult in personalinjuryin the formof tissuedamage.Handle the transducer only when the power to the control head is off.

WARNING! Disassembly and repair of this electronic unit should only be performed by authorized service personnel. Any modification of the serial number or attempt to repair the original equipment or accessories by unauthorized individuals will void the warranty. Handling and/or opening this unit may result in exposure to lead, in the form of solder.

WARNING! This product contains lead, a chemical known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects and other reproductive harm.

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NOTE: Some features discussed in this manual require a separate purchase, and some features are only available on international or certain models. Every effort has beenmade to clearlyidentify those features.Please read the manual carefully in order to understand the full capabilities of your model.

NOTE: Illustrations in this manual may not look the same as your product, but your unit will function in the same way.

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Installation Overview 1

Control Head Installation 2

Determine Where to Mount .............................................................................. 2

Connect the Power Cable to the Boat .............................................................. 2

Assembling the Control Head Base ............................................................ 4

Routing the Control Head Cables Under the Deck .................................... 5

Attaching the Control Head to the Base .................................................... 6

Attaching the Cables to the Control Head.................................................. 7

Transom Installation Overview 8

Transom Transducer Installation 9

Locating the Transducer Mounting Position .............................................. 9

Preparing the Mounting Location ............................................................ 11

Assembling the Transducer and Initial Mounting .................................... 12

Routing the Cable...................................................................................... 16

Test and Finish the Installation ................................................................ 18

Inside the Hull Transducer Installation 20

Determine the Transducer Mounting Location ........................................ 21

Trial Installation ........................................................................................ 22

Route the Cable ........................................................................................ 23

Permanently Mount the Transducer ........................................................ 23

Trolling Motor Transducer Installation 24

Powering ON and OFF 25

What You See On the Display 26

PiranhaMAX™ Sonar Technology 28

Single Beam Sonar .................................................................................... 29

Dual Beam Sonar ...................................................................................... 29

Tri Beam Sonar .......................................................................................... 29

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Table of Contents

The Menu System 30

Light (Setting Not Saved in Memory) ........................................................ 30

Sensitivity (Setting Saved in Memory) ...................................................... 30

Depth Range (Setting Not Saved in Memory) .......................................... 31

Zoom (Setting Not Saved in Memory)........................................................ 31

Chart Speed (Setting Saved in Memory) .................................................. 32

Fish Alarm (Setting Saved in Memory) ...................................................... 32

Depth Alarm (Setting Not Saved in Memory)............................................ 32

Filter (Setting Saved in Memory) .............................................................. 33

SetUp Menu (Setting Not Saved in Memory)............................................ 33

Contrast (Setting Saved in Memory) .................................................... 33

Fish ID+™ (Setting Saved in Memory) ................................................ 34

Bottom View (Setting Saved in Memory).............................................. 34

Battery Alarm (Setting Saved in Memory)............................................ 36

Language (Setting Saved in Memory, International Only).................... 36

Units (Setting Saved in Memory, International Only) .......................... 36

Maintenance 37

Troubleshooting 38

International Purchases 41

1-Year Limited Warranty 42

Humminbird® Service Policy 43

Returning Your Unit for Service 44

Specifications 45

Contact Humminbird® 46

NOTE: Entries in thisTable of Contentswhichlist (International Only)are only available on products sold outside of the U.S. by our authorized International Distributors. It is important to note that products sold in the U.S. are not intended for resale in the international market. Toobtain a listof authorized InternationalDistributors,pleasevisit our website at www.humminbird.com or contact our Customer Resource Center at 1-800-633-1468 to locate the distributor nearest you.

Installation Overview

Before you start installation, we encourage you to read these instructions carefully in order to get the full benefit from your PiranhaMAX™.

There are three basic installation tasks that you must perform for the PiranhaMAX™:

• Installing the control head

• Installing the transducer

• Testing the complete installation and locking the transducer position.

Control Head Installation

Determine Where to Mount

Begin the installation by determining where to mount the control head. Consider the following to determine the best location:

• To check the location planned for the control head, test run the cables for the power and transducer. See the installation section for your transducer type in order to plan the location of the transducer.

• The mounting surface should be stable

Figure 1

Figure 2

Connect the Power Cable to the Boat

A 6' long power cable is included to supply power to the control head. You may shorten or lengthen the cable using 18 gauge multi-stranded copper wire.

CAUTION: Some boats have 24 or 36 Volt electric systems, but the control head MUST be connected to a 12 VDC power supply.

enough to protect the control head from excessive wave shock and vibration, and should provide visibility while in operation.

• Your PiranhaMAX™ may have one of two different types of mounting bases, either a tilt mounting base or a tilt and swivel mounting base. The mounting area should allow sufficient room for the unit to pivot freely, to swivel if capable, and for easy removal and installation (Figures 1 and 2).

The control head power cable can be connected to the electrical system of the boat at two places: a fuse panel usually located near the console, or directly to the battery.

NOTE: Make sure that the power cable is not connected to the control head at the beginning of this procedure.

GROUNDGROUND

POSITIVEPOSITIVE

Control Head Installation

NOTE: Humminbird® is not responsible for over-voltage or over-current failures. The control head must have adequate protection through the proper selection and installation of a 1 amp fuse.

1a. If a fuse terminal is available, use

crimp-on type electrical connectors (not included) that match the terminal on the fuse panel. Attach the black wire to ground (-), and the red wire to positive (+) 12 VDC power (Figure 3). Install a 1 amp fuse (not included) for protection of the unit. Humminbird® is

Figure 3

not responsible for over-voltage of over-current failures.

or...

1b. If you need to wire the control head

directly to a battery, obtain and install an inline fuse holder and a 1 amp fuse (not included) for the protection of the unit (Figure 4). Humminbird® is not responsible for over-voltage or

Inline Fuse Holder

Figure 4

over-current failures.

NOTE: In orderto minimize the potential for interferencewith other marine electronics, a separate power source (such as a second battery) may be necessary.

Control Head Installation

Assembling the Control Head Base

Your control head base will either have a tilt mount or a tilt and swivel mount. Refer to procedures A or B below to assemble and mount the control head base.

A. If you have a tilt mount, follow these steps:

1. Set the tilt mount control head base in place on the mounting surface. Mark the four mounting screw locations with a pencil or punch.

2. Set the base aside, and drill the four mounting screw holes using a 9/64" bit.

3. Proceed to Routing the Control Head Cables Under the Deck.

Tilt and Swivel Mount

Control Head Base Assembly

Mount Arms

B. If you have a tilt and swivel mount, follow

these steps:

1. Insert the mount arms into the base. Then, hold the mount arms in place as you turn the base upside down.

2. Insert the swivel ring into the base, with

Base

the countersink holes for the arm screws facing out.

3. Secure the mount arms with the 4 #6

Swivel

Ring

screws provided (Figure 5). Hand tighten only!

Countersink

Side Out

Arm Screws,

4 #6 x7/16"

Figure 5

4. Set the assembled control head base in place on the mounting surface. Mark the four mounting screw locations with a pencil or punch.

5. Set the base aside, and drill the four mounting screw holes using a 9/64" bit.

6. Proceed to Routing the Control Head Cables Under the Deck.

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Control Head Installation

Routing the Control Head Cables Under the Deck

Use the following steps to route the control head cables under the deck.

NOTE: Under the deck cable routing is not always possible. If this is not an option, the cables should be routed and secured above deck.

NOTE: See the installation section for your transducer type in order to plan the location of the transducer and cable route.

Tilt Mount or Tilt and Swivel Mount

Control Head Base

Figure 6

Tilt Mount or Tilt and Swivel Mount:

1a. Mark and drill a 3/4" hole as shown in

Figure 6. Route the cables through the hole. The cables will exit through the center hole on the control head base.

1b. If the cables cannot be routed directly

beneath the control head base, mark and drill a 3/4" hole that will allow you to run the cables close to the control head base.

Control Head Installation

Attaching the Control Head to the Base

Follow these steps to attach the control head to the already-assembled base:

NOTE: The transducer cable and power cable should be routed prior to securing the mounting bracket to the deck.

1. Apply marine-grade silicone sealant to the drilled holes for the mounting bracket.

2. Place the mounting bracket on the mounting surface, aligning with the drilled holes.

3. Insert the four #8 Phillips countersink wood screws into the mounting holes and hand tighten only!

Pivot Knuckle

Gimbal Knob

Figure 7

Thumbknob Bolt

Mounting Holes

4. Insert the thumbknob bolt through the pivot knuckle on the control head (Figure 7).

5. Align the pivot knuckle with the mount base arms and slide into place, twisting slightly if necessary, until the unit is firmly seated.

6. Rotate the control head to the desired angle and hand tighten the thumbknob bolt.

7. Thread the gimbal knob onto the pivot bolt and tighten.

Control Head Installation

Attaching the Cables to the Control Head

Follow thesestepsto attach the power and transducer cablesto the control head:

1. Matching the cable plugs to the shape and orientation of the sockets, insert the transducer and power cables into the correct sockets on the control head (Figure 8).

Power Temperature Transducer

Figure 8

You are now ready to install the transducer. See Transducer Installation Overview and then find the section that refers to your transducer type.

2. With the control head in place, tilt and/or swivel the unit through its full range to make sure there is enough cable slack for the unit to move freely. Hand tighten the thumbknob bolt when you achieve the desired position for the control head.

Transducer Installation Overview

The transducer can be installed on the transom of the boat, inside the hull, or onto a trolling motor, depending on your transducer type. The type of transducer you have will also determine how the cable will be routed. Go to the section that describes your transducer, and follow the steps to position and mount the transducer on your boat.

NOTE: Due to the wide variety of hulls, only general instructions are presented in this installation guide. Each boat hull represents a unique set of requirements that should be evaluated prior to installation. It is important to read the instructions completely and understand the mounting guidelines before beginning installation.

NOTE: If the included transducer will not work for your application, you may exchange it, NEW and UNASSEMBLED, with mounting hardware included, for a transducer appropriate for your application - often at very little or no charge depending on the transducer. Call the Humminbird® Customer Resource Center at

1-800-633-1468 for details and pricing, or visit www.humminbird.com.

NOTE: In addition to the hardware supplied with your transducer, you will need a

powered hand drill and various drill bits, various hand tools, including a ruler or straightedge,a level, a 12" plumb line (weighted string or monofilament line), marker or pencil, safety glasses and dust mask, and marine-grade silicone sealant.

NOTE: Whendrilling holesin fiberglass hulls,it is best to start with a smallerbit and use progressively largerdrill bitsto reducethe chance of chipping or flaking the outer coating.

Transom Transducer Installation

Locating the Transducer Mounting Position

Turbulence: You must first determine the best location on the transom to install the transducer. It is very important to locate the transducer in an area that is relatively free of turbulent water.Consider the following to find the best location with the least amount of turbulence:

Areas of Possible Turbulence

Rivets Strakes

Transom Hull

Figure 9

Stepped Hull

Step

Figure 10

• As the boat moves through the water, turbulence is generated by the weight of the boat and the thrust of the propeller(s)

- either clockwise or counter-clockwise. This turbulent water is normally confined to areas immediately aft of ribs, strakes or rows of rivets on the bottom of the boat, and in the immediate area of the propeller(s). Clockwise propellers create more turbulence on the port side. On outboard or inboard/outboard boats, it is best to locate the transducer at least 15" to the side of the propeller(s) (Figure 11).

•

The best way to locate turbulence-free water is to view the transom while the boat is moving. This method is recommended if maximum high-speed operation is a high priority. If this is not possible, select a location on the transom where the hull forward of this location is smooth, flat and free of protrusions or ribs (Figure 9).

• On boats with stepped hulls, it may be possible to mount the transducer on the

Rib

step. Do not mount the transducer on the transom behind a step to avoid popping the transducer out of the water at higher speeds; the transducer must remain in the water for the control head to maintain the sonar signal (Figure 10).

15”

Transom Transducer Installation

• If the transom is behind the propeller(s), it may be impossible to find an area clear from turbulence, and a different mounting technique or transducer type should be considered, such as an Inside the Hull Transducer.

• If you plan to trailer your boat, do not mount the transducer too close to trailer bunks or rollers to avoid moving or damaging the transducer during loading and unloading of the boat.

• If high speed operation is critical, you may want to consider using an In-Hull transducer instead of this Transom Mount transducer.

Level

Deadrise Angle

Find a turbulence-free location at least 15” from the propeller(s)

and not in line with trailer bunks or rollers. (Figure 11).

NOTE: The hydrodynamic shape of your transducer allows it to point straight down without deadrise adjustment(Figure12).

Figure 12

NOTE: If you cannot find a transom mount location that will workfor your high-speed application,find an In-Hull Transducer by contacting our Customer Resource Center at either 1-800-633-1468or by visiting our website at www.humminbird.com.

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