Humminbird Portable Transducer Installation Manual

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Contact Humminbird®

Contact the Humminbird® Customer ResourceCenter

in any of the following ways:

By Telephone

(Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Central Standard Time):

1-800-633-1468

By e-mail

(typicallywe respond to your e-mail within three business days):

[e-mail]

For direct shipping, our address is:

Humminbird

Service Department

678 Humminbird Lane

Eufaula, AL 36027 USA

WARNING! Do not touchan activetransducer during operation, as thismay cause
physical discomfort and mayresult in personal injury inthe form of tissuedamage.
Handlethe transducer only when the power to the control head is off.

WARNING!This deviceshould not be used as a navigationalaid toprevent collision,
grounding, boat damage, or personalinjury. Whenthe boat is moving, water depth
may change tooquickly to allow time foryou to react. Always operate the boatat
very slow speedsif yoususpect shallow water or submerged objects.

WARNING! Disassembly and repair of this electronic unit should only be performed
by authorized service personnel. Anymodification of the serial number or attempt to
repair the original equipment or accessories by unauthorized individuals will void the
warranty.

WARNING! This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to
cause cancerand/or reproductiveharm.

ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCESTATEMENT: It is the intention of Humminbird®
to be a responsible corporate citizen, operating in compliance with known and
applicable environmental regulations, and a good neighbor in the communiti es
where we make or sell our products.

WEEE DIRECTIVE: EU Directive 2002/96/EC “Waste of Electrical and Electronic
EquipmentDirective (WEEE)” impacts most distributors,sellers, and manufacturersof
consumer electronics in the European Union. The WEEE Directive requires the
producerof consumerelectronics to take responsibilityfor themanagement of waste
from their products to achieve environmental ly responsible disposal during the
productlife cycle.

WEEE compliance may not be required in your location for electrical & electronic
equipment (EEE), nor may itbe required for EEEdesigned and intended as fixed or
temporary installation in transportation vehicles such as automobiles, aircraft, and
boats. In some European Union membe r states, these vehicles are conside red
outsid e of the scop e of the Dire ctive, and EEE for those applicat ions can be
consideredexcluded from the WEEE Directive requirement.

This symbol (WEEE wheelie bin) on product indicates the product must
not be disposed of with other household refuse. It must be disposed of
and collected for recycling andrecovery of waste EEE. Humminbird® will

mark all EEE products in accordance with the WEEE Directive. It is our
goal to comply in the collection, treatment, recovery, and environmentally sound
disposal of those products; however, these requirement do vary within European
Union member states. For more information about where you should dispose of
your waste equipment for recycling and recovery and/or your European Union
member state requirements, please contact your dealer or distributor from which
your product was purchased.

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All rights reserved.

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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. Genuine Humminbird® accessories
offer the opportunityto upgrade and expand the capabilitiesof your Humminbird®product.

NOTE: Your transducer may not look exactly like the transducer shown in the illustrations, but it will mount in exactly
the same way.

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 Service Policy - 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 included in this manual.

Contactour Customer Resource Center at either 1-800-633-1468 or visit our website at www.humminbird.com.

Installation Overview

Following are instructions for the installation of this accessory. Before you start installation, we encourage you to
read these instructions carefullyin order to get the full benefit from your Humminbird® accessory.

If y ou f ind that any item s ar e mi ssin g fr om y our ins tall atio n ki t, c all our Cust omer Resourc e Ce nter at
1-800-633-1468or visit our website at www.humminbird.com.

In additionto the hardware suppliedwith your transducer, you will need various hand tools.

Installation

Perform the procedures in the following sections to install the transduceron your boat.

NOTE: The suction cup mount is designed for quick, easy installation and removal, NOT for high speed operation. If you
intend to operate yourboat atany speedfaster thantrolling speeds,remove thesuction cuptransducer fromthe water.

NOTE: Humminbird

® portable transducers use either a metal or plastic bracket. The type of transducer that came with

your Humminbird

® unit will determine which bracket to use. Refer to the illu stration that corresp onds with your

transducer and bracket type.

It is important that the mounting position allows the transducer to rest beneath the surface of the water, pointing
straight down. You can mount the transduceranywhere on the side of the boat if your boat remains stationary.If you
are trolling, it is best to mount the transducer on the transom of the boat.

1.

Testing the Transducer Prior to Installation

Prior to installation, test the transducer to make sure that no damage occurred during shipping.

1. After connecting the transducer to the control head, hold the transducer in the water over the side of the boat to
confirm proper operation. If the transducer is working properly, you should be able to see the bottom on the control
head display.

2.

Assembling the Mounting Bracket

NOTE: Please be aware that the transducer design has changed. If you are replacing or addingmounting hardware to
your current transducer, make surethat you have selected the appropriatehardware. If you are replacing a transducer,
you will need to replace the mountingbracket and hardware as well. Contact our Customer Resource Center ateither
1-800-633-1468 or visit ourwebsite atwww.humminbird.com for more information.

1. Assemble yourtransducer mountingbracket usingthe hardware providedand refer to the illustrationthat matchesyour
transducermounting bracket type.

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All rights reserved.

Portable Transducer

Assembly

Phillips-head

Screw

Suction
Cup

Wing-Nut

Screw

Assembling the Metal Bracket

Assembling the Plastic Bracket

Suction Cup

Portable Transducer

Assembly

Phillips-head

Screw

Lock Washer

Wing-Nut

Washer

Phillips-head
Screw

Assembling the Plastic Bracket

Assembling the Plastic Bracket

Suction Cup

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Assembly

Phillips-head

Screw

Lock Washer

Wing-Nut

Washer
Phillips-head
Screw

Suction Cup

Portable Transducer

Assembly

Phillips-head

Screw

Bolt

Ratchet

Wing-Nut

Washer

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Maintenance

If your boat remains in the water for long periods of time, algae and other
marine growth can reduce the effectiveness of the transducer. Periodically
clean the face of the transducer with hot water. Pivoting the transducer up in
the bracket may allow better access for inspectionor cleaning.

If your boat remains out of the water for a long period of time, it may take
some time to wet the transducer after it is returned to the water. Small air
bubbles can cling to the surface of the transducer and interfere with proper
operation. These bubbles will dissipate with time, or you may wipe the face of
the transducer with your fingers after the transducer is in the water.

1-Year limited Warranty

We warrant the original retail purchaser that products made by Humminbird®
have been manufactured free from defects in materials and workmanship.
This warranty is effective for one year from the date of original retail purchase.
Humminbird®products found to be defective and covered by this warranty will
be replaced or repaired free of charge at Humminbird® option and returned to
the custom er freight prepaid. H umminbird® sole respon sibility un der this
warranty is limited to the repair or replacement of a product that has been
deemed defect ive by Hummin bird®. Hummin bird® is not respon sible f or
charges c onnected with the removal of such product or reinst allation of
replaced or repaired parts.

This warranty does not apply to a product that has been:

• Improperly installed;

• Use d in an ins tallation othe r than that recommended i n the produc t
installation and operation instructions;

• Damaged or has failed because of an accident or abnormal operation;

• Repaired or modified by entities other than Humminbird®.

Please retain your original receipt as a proof of the purchase date. This will be
required for in-warranty service.

THIS WA RRANTY IS EXP RESSLY IN LIEU OF AN Y OTHER WARRAN TIES,
OBLIGATIONSOR LIABILITIES ON THE PART OF HUMMINBIRD® AND WILL BE
THE C USTOME R'S E XCLUSI VE RE MEDY, EXCEP T FOR ANY APPLIC ABLE
IMPLIED WARRANTIES UNDER STATE LAW WHICH ARE HEREBY LIMITED IN
DURATION TO ONE YEAR FROM THE DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE. IN NO
EVE NT WILL HUMM INB IRD ® BE LI AB LE FOR ANY INCI DE NTA L OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DA MAGES FOR BREA CH OF ANY E XPRESS OR IMPL IED
WARRANTY RELATINGTO THE PRODUCTS.

Some states do not allow limitations on an implied warranty, or the exclusion
of incidental or consequential d amages, so the above exclusions may not
apply to you. You may also have other rights, which vary from state to state.

Humminbird® Service Policy

Even though you'll probably never need to take advantage of our incredible
service policy, it's good to know that we back our products this confidently.
We do it because you deserve the best. We will make every effort to repair
your unit within three business days from t he receipt of your un it at our
factory. This does not include shipping time to and from our factory. Units
received on Friday are typically shipped by the following Wednesday, units
received Monday are typically shipped by Thursday, etc.

All repair work is performed by factory-trained technicians to meet exacting
factory specifications. Factory-serviced units go through the same rigorous
testing and quality control inspections as new production units.

After the original warranty period, a standard flat rate service charge will be
asse ssed for each repair ( phys ical damage a nd m issin g pa rts are not
included). Any repairs made after the original warranty will be warranted for
an ad dition al 90 days after service ha s bee n perf ormed by o ur fac tory
technicians . You can contact o ur Custome r Resource Center or visit ou r
website to verify the flat rate repair fee for your product (visit the Product
Support section):

http://www.humminbird.com

We reserve the right to deem any product unserviceable when replacement
parts are no longer available or impossible to obtain. This Service Policy is
valid in the United States only. This applies only to Humminbird® products
returned to our factory in Eufaula, Alabama. This Service Policy is subject to
change without notice.

Returning Your Unit for Service

Before sending your unit in for repair, please contact the factory, either by
phone or by email, to obtain a Repair AuthorizationNumber for your unit.

NOTE: Pleasedo not returnyour Humminbird®to the store for service.

Please have your prod uct model name and serial number available before
calling the factory. If you contact the factory by e-mail, please include your
product model name and serial number in the e-mail, and use Request for
Repair Au thorization Number f or your e -mail subj ect header . You shou ld
include your Repair Authorization Number in all subsequent communications
about your unit.

For IN-WARRANTYservice, complete the following steps:

• Obtain a Repair Authorization Number from the Humminbird® Customer
ResourceCenter.

• Tag product with your name, street address, phone number and your
assignedRepair AuthorizationNumber.

• Include a brief written description of the problem.

• Include a copy of your receipt(to show proof and date of purchase).

• Return product freight prepaid to Humminbird®, using an insured carrier
with deliveryconfirmation.

For OUT-OF-WARRANTY service, completethe following steps:

• Obtain a Repair Authorization Number from the Humminbird® Customer
ResourceCenter.

• Include payment in the form of credit card number and expiration date,
money orderor personalcheck. Please do not send cash.

• Tag product with your name, street address, phone number and your
assignedRepair AuthorizationNumber.

• Include a brief written description of the problem.

• Return product freight prepaid to Humminbird®, using an insured carrier
with deliveryconfirmation.

DOMESTIC (USA) CUSTOMERS:

PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO STORE FOR SERVICE

For all technicalissues please call 1-800-633-1468

Or visit www.humminbird.com, click SUPPORT

Pleasereference product serialnumber and

modelnumber when contacting Humminbird®.

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3.

Mountingthe Transducer

Your portable transducer is designed to be installed and adjusted without the use of tools. Mounting the transducer
to the boat is a simple, yet important operation. A poor mounting location will affect the overall performance of the
Humminbirdunit, so follow the mounting instructions carefully.

It is important that the mounting position allows the transducer to rest beneath the surface of the water, pointing
straight down.

You can mount the transducer anywhere on the side of the boat if your boat remains stationary.

If you are trolling, it is best to mount the transducer on the transom of the boat.

1. Mount the transducer so that it points straight down, and so that the transducer itself is submerged in the water.

2. Adjust the running angle so that the transducer is parallel to and below the surface of the water.

3. Hand-tighten the wing nut so that the transducer will not rotate.

4. Secure the transducer cable in case of accidental releasewhen the boat is moving, sincea loose transducercan cause
damage to itself, your boat, or become tangled in the propeller. Attach the tie-down strap to the transducer cable
around an immovable object such as a rail or fitting, as shown in the illlustration.

5. When you have finished using the transducer, pivot the transducer body flat against the bracket and coil the cable
around the assembly.

4.

Connecting the Cable

Insert the transducer cable into the appropriate terminal slot. The cable connectors are labeled, and there are
corresponding labels on the cable holder on the rear of the control head. The slots are keyed to prevent reversed
installation,so be careful not to force the connector into the holder.

Refer to you r manual and/ or control he ad installation guide for the correct p rocedure for installing the cable
connectorsto the control head.

1. Plug the other end of the transducercable back into the control head connection holder.

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All rights reserved.

Transducer Running Angle

Transducer Tie-Down Strap

Portable Transducer Mount