Humminbird XBTH 9 QB 90, XBTH 9 QB90T User Manual

Bronze Thru-Hull Transducer

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 Authorization Number for your unit.

NOTE: Please do not return your Humminbird® to the store for service.

Please have your product 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 Authorization Number for your e-mail subject header. You should include your Repair Authorization Number in all subsequent communications about your unit.

For IN-WARRANTY service, complete the following steps:

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

• Tag product with your name, street address, phone number and your assigned Repair Authorization Number.

• Include a brief written description of the problem.

Contact Humminbird®

Contact the Humminbird® Customer Resource Center

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

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

cservice@johnsonoutdoors.com

For direct shipping, our address is:

Humminbird

Service Department

678 Humminbird Lane

Eufaula, AL 36027 USA

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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 opportunity to upgrade and expand the capabilities of your Humminbird® product.

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.

Contact our Customer Resource Center at either

Installation Overview

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

If you find that any items are missing from your installation kit, call our Customer Resource Center at 1-800-633-1468 or visit our website at www.humminbird.com.

NOTE: This type of transducer installation is not recommended for trailerable boats.

1-800-633-1468 or visit our website at www.humminbird.com.

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Thru-Hull Installation

Deadrise Angle

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

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

For OUT-OF-WARRANTY service, complete the following steps:

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

• Include payment in the form of credit card number and expiration date, money order or personal check. Please do not send cash.

• Tag product with your name, street address, phone number and your assigned Repair Authorization Number.

• Include a brief written description of the problem.

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

WARNING! Do not touch an active transducer during operation, as this may cause physical discomfort and may result in personal injury in the form of tissue damage. Handle the transducer only when the power to the fishfinder is off.

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! 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.

The WEEE Directive aims to minimize the impact of end-of-life electrical and electronic equipment on human health and the environment. Therefore, any product bearing the WEEE symbol must not be included with unsorted municipal waste. Instead, it must be separately collected, treated and recycled.

For proper disposal of this equipment, please contact the Johnson Outdoors distributor or see

www.humminbird.com.

NOTE: This transducer requires drilling a hole in the hull of the boat; therefore, installation should be performed

by a qualified marine technician.

In addition to the hardware supplied with your transducer, you will need a drill, a small drill bit for a pilot hole, a hole saw to fit the threaded stem of the transducer, a large adjustable wrench, a level, and marinegrade silicone sealant.

Installation

Perform the procedures in the following sections to install the transducer on your 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 fishfinder, 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. The bottom image should be relatively strong and there should be detailed structure on the display.

2. Locating the Transducer Mounting Position

Outside the boat, the best location for the transducer will be aft midship, as close to the centerline of the boat as possible. The transducer should be mounted forward of the propellers on inboard boats, and separated adequately from other transducers, strakes, rivet lines, or other protrusions. Make sure that there is nothing in front, behind, or to the side of the transducer that is closer than 12".

Areas of Possible Turbulence

Rivets Strakes Transom Hull

Preferred Mounting Location

Inside the boat, there must be room to access the mounting location for installation and cable routing.

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Deadrise: Another consideration is the angle of deadrise. The transducer, when mounted, should point straight

down. If the selected mounting location has a hull deadrise of 8 degrees or greater, a leveling block should be used to level the transducer housing and direct the sonar signal straight down. If you need to use the leveling block, make sure that the inside surface of the hull is smooth enough to seat the leveling block securely.

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.

3. Attaching the Transducer

Before attaching your transducer, you will need to decide which type of installation to use:

• For a standard installation, where the deadrise is less than 8 degrees, you do not need to use a leveling block because the transducer will be mounted directly to the hull; drill the hole perpendicular to the hull.

• For an installation where the deadrise is greater than 8 degrees, use a suitable leveling block (not included), cut at the appropriate angle, to compensate for the deadrise. Drill the hole perpendicular to the waterline.

1. From the outside of the hull, drill a small pilot hole (smaller than the centering bit of your drill bit or hole saw), at the mounting location you selected in procedure 2.

CAUTION: Before you drill, make sure you are drilling in the correct orientation according to the installation guidelines above.

2. Use the pilot hole (from the outside of the hull) to drill a hole sized to fit the threaded stem of the transducer:

NOTE: If you are mounting the transducer body directly to the hull, drill the hole perpendicular to the hull.

NOTE: If you are using a leveling block, drill the hole perpendicular to the waterline.

3. Thoroughly clean and deburr the drilled hole and clean the outside of the hull.

4a. If you are not using a leveling block, skip to step 5.

OR...

4b. If the hull angle is greater than 8 degrees, you should use a leveling block (not included) to level the

transducer. The block (usually made of wood) should be cut to match the angle of the deadrise of the hull. You should cut the leveling block into two equal pieces: one which mounts outside the hull and is shaped to match the profile of the transducer, and one which mounts inside the hull and provides a level surface for the fasteners. The thinnest wall of the outside level block must be at least 1/8".

NOTE: A separately-purchased fairing block can also be used to create a hydrodynamic waterflow around the transducer body. A fairing block is required for round body transducers as well. The design and fabrication of this block varies greatly with different hull shapes; therefore, it should be customized by a qualified marine technician.

5. Feed the cable through the hole, then temporarily install the transducer to check the fit.

Attaching the Transducer

Extension Cable

Transducer Cable

Nut

Leveling Block Assembly to Hull

Leveling Blocks

Hull Cross Section

Transducer Housing

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Hull Cross

Section

Align

notches

with the

front of the

boat, if applicable

Transducer Housing

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6. Apply a generous amount of marine-grade silicone sealant or slow-curing epoxy inside the drilled hole and along the mating surfaces of the transducer housing. Seal the mating edges of the leveling block (if using one) as well.

7. Insert the transducer into the drilled hole from outside the boat, then install the nut onto the threaded stem from inside the boat.

NOTE: If you are using a leveling block outside the hull (to correct for deadrise), you must use a similar block inside the hull to provide a level bearing surface.

8. Tighten the nuts to 10 ft/lbs or use moderate pressure on an adjustable wrench.

CAUTION: Do not overtighten the nuts, especially if you are using a leveling block made of wood, as the block will swell when wet.

Remove the excess adhesive sealant from the outside of the hull to ensure smooth water flow over the transducer.

4. Routing the Cable

The transducer cable must be routed to the point where the control head is mounted.

NOTE: Your boat may have a pre-existing wiring channel or conduit that you can use for the transducer cable.

1. Unplug the other end of the transducer cable from the control head.

CAUTION! Do not cut or shorten the transducer cable, and try not to damage the cable insulation. Route the cable as far as possible from any VHF radio antenna cables or tachometer cables to reduce the possibility of interference. If the cable is too short, extension cables are available to extend the transducer cable up to a total of 50'. For assistance, contact the Customer Resource Center at www. for more information.

humminbird.com or call 1-800-633-1468

2. Route and secure the cable, avoiding areas where it may be damaged or interfere with normal boating operations.

5. 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 fishfinder. The slots are keyed to prevent reversed installation, so be careful not to force the connector into the holder.

Your fishfinder is now ready for operation.

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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.

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 customer freight prepaid. Humminbird® sole responsibility under this warranty is limited to the repair or replacement of a product that has been deemed defective by Humminbird®. Humminbird® is not responsible for charges connected with the removal of such product or reinstallation of replaced or repaired parts.

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

• Improperly installed;

• Used in an installation other than that recommended in the product 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 WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES, OBLIGATIONS OR LIABILITIES ON THE PART OF HUMMINBIRD® AND WILL BE THE CUSTOMER'S EXCLUSIVE REMEDY, EXCEPT FOR ANY APPLICABLE IMPLIED WARRANTIES UNDER STATE LAW WHICH ARE HEREBY LIMITED IN DURATION TO ONE YEAR FROM THE DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE. IN NO EVENT WILL HUMMINBIRD® BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY RELATING TO THE PRODUCTS.

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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 the receipt of your unit 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 assessed for each repair (physical damage and missing parts are not included). Any repairs made after the original warranty will be warranted for an additional 90 days after service has been performed by our factory technicians. You can contact our Customer Resource Center or visit our 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.

DOMESTIC (USA) CUSTOMERS:

PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO STORE FOR SERVICE

For all technical issues please call 1-800-633-1468

Or visit www.humminbird.com, click SUPPORT

Please reference product serial number and

model number when contacting Humminbird®.

NOTE: If the transducer is round it may have a notch on the housing and stem which indicates the forward side of the transducer. This type of transducer is directional in nature and must be aligned with the front of the boat (the direction of travel).

incorrect bottom readings and incorrect fish locations.

Failure to align the transducer notches with the front of the boat will result in

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