Humminbird Wide 3D Vision Transom Installation, Step One Determine Where to Mount the Transducer

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INSTALLATION

TRANSOM INSTALLATION

Do not begin this transducer installation until you read the Installation Preparation in the Operation Guide. This chapter contains information critical to the correct installation of your transducer.

Due to the wide variety of boat hulls, only general instructions are presented in the installation guide. Each boat hull represents a unique set of requirements that should be evaluated prior to installation.

TRANSOM INSTALLATION

Step One - Determine Where to Mount the Transducer

Begin the transducer installation by determining where on the transom to install the transducer. Consider the following to find the best location:

It is very important to locate the transducer in an area which is relatively free of turbulent water, As a boat moves through the water, turbulence is generated by the weight of the boat, and the thrust of the propeller(s). 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) (Figure 1). On outboard or inboard/outboard boats it is best to stay at least 15” (40cm) to the side of the propeller(s).

If possible, viewing the transom of the boat while the boat is moving will provide the best means of locating turbulence free water. If maximum high-speed operation is a high priority, this is the recommended method. 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.

The transducer when mounted should point straight down. The design of the transducer will accommodate a wide range of deadrises and remain ported straight down (Figure 2).

On boats with stepped hulls, it may be possible to mount the transducer on the step. Never mount the transducer on the transom behind a step, as this area of the transom will not be in contact with the water at high speed (Figure 3).

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Contents Page Accessories Installation OverviewParts Supplied Determining How to Mount the Transducer Trolling Motor Mounting Alternate Transducers and Mounting MethodsPortable Mounting Thru-Hull MountingBeginning Installation Transducer ExchangeTransom Installation Step One Determine Where to Mount the TransducerStep Two Drill the Mounting Holes Step Three Assemble the TransducerStep Five Adjust the Running Position of the Transducer Step Four Mount the Transducer to the TransomConfirm the pivot angle has not changed Page Step Six Route the Cable Inside the Hull Installation Step One Determine the Mounting LocationStep Two Test the Mounting Location Page Step Three Permanently Mount the Transducer Control Head Installation Step One Determine Where to MountStep Two Connect the Power Cable to the Boat Page Step Three Drill the Mounting Holes Step Four Run the CablesPage Step Five Assembling the Connector Holder Your Humminbird is now ready for operationTest the Installation What YOU see on Screen Using the 3D View Page Using the 2D View Using the Combo View Control FunctionsMenu Functions SensitivityRange Zoom Page Bottom Alarm Page Page Triplog System OptionsPage Diagnostic Advanced OperationWide Side Operation Page