Humminbird 200DX manual 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 Table of Contents Parts Supplied Installation PreparationAccessories Installation OverviewDetermining How to Mount the Transducer Thru-Hull Mounting Alternate Transducers and Mounting MethodsPortable Mounting Trolling Motor MountingTransducer Exchange Beginning InstallationTransom Installation InstallationStep One Determine Where to Mount the Transducer Step Three Assemble the Transducer Step Two Drill the Mounting HolesStep Four Mount the Transducer to the Transom Step Five Adjust the Running Position of the TransducerStep Six Route the Cable Step One Determine the Mounting Location Inside the Hull InstallationStep Two Test the Mounting Location Step Three Permanently Mount the Transducer Step One Determine Where to Mount Control Head InstallationStep Two Connect the Power Cable to the Boat Step Four Run the Cables Step Three Drill the Mounting HolesYour Humminbird is now ready for operation Step Five Assembling the Connector HolderTest the Installation HOW Sonar Works Using the 200DXSimulator Operation Feature MemoryWhat You See On-Screen What YOU see ON-SCREENUsing the 200DX What YOU see on Screen Control Functions Control FunctionsUsing the 200DX Using the 200DX Menu Functions Using the 200DX Using the 200DX Using the 200DX Using the 200DX Using the 200DX Using the 200DX Using the 200DX Using the 200DX Using the Diagnostic Feature Advanced FeaturesAdvanced Features Fstn LCD SpecificationsMaintenance Maintenance and WarrantyNothing happens when I turn the unit on TroubleshootingThere is no transducer detected There is no bottom reading visible on the display Screen begins to fadeout. Images are not as sharp as normal Unit comes on before I press POWER, and wont turn offMy unit loses power at high speeds Get gaps in the reading at high speedsHumminbird ONE Year Full Warranty Service Policy Customer Support