Eagle Electronics 500CDF manual Good location

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wish to purchase an optional additional sensor for your unit, refer to the accessory ordering information inside the back cover of this man- ual. The following instructions describe how to install the speed sensor.

Recommended tools for this job include: drill, 5/8" drill bit, 1/8" drill bit for

pilot holes, screwdriver. Required supplies for this job include: four #8 stainless steel wood screws (3/4" long), high quality, marine grade above- or below-waterline caulking compound.

First find a location on the boat's transom where the water flow is smooth- est. Don't mount the sensor behind strakes or ribs. These will disturb the water flow to the speed sensor. Make sure the sensor will remain in the water when the boat is on plane. Also make sure the location doesn't inter- fere with the boat's trailer. Typically, the sensor is mounted about one foot to the side of the transom's centerline.

Once you've determined the proper location for the unit, place the sen- sor on the transom. The bottom of the bracket should be flush with the hull's bottom. Using the sensor as a template, mark the hull for the screws' pilot holes. Drill four 1/8" holes, one in each end of the slots.

Mount the sensor to the hull using #8 stainless steel wood screws (not included). Use a high quality, marine grade above- or below-waterline caulking compound to seal the screws. Make sure the sensor is flush with the bottom of the hull and tighten the screws.

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Stern view showing good location for mounting sensor on transom.

If the base of the transom has a radius, fill the gap between the tran- som and the sensor with the caulking compound. This will help ensure a smooth water flow.

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Contents Installation and Operation Instructions Page Table of Contents ColorLine level To turn Auto Sensitivity back on Page Read Me First How this manual can get you out on the water, fastPage Figuration and installation, bottom composi How Sonar Works How to Use this Manual Typographical Conventions Page Transducer Installation PreparationsSingle-frequency transom installations Pad Deadrise less than Strakes Good and poor transducer locations Transom Page Dot Alignment letters Positions Transducer Ratchets Bolt Transom Bottom Hull Flat-bottom hull Deep-vee hull Internal tooth washer TMB-S bracket Bolt Nut Flat washer Transducer mounted on trolling motor, side view Partial fish arches Hulls With Flotation Materials Transducer location High speed Trolling speed Page Epoxy transducer to hull Speed/Temperature Sensors Optional Speed Sensor Installation Good location Power Connections Power connections for the sonar unit Page Front 72.9 173.9 23.4 157.9 Millimeter 56.9 Inch In-Dash Template Face Cover Page Basic Sonar Operation KeyboardPower/lights on and off Main Menu Pages Pages Menu, showing Sonar display options Page Page Sonar Page, showing full sonar chart mode Basic Sonar Quick Reference Sonar Operations Page Page Important Tip Page Page Page Sonar Options & Other Features ASP Advanced Signal ProcessingAlarms To adjust and turn on the shallow alarm To turn off the alarm, press ALARM↓ to Deep Alarm Enabledentexit Backlight Level Calibrate Speed Chart Speed ColorLine Thin or no ColorLine Wider ColorLine Contrast Depth CursorDepth Range Automatic Depth Range ManualFasTrack Fish I.D. Fish Symbols & Depths FishTrack Symbols with FishTrack depths Frequency Change Transducer Frequency SeaFinder CDF onlySonar Features menu with a frequency of 200 kHz selected Noise Rejection HyperScrollOverlay Data Page To return to the previous page, press Exit Ping Speed & HyperScroll TipPage Pop-up Help Reset Options Screen Contrast and Backlight Level Reset Water DistanceSet Keel Offset Press MENUMENU↓ to SET Keel Offsetent Sensitivity & Auto Sensitivity Page Set Language Software Version InformationSonar Chart Mode Sonar Page & Sonar Chart Display OptionsPage Page Customizing the Digital Data/Chart Screen Sonar Simulator Stop Chart Surface Clarity Press ↓ or ↑ to select clarity levelEXITEXIT Transparency Units of MeasureVolume Zoom & Zoom BarZoom Pan Troubleshooting Page Page Page Supplemental Material FCC Compliance Page Index Page Page 102 103 How to Obtain Service… Accessory Ordering Information for all countries Visit our web site