Furuno LS-6100 manual Transom Mount Transducer, Construction of fairing block

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Hole for	BOW
stuffing tube

Upper Half

Lower Half

Saw along slope of hull.

Construction of fairing block

3.Drill a hole just large enough to pass the threaded stuffing tube of the transducer through the hull, making sure it is drilled vertically.

4.Apply a sufficient amount of high quality caulking compound to the top surface of the transducer, around the threads of the stuffing tube and inside the mounting hole (and fairing blocks if used) to ensure watertight mounting.

5.Mount the transducer and fairing blocks and tighten the locking nuts. Be sure that the transducer is properly oriented and its working face is parallel to the waterline.

Note: Do not over-stress the stuffing tube and locking nuts through excessive tightening, since the wood block will swell when the boat is placed in the water. It is suggested that the nut be tightened lightly at installation and retightened several days after the boat has been launched.

4.3Transom Mount Transducer

The transom mount transducer

(520-5PWD) is very commonly employed, usually on relatively small I/O or outboard boats. Do not use this method on an inboard motor boat because turbulence is created by the propeller ahead of the transducer.

There are two methods of installation: flush with hull (for flat hulls) and projecting from hull (for deep V-hulls).

			D
			D


D>50 cm
					Deep-V
Flat Hull					Hull

Transom mount transducer

mounting locations

Installing the transom mount transducer on a flat hull

A suitable mounting location is at least 50 cm away from the engine and where the water flow is smooth.

1.Drill four pilot holes in the mounting location.

2.Attach the transducer to the bracket with 5 x 20 tapping screws (supplied).

3.Adjust the transducer position so the transducer faces right to the bottom.

Note: If necessary, to improve water flow and minimize air bubbles staying on the transducer face, incline the transducer about 5° at the rear. This may require a certain amount of experimentation for fine tuning at high cruising speeds.

4.Fill the gap between the wedge front of the transducer and transom with epoxy material to eliminate any air spaces.

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Contents Echo Sounder 00080926502 Table of Contents Do not disassemble or modify the equipment Use the proper gain settingDo not open the equipment Use the proper fuseSafety Instructions for the Installer Use the specified power cableWord to LS-6100 Owners FeaturesForeword IiiStandard supply Name Type Code No Qty Remarks System configuration Equipment listsSystem Overview Optional equipment Name Type Code No Qty RemarksOperation Turning the Power On/OffHow to remove the hard cover Control DescriptionMode selection window Adjusting Display Contrast, BrillianceBrilliance/contrast adjustment window Choosing a Display, FrequencyDual frequency display Single frequency displayMarker-zoom display Nav data displays Bottom-zoom displayBottom-lock display Bottom-zoom displayHow automatic operation works Menu Operating ProcedureAutomatic Operation Choosing automatic operationRange offset Choosing the manual modeManual Operation Gain offsetUnit Basic Range Adjusting the gainChoosing Picture Advance Speed Shifting the rangeMeasuring Depth Scope DisplayClutter appearance Suppressing InterferenceSuppressing Low Level Noise Forms of interferenceWaypoints Erasing Weak EchoesWhite Line 49.6Setting destination waypoint Registering waypoint from the waypoint listEditing waypoints Using the Prog keyProg Key Erasing waypointsActivating an alarm AlarmsAlarm description Picture Color HueAlarm options Depth, temperature, speed setting windowAlarm menu Fish level optionsHow the alarm works Setting the DraftResetting Trip Distance Gain CompensationNAV Data Setup window Setting Up Nav Data DisplaysNav data window and item displayable 130 00.574E 30 00.065NNav data displays System Menu System & Installation MenusWater temperature display wide, F System menusNav window water temperature and speed Installation Menu Installation menuBottom level display Clear memory displayWaas options window MAINTENANCE, Troubleshooting Troubleshooting table TroubleshootingDiagnostics If… Then check …Test Pattern Test patternsDisplay Unit InstallationThru-hull Mount Transducer Acceptable transducer mounting locations Thru-hull mount transducer mounting Dimensions millimetersTypical thru-hull mount transducer installations Suitable transducer mounting locationsConstruction of fairing block Transom Mount TransducerTransom mount transducer Mounting locations Tape Transom mount transducerInside-hull Transducer Final preparation Pre-test for speed and temperatureOptional Triducer Tools and materials neededMounting location on single drive boat Installation of bracketHeight required at mounting location Positioning the templateAngle Shim with Taper down Taper up Adjusting10 11 transom angle Transom Parallel Transom angleAttaching the sensor to the bracket Attaching the sensor to the bracketCable routing Water temperature/speed sensor Optional Water Temperature/Speed SensorWiring Establishing the groundWater temp/speed sensor Optional equipmentPin arrangement on Nmea port Connection of converterWind sensor IEC 61162-1 Data SentencesFeeding data to RD-30 via the LS-6100 Specifications of the Echo Sounder LS-6100 Page