Lowrance electronic X50 DS manual Shoot-Thru-Hull Installation

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hull. This is especially true if you have to turn sensitivity all the way up to get a decent bottom signal.

4.Most people can get good results by following steps 1 through 3, so this step is optional. If you want to make an extra effort to be absolutely sure that your selected location will work under all conditions, make a test run with the boat on plane and observe the bottom signal. You'll need to figure some way to prop the transducer into position while you make your test run. (A brick or two might be sufficient to hold it in place.)

5.When you're satisfied with a location, mark it and proceed with the installation.

Shoot-Thru-Hull Installation

1.Make sure the area is clean, dry and free of oil or grease, then sand both the inside surface of the hull and the face of the transducer with

100grit sandpaper. The sanded hull area should be about 1-1/2 times the diameter of the transducer. The surface of the hull must be flat so the entire transducer face is in contact with the hull prior to bonding. After sanding, clean the hull and transducer with rubbing alcohol to remove any sanding debris.

Spread epoxy here

Sand this surface

Orient the Skimmer with the nose facing the bow of the boat.

To bow

Epoxy transducer to hull.

WARNING:

Use only the epoxy available from LEI. It has been for- mulated to work with these installation procedures. Other epoxy types may be too thin or may not cure to the right consistency for optimum transducer perform- ance.

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Contents Fish-Finding Sonar Copyright 2006 Lowrance Electronics, Inc All rights reserved Visit our web siteTable of Contents Troubleshooting Capabilities and Specifications X50 DS GeneralBack-up memory SonarHow Sonar Works Sonar soundingAutomatic ranging Zoom bottom trackDual Search Transducer PreparationsInstallation Recommended Tools and suppliesSelecting a Transducer Location How low should you go? Transom Transducer Assembly and Mounting Shoot-Thru-Hull vs. Transom MountingAlign plastic ratchets in bracket Assemble transducer and bracket Transom Bottom Hull Flat-bottom hullDeep-vee hull Trolling Motor Bracket Installation Transducer Orientation and Fish Arches Shoot-Thru-Hull PreparationEpoxy the transducer to a solid portion of the hull Testing Determines Best Location Shoot-Thru-Hull Installation Power Connections permanent mount only Mounting the Sonar Unit In-Dash, Bracket or Portable Bracket Installation Using the Quick Release Mounting Bracket Portable Sonar Installation Installing the Batteries Mounting the UnitRatchet Tie Nylon Cord here Suction Portable Transducer Storage Page Operation Keyboard BasicsUP & Down Arrows ↑ ↓ MemoryMenus Full Chart DisplayDepth Range Zoom Sensitivity To adjust sensitivity in Auto Mode To adjust sensitivity in Manual ModeGrayline Chart Speed Frequency Fish I.D.Fish arches Fish I.D. symbols FishTrack AlarmsFish Alarm Depth Alarms Shallow AlarmDeep Alarm Battery AlarmNoise Rejection and ASP Noise Rejection menu Temperature Display To display TemperatureDepth Display To display DepthTo display battery voltage VoltageBacklight ContrastReset Options Set LanguageSoftware Information To select a languageUnit freezes, locks up, or operates erratically Unit turns on only in simulator modeUnit wont turn on No fish arches when the Fish I.D. feature is off NoisePage Lowrance Electronics How to Obtain Service… Not toll-freeAccessory Ordering Information for all countries Visit our web site