Lowrance electronic Fish Finder manual Preparations, Transducer Installation

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Section 2:

Installation & Accessories

Preparations

You can install the sonar and GPS systems in some other order if you prefer, but we recommend this installation sequence:

CAUTION:

You should read over this entire installation section before drill- ing any holes in your vehicle or vessel!

1.Determine the approximate location for the sonar/GPS unit, so you can plan how and where to route the power/transducer cable. This will help you make sure you have enough cable length for the desired con- figuration.

2.Determine the approximate location for the transducer and its cable route.

3.Determine the location of your battery or other power connection, along with the power cable route.

4.Install the transducer and route the transducer cable to the so- nar/GPS unit.

5.Route the power cable from the unit's location to an appropriate power source and connect it there.

6.Connect the transducer/power cable to the unit and mount the so- nar/GPS unit to the bracket.

Transducer Installation

These instructions will help you install your Skimmer→ transducer on a transom, on a trolling motor or inside a hull. Please read all instruc- tions before proceeding with any installation.

Your Skimmer transducer typically comes packaged with a one-piece stainless steel bracket for mounting it to the transom of your boat. The optional trolling motor mount uses a one-piece plastic bracket with an adjustable strap. These are "kick-up" mounting brackets. They help pre- vent damage if the transducer strikes an object while the boat is moving. If the transducer does "kick-up," the bracket can easily be pushed back into place without tools.

Read these instructions carefully before attempting the installation. Determine which of the installation methods is right for your boat.

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Contents M52 Pro Visit our web site Table of Contents Split Zoom Sonar Chart Index Page Back-up memory GeneralSonar Sonar soundingGraphic symbols for Waypoints or event How to use this manual typographical conventionsGPS Receiver/antennaPreparations Transducer InstallationSelecting a Transducer Location Recommended Tools and suppliesHow low should you go? Shoot-thru-hull vs. Transom Mounting Transom Transducer Assembly and Mounting Insert bolt and check transducer position on transom Transom Trolling Motor Bracket Installation Transducer Orientation and Fish Arches Testing Determines Best Location SHOOT-THRU-HULL PreparationHulls With Floatation Materials Transducer location High speed Trolling speed Shoot-thru-hull Installation Power and Cable Connections Page Mounting the Sonar Unit In-Dash or Bracket In-Dash InstallationBracket Installation 107.5 82.7 156 Depress ratchets to Release. Swivel base Installing the Batteries Portable Sonar InstallationPortable transducer installed on boat transom Keyboard Section Basic Sonar OperationMain Menu Sonar Menu Sonar Menu CommandsBasic Sonar Quick Reference Pages Sonar Operations Important Tip Fish Symbols vs. Full Sonar ChartPage ASP Advanced Signal Processing AlarmsPress MENUMENU↓ to ALARMSENT↓ to Sonar Alarmsent Zone AlarmFish Alarm Depth Cursor Chart SpeedDepth Range Manual Depth Range AutomaticDepth Range Upper and Lower Limits FasTrack Fish I.D. Fish Symbols & DepthsGrayline→ FishTrackOverlay Data Ping Speed & HyperScroll Reset Options Sensitivity & Auto SensitivityAutomatic Sensitivity Keel Offset Keel and Waterline OffsetSonar Chart Display Options Sonar Color ModeFull Sonar Chart Waterline OffsetSplit Zoom Sonar Chart Digital Data/ChartPro Tips Sonar SimulatorFlasher Surface Clarity Stop ChartZoom & Zoom Bar Zoom PanUnit operates only in demo mode Unit wont turn onUnit freezes, locks up, or operates erratically Noise No fish arches when the Fish I.D. feature is offMain Menu Section Basic GPS OperationsSatellite Status Sonar PagesNavigation Page Plotter PositionViewing the Plotter Zoom & Cursor Arrow Keys Navigate to Cursor Position on Plotter Selecting Any Plotter Item With the CursorGPS Quick Reference Find Distance between Points Cancel NavigationWaypoints Create a WaypointPress WPT↓ to Create Newent Delete a Waypoint Find a Waypoint Edit a WaypointSelect a Waypoint Navigate To a Waypoint Set Man Overboard MOB Waypoint Navigate Back to MOB Waypoint TrailsCreating and Saving a Trail Tip Delete a Trail Display a Saved TrailEdit a Trail Name Navigate a Trail Visual TrailingNavigate a Trail forward Page Navigate a Back Trail Create Icon on Plotter IconsCreate Icon at Current Position Delete an IconRoutes Navigate to an IconCreate and Save a Route Page Edit a Route Name Delete a RouteNavigate a Route Navigate a Route backward Utilities Page Section System & GPS Setup Options Auto Satellite Search Important Alarm NotesCoordinate System Selection Map Fix GPS Simulator Customize Page DisplaysCustomize Position Customize Plotter or NavigationHide GPS Features Initialize GPSPlotter Auto Zoom Plotter Orientation From the Plotter or Sonar page, press MENU↓ Pop-up Help Position PinningScreen Contrast and Brightness Show Waas Alarm Set LanguageSet Local Time Software Version Information Sounds and Alarm Sound StylesTrack Smoothing Trail OptionsDelete All Trails Main Menu, left, Trails Menu, center, Trail Options, right Delete Trail Units of MeasureNew Trail Trail Visible/Invisible and Other Trail OptionsMain Menu, left, Units of Measure Menu, right Index Page Page 100 Navico Databases License Agreement Databases Limited Warranty Navico Full ONE-YEAR Warranty Not toll-free How to Obtain Service…Accessory Ordering Information for all countries Visit our web site