Mounting the Downrigger on the Base
Slide body over the lip of the base, with boom outboard or facing the stern. Lift Lock Knob to hold threaded shaft clear of base until body completely covers base. Turn Lock Knob clockwise to tighten the downrigger to the base.
Tip: Periodically check base to ensure integrity. The base should be replaced at least every 5 years.
Setting Up Your Downrigger
Attaching the Boom
Telescopic Boom
The intermediate section of the telescopic boom must be extended approximately 5" before the boom locking screw can engage the hole in the boom. Slip the boom end into the frame and align the holes. Secure with boom locking screw.
To adjust boom length, with the boom extending away from you, rotate clamps approximately 1/4 turn counter - clockwise to unlock, and slide boom section to desired position. To lock, rotate clamp
The Standard 24 Inch Boom inserts into the downrigger frame. Be sure that the boom is held securely by seating it firmly against the shoulder inside the fame and fastening the boom locking screw such that it engages the hole in the boom.
Assemble Swivel Head To Boom
Insert the telescopic
TIP: Adjusting the angle of the boom head can help control cable wrap on the reel.
TIP: Whenever downriggers with boom lengths beyond 24" are used, Cannon's
Lock Knob
The Locking Screw Must
Engage Hole in Boom
Clamps
Standard 24"
Boom
Swivel Head
Boom
#8 x 5/8" Screw (1)
#4 x 1/2" Screws (2)
MOUNTING & SETUP
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