WARNING: The depth sounder is not to be used for navigation or as a device to avoid grounding which may result in boat damage or personal injury. Always use caution operating in shallow areas and maintain a very slow speed. Be aware that depths may change too quickly for you to react and avoid grounding.

CAUTION: Disconnect the battery during installation. Tighten nuts on the back-clamp only slightly more than you can tighten with your fingers. Six inch-poundsof torque are sufficient. Over-tightening could result in damage to the instrument and may void your warranty.

1.It is recommended that insulated wire terminals, preferably ring type, be used on all connections to the power source.

2.Connect any one of the black wires to the boat’s electrical ground, usually available at several locations near the instrument panel.

3.Connect the purple wire to a 12 Volt DC circuit that is activated by the ignition switch.

4.Connect a second black wire to the water temperature sensor ground.

5.Connect the white wire to the water temperature white sensor signal wire.

6.Connect a third black wire to the air temperature sensor ground

7.Connect the red wire to the air temperature white sensor signal wire.

8.Follow the enclosed instructions for installing the transducer with the adhesive supplied.

9.Connect the blue wire to the “Mode” switch positive terminal.

10.Connect the green wire to the “Down” switch positive terminal.

11.Connect the grey wire to the “Up” switch

positive terminal.

12.Connect a black wire (ground) to each of the switch negative terminals.

13.Once the transducer is installed and you have lead the cable to the depth sounder, connect the three wires (black, blue, and bare) from the transducer to the corresponding colored wires of the connector plug using the butt connectors supplied. (See Illustration)

NOTES:

1.) The bare and black wire from the transducer will need to be twisted together and then both connected to the black wire of the plug.

The butt connectors have a heat activated waterproofing. When the butt connections have been crimped, slowly apply heat with a heat gun until you see sealant coming out of the connector ends. It is recommended to wrap the connections together with electrical tape for further protection. Plug the connector into the rear of the depth sounder.

2.) If the transducer cable is not connected properly or not plugged into the depth sounder, or the boat is not in the water, the display will blink when the power is applied to the unit.

3.) (If not part of the Transducer) Mount the Water temperature sensor as low as possible on the transom.

4.) Mount the Air temperature sensor anywhere in the boat other than the engine compartment. For best results place sensor away from direct sun light.

General description:

1. The depth sounder will display depth of 3 feet to 199 feet. If the reading is less than 19.9 feet, 1/10th increments will be displayed. If the reading is more than 19.9 feet, all readings will be in whole numbers.

2. The depth sounder has an audible and LCD displayed depth alarm with adjustable

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