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| Proper transducer installation is key to getting the best performance |
| Installation | from your new unit. If the transducer lead is too short, extension cables |
| are available from you GARMIN dealer. DO NOT cut the transducer lead, | |
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| this will void your warranty. |
| Mounting the Transducer | Following are some tips and basic installation instructions for three popu- |
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| lar transducers. Detailed installation instructions are provided in the trans- |
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| ducer kits. |
| DO NOT mount the transducer behind strakes, | Transom Mount Installation |
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| struts, fittings, water intake or discharge ports, or | |
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| anything that creates air bubbles or causes the |
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| water to become turbulent. It is important that |
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| the transducer be in calm, non turbulent water for |
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| optimal performance. |
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Mount the transducer cable cover well above the waterline.
Apply marine sealant to all screw threads to prevent water from seeping into the transom.
Transducer should extend 1/8" below fiberglass hull or 3/8" below aluminum hull
Make sure that the transducer is
OKbelow water level when the boat is on plane at high speed
Do not mount transducer directly in the path of the prop. The transducer can cause cavitation that may degrade the boat's performance and damage the prop.
Mount the transducer parallel with the bottom.
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