Once your Portable fishfinder is fully assembled (see the Portable Case Assembly section for more information), it takes just a few easy steps before you are ready to fish:
•Test the transducer prior to installation
•Mount the portable transducer on the boat
1.Test the Transducer Prior to Installation
Prior to installation, test the transducer to make sure that no damage occurred during shipping.
1.Hold the transducer in the water over the side of the boat to confirm proper operation. If the transducer is working properly, you should be able to see the bottom on the control head display.
2.Mount the Portable Transducer on the Boat
Perform the procedures in this section to install the transducer on your boat.
NOTE: The suction cup mount is designed for quick, easy installation and removal, NOT for high speed operation.If you intend to operate your boat at any speed faster than trolling speeds, remove the suction cup transducerfrom the water.
It is important that the mounting position allows the transducer to rest beneath the surface of the water, pointing straight down. You can mount the transducer anywhere on the side of the boat if your boat remains stationary. If you are trolling, it is best to mount the transducer on the transom of the boat.
Your portable transducer is designed to be installed and adjusted without the use of tools. Mounting the transducer to the boat is a simple yet important operation. A poor mounting location will affect the overall performance of the Humminbird® unit, so follow the mounting instructions carefully. It is important that the mounting position allows the transducer to rest beneath the surface of the water, pointing straight down. You can mount the transducer anywhere on the side of the boat if your boat remains stationary.
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