Routing the cable

The transducer cable has a low profile connector that must be routed to the point where the control head is mounted. There are several ways to route the transducer cable to the area where the control head will be installed. The most common procedure routes the cable through the transom into the boat.

NOTE: Your boat may have a pre-existing wiring channel or conduit that you can use for the transducer cable.

1.Unplug the other end of the transducer cable from the control head. Make sure that the cable is long enough to accommodate the planned route by running the cable over the transom.

CAUTION! Do not cut or shorten the transducer cable, and try not to damage the cable insulation. Route the cable as far as possible from any VHF radio antenna cables or tachometer cables to reduce the possibility of interference. If the cable is too short, extension cables are available to extend the transducer cable up to a total of 50' (15 m). For assistance, contact the Customer Resource Center at humminbird.com or call 1-800-633-1468 for more information.

NOTE: Since the transducer may need to pivot up to 90° in the bracket if it strikes an object, make sure there is sufficient cable slack to accommodate this motion. It is best to route the cable to the side of the transducer so the cable will not be damaged by the rotation of the transducer.

Routing the Cable

5/8” Hole

Escutcheon

Plate

Cable Clamp

3. Place the escutcheon plate over the cable hole and use it as a guide to mark the two escutcheon plate mounting

holes. Remove the plate, drill

two 9/64" (3.5 mm) holes, then fill both holes with marine- grade silicone sealant. Place the escutcheon plate over the cable hole and attach with two #8 x 5/8" (16 mm) wood screws.

4.Route and secure the cable by attaching the cable clamp to the

transom; drill one 9/64" dia. (3.5

mm)x 5/8" deep (16 mm) hole, then fill hole with marine-grade silicone sealant, then attach the cable clamp using a #8 x 5/8" (16 mm) screw.

5. Plug the other end of the transducer cable back into the control head connection holder.

2.If you will be routing the cable through a hole in the transom, drill a 5/8" diameter (16 mm) hole above the waterline. Route the cable through this hole, then fill the hole with marine-grade silicone sealant and proceed to the next step immediately.

Testing the installation

After transom transducer installation, please performthe final testing and then finalize the installation (see Test and Finish the Transducer Installation).

Transom Mount - Side Imaging®

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