8. Snap the support plate onto the rear of the connector holder (see the
illustrationSnapping on the Support Plate).
9. Insertthe connector holder into place and fasten it to the mounting bracket
using the two #6-32 x 3/4" screws (see the illustration Assembling the
Connector Holder).Hand-tighten only.
2. Routing the Cables in the Base
Inthis procedure,you will route the powerand
transducerjumper cables on the undersideof
the base,and attach the tie-down strapsthat
willbe used tosecure the batteryto the base in
alater procedure.
1. Turnthe base upside down, then thread
thetwo included hook and loop battery
tie-down strapsfrom the bottom of the
base up through each sid e of the
battery well, using the strap holes (see
the illustration Attaching the Battery
Tie-DownStraps).
Support
Plate
Snappingon the Support Plate Assemblingthe Connector Holder
Thank you for purchasing a fishfinder from Humminbird®, America’s #1
manufacturerof quality consumer marine electronics.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
ThePortable Fishing System is available in two different configurations:
•the Portable ControlHead, which includes a control head with portable
case and power cable, a transducer jumper cable, a transducer and a
portable mounting bracket, battery, battery charger, and connecting
hardware.
• a Portable Conversion Kit, which will allow you to convert a fishfinder you
mayalready own into a portable unit. This includes a portable case for the
control head, a power cable, a transducer jumper cable, a portable
mountingbracket, a battery, battery charger, and connecting hardware.
NOTE:Some international models may not include a battery or battery charger.
There may be some minor differences between the hardwaredescribed in this
manual and the actual hardware included, depending on the configuration you
purchased.
PORTABLE CASE ASSEMBLY
You should perform the portable case assembly tasks in order,referring to the
step-by-stepprocedures that represent the following main assembly tasks:
• Assembling the quick disconnect mount
• Routing the cables in the base
• Assembling the portable case
• Attaching the control head to the portable case
• Charging and installing the battery
• Assembling the transducer mounting bracket
• Stowing the portabletransducer and batterycharger into theportable case.
When you are done, the control head and the transducer will be part of the
portable case assembly,and you will be ready to take your portable case to the
boatfor final setup.
NOTE:If you are converting a fixed mounting to portable using the Portable Conversion
Kit,first go to the Portable ConversionKit section.
1. Assembling the Quick Disconnect Mount
In this procedure,you will install the quick disconnect mountto the base of the
portablecase, and then installthe cable collector onto the quickdisconnect mount.
1. Determine which set of quick disconnect mounting holes to use by
referringto the following table.
300Series™ ............................Hole Set A
500Series™ ............................Hole Set B
Matrix® .................................... Hole Set B
700Series™ ............................Hole Set B
PiranhaMAX™Series .............. Hole Set C
2. Turn over the base, an d use a
screwdriver or an awl, pl us a
hammer to punch out the selected
mounting holes as shown in the
illustrationPunching Holes.
3. Line up the quick disconnect mount
onthe portable base, using the holes
you punched out in step 2 on the
base. Make sure the quick
disconnect mount is fully raised
(ratcheted open), with the
Humminbird® logo facing towards
thebattery well on the base.
4. Using a socket wrench and a Phillips screwdriver, secure the quick
disconnect mount to the base with the four included 1” screws, lock
washers,and nuts (see the illustration Attaching the Quick Disconnect
Mount to the Base.)Hand tighten only!
Attachingthe Quick Disconnect Mount to the Base
2. Pullthe powercable through theopening in the long sideof the cable well and
insertit into the battery well (seethe illustration Installingthe Cables Onto
theBase).
3. Routethe transducerjumper cable(see theillustration Installingthe Cables
Ontothe Base)out the shortside of thecable well andfollow thearrows on the
base(see theillustrationCable PathUnder the Base).
4. Fitthe transducer jumper cable connector down into the jumper cable well
andsnap it into place. Insert the two #6-32 x 1/4" screws included to secure
the transducer jumper connector and tighten using a Phillips screwdriver.
Hand tighten only!
5. Secureall cables to the base, using the included zip ties, at the mount points
shownin the illustration (see the illustration Tying Down the Cables).
CablePath Under the BaseInstallingthe Cables Onto the Base
Transducer
Jumper
Cable
Screws
PowerCable JumperCable Well
5. Route the power cable, and then the transducer jumper cable, fromunder
the base and up through the quick disconnect mount (see the illustration
Pulling the Cables Throughthe Base).
6. Insert both the power a nd the transducer
jumper cable plugs into the connector holder.
The cable plugs are labeled, and there are
corresponding labels on the connector holder.
The slots for the plugs are keyed to prevent
reverse installation, and insertion should be
easy- do not force plugs.
7. Carefully pull the excess cable from beneath
the mounting surface so that the connector
holder aligns with the mounting holes on the
frontof the mounting bracket.
Pullingthe Cables Through the Base
6. Turnthe base right side up and pull up gently on the battery tie-down straps
toremove the slack.
NOTE:You will need to perform more assembly procedures, as well as charge the battery
for 8 hours, beforeyou install the battery into the portable case. See 5. Charging and
Installingthe Batteryfor more information.
TyingDown the Cables
ZipTie
Mounting
Point
Transducer
JumperCable
Power
Cable
3.Assembling the Portable Case
Inthis procedure, you will install the handle onto the base, and install the base into
theportable case.
1. Installthe handle onto the base, so that the curved part of the handle faces
towards the back of the base, towards the battery well. Use the four
included#8-32 x 7/16" screws, two on each side, to attach the handle to the
base(see the illustrations Installing the Handle Onto the Base and Sliding
in the Handle). Hand tighten only!
NOTE:The handle is keyed so that it only fits onto the base in one way.
Slidingin the Handle
Installingthe Handle Onto the Base
NOTE:To remove the controlhead, grasp it with both hands, then firmly press the latch on
the rearof the control head and lift. The latch on the Quick Disconnect Mount is heavy-
duty to withstand marine use, and significant forcemust be applied (see the illustration
Removingthe ControlHead).
5. Charging and Installing the Battery
Inthis procedure you will charge and then install and secure the battery.
1. Charge the battery, using the included battery charger, until it is fully
chargedas indicated by the LED on the charger. Charging usually requires 8
continuoushours, but may vary depending on your configuration.
NOTE:Some international models may not include a battery or battery charger.
Installingthe Control Head
FirmlyPress
Latchto
RemoveUnit
Removingthe Control Head
2. Installthe base and handle assembly into the portable case by unzipping the
largest opening in the portable case (on the front) and inserting the base
into the portable case, so that the Quick Disconnect Mount is towards the
frontof the portable case. Pull the bag over one shoulder of the handle at a
time for best results. Make surethat you can grab the handle through the
fabric handhold inset from the outside top of the portable case (see the
illustrations Installing the Base into the Case,Pulling the Case over the
Handle,and Holding the Portable Case).
4. Attaching the Control Head to the Portable Case
In this procedure,you will install the control head into the portable case, using the
quickdisconnect mount.
1. Make sure the front (large) opening in the front of the portable case is
unzipped; you may wantto roll up the flap and secure it with the provided
strapand clip while you’re working.
2. Slidethe control head onto the quick disconnect mounting bracket until it is
fullyseated (see the illustration Installing the Control Head).
InstallingtheBase intothe Case PullingtheCase over theHandle Holdingthe Portable Case
2. Openthe bottom back zipper on the portable case, and install the battery in
the battery well. While holding the tie-down straps out of the way,make
sure the power cable is fitted snugly into the slot in the well so that the
batterydoes not rest on it (see the illustration Installing the Battery).
3. Pull the two battery tie-down straps over the top of t he battery and
connect both ends of each strap over the top, makin g sure that the straps
are pulled tight around the battery and that the b attery is seated securely
in the battery well.
4. Zipup the back opening.
NOTE: DoNOT connect the power cable to the battery at this time. You should wait until
justbefore fishing to connect the power cable to the battery.
Installingthe Battery TyingDown the Battery
6.Assembling the TransducerMounting Bracket
NOTE:Please be aware that the transducer design has changed. If you are replacing or
addingmounting hardware to your current transducer, make sure that you have selected
theappropriate hardware. If you are replacing a transducer, you will need to replace the
mountingbracket and hardware as well. Contact our Customer Resource Center at either
1-800-633-1468or visit our websiteat www.humminbird.comfor more information.
Inthis procedure you will determine which mounting bracket you have and assemble
yourtransducer.
1a. If yourtransducer mountingbracket lookslike one of the followingillustrations,
assembleit as shown. Hand tighten only! Then skip to procedure7. Stowing
thePortable Transducerand BatteryCharger into the PortableCase.
or...
PortableTransducer
Assembly
PhillipsHead
Screw
LockWasher
Suction
Cup
WingNut
Screw
Assemblingthe Metal Bracket
Assemblingthe Plastic Bracket
PhillipsHead
Screw
LockWasher
WingNut
Washer
Phillips
HeadScrew
SuctionCup
PortableTransducer
Assembly
Assemblingthe Plastic Bracket
SuctionCup
PortableTransducer
Assembly
LockWasher
WingNut
Washer
PhillipsHead
Screw
PhillipsHead
Screw
1b. If your transducermounting bracket looks like the one below, line up the two
ratchetpieces at position 1 so that the beads are aligned with the rib on the
transducer.See illustrations.
2. Assemble the ot her transducer parts as shown (see the illustrat ion
Assembling the Plastic Bracketbelow). Hand tighten only!
Assemblingthe Plastic Bracket
SuctionCup
PortableTransducer
Assembly
PhillipsHead
Screw
Bolt
Ratchet
WingNut
Washer
TransducerKnuckle Positions Ratchets Placed in Position 1
Ribat
position1
Knuckle Beads
Ratchet
NOTE:If you are unable to ratchet the transducer so that is rests below the water and
pointsstraight down, you can disassemble it and align the beads with a different number
untilyou reach a position that allows the proper alignment.
7. Stowing the Portable Transducerand
Battery Charger into the Portable Case
1. Load the portable transducer into the carrying compartment (upper zip
openingon the back of the portable case) and close the zipper.
2. Turnthe portable case around so that you can access the front, and load the
battery charger into the zip pocket on the left as you face the frontof the
portablecase.
3. Makesure all the zippers are closed.
RatchetsPlaced in Position 2
Bead
Ratchet
Rib
INSTALLING THE PORTABLECASE ON THE BOAT
Since the portable case has a large non-skid mounting surface, it may be attached
toalmost any surface.
In this section, you will route the cables on the boat, connect the transducer and
power cables to the portable case, and attach the portable case to a dry and
convenientlocation on your boat.
1.Connecting the Transducerand Power Cables
to the Portable Case
1. Make sure the large opening in the frontof the portable case is unzipped;
you may wantto rollup the flap and secure it with the provided strap and
clipwhile you’re working.
2. Plugthe transducer cable into the jumper port in the portable case to the left
of the control head, as you face the front of the bag (see the illustration
Plugging in the Transducer).
Pluggingin the Transducer
3. Turnthe portable case around so that
youcan access the back, and open the
backzipper. Connect the spade clip on
thered wire of the power cable to the
red terminal on the battery, and the
spade clip on the black wire of the
power cable to the black terminal on
the battery, and make sure that the
spade clips are snugly attached to
the terminals (see th e illustration
Connecting the Spade Clips).
4. Make surethe back battery door and
side pocketsare zipped, but leave the
front of the bag unzipped for easy
accessduring installation.
2. Attaching the Portable Case to the Boat
1. Attachthe portablecase to a surface on the boatby threading ropeor bungee
cord(not provided)through the D-ringson either side of the portablecase.
NOTE: Humminbird® recommends that you do NOT position the portable case on the
bottomof the boat, or in a location where it can be splashed by or immersed in water, as
theportable case is water resistant, but not waterproof.
MOUNTING THE PORTABLE TRANSDUCER
Once your Portablefishfinder is fully assembled(see the Portable Case Assembly
sectionfor moreinformation),it takes just a few easysteps before you areready to fish:
• Test the transducer prior to installation
• Mount the portable transducer on the boat
1. Testingthe Transducer Prior to Installation
Prior to installation, test the transducer to make sure that no damage occurred
duringshipping.
1. Holdthe 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
thebottom on the control head display.
2. Mounting the Portable Transduceron the Boat
Performthe 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
highspeed operation. If you intend to operate your boat at any speed faster than trolling
speeds,remove the suction cup transducer from the water.
Itis important that the mounting position allows the transducer to rest beneath the
surface of the water, pointing straight down. You can mount the transducer
anywhereon the side of the boat if your boat remains stationary. If you are trolling,
itis best to mount the transducer on the transom of the boat.
Yourportable 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
poormounting 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. Youcan mount the transducer anywhere on the side of the boat if
yourboat remains stationary.
Ifyou are trolling, it is best to mount the transducer on the transom of the boat.
1. Mount the transducer so that it points straight down, and so that the
transducer itself is submerged in the water (see the illustration Portable
TransducerMount).
2. Adjustthe running angle so that the transducer is parallel to and below the
surfaceof the water (see the illustration Transducer Running Angle).
3. Hand-tightenthe wing nut so that the transducer will not rotate.
PortableTransducer Mount TransducerRunning Angle
4. Securethe transducercable in case of accidentalrelease when the boat is
moving,since a loose transducercan cause damage to itself,your boat, or
becometangledin the propeller.Attach the tie-downstrap to thetransducer
cablearound an immovableobject such as a rail or fitting,as shown in the
illustration(seethe illustration TransducerTie-DownStrap).
5. When you have finished using the transducer, unplug the transducer
cable from the transducer jumper port on the base, then coil the cable
aroundthe assembly.
MOVING THE PORTABLE FISHFINDER
Youshould take the portable case with you when you leave the boat and will not
beusing it. Performthe following steps to make your unit mobile:
1. With the boat engine off, loosen all cable retainers/clips holding the
transducer.
2. Removethe case from the surface mount.
TransducerTie-Down Strap
3. Remove the transducer from the surface where it has been mounted,
wipeit dry, and stow it in the portable case rear pocket.
4. Unplug the power cable when not in use.
MAINTENANCE
YourHumminbird® Portable fishfinder is designed to provide years of trouble-free
operation with virtually no maintenance. Follow the simple proceduresbelow to
ensurethat your Humminbird® Portable continues to deliver top performance.
Ifthe Portable case comes into contact with salt spray, wipe the affected surfaces
witha lint-free cloth, then apply a commercially available anti-corrosive treatment
toall exposed electrical contacts.
If the portable case bag becomes dirty,clean the bag with mild soap, water, and
asoft rag or brush and then hang it up to dry.
Never leave your Humminbird® Portable unit in a closed car or trunk - the
extremely high temperatures generated in hot weather can damage the
electronics. Repairs should be performed only by authorized Humminbird®
technicians.
How to Remove Water from the PortableCase
Open the front zipper and pull the case down to allow waterto exit the case. If
needed,remove the case from the plastic base and air-dry it. Follow recommended
maintenanceprocedures for salt spray exposure if needed.
SPECIFICATIONS
PortableCase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.75"H x 10.25" W x 9.83" D
223mm H x 261 mm W x 250 mm D
PowerRequirement .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Volt sealed lead acid battery;
upto 16 hours continuous operation
CONTACT HUMMINBIRD®
Contactthe Humminbird® Customer Resource Center in any of the following ways:
ByTelephone:
(Monday- Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
CentralStandard Time):
1-800-633-1468
Bye-mail:
(typicallywe respond to your e-mail
withinthree business days):
cservice@johnsonoutdoors.com
Fordirect shipping,
ouraddress is:
Humminbird
ServiceDepartment
678Humminbird Lane
Eufaula,AL 36027 USA
PORTABLE INSTALLATION GUIDE531571-1_C
WARNING! Thisdevice should not be used as a navigational aid to prevent collision,
grounding,boat damage, or personal injury. When the boat is moving, water depth may
changetoo quickly to allow time for you to react. Always operate the boat at very slow
speedsif you suspect shallow water or submerged objects.
WARNING!Disassembly and repair of this electronic unit should only be performed by
authorizedservice personnel. Any modification of the serial number or attempt to repair
theoriginal equipment or accessories by unauthorized individuals will void the warranty.
WARNING!This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancerand/or reproductive harm.
WEEEDirective: EU Directive2002/96/EC “Wasteof Electrical and ElectronicEquipment
Directive (WEEE)”impacts most distributors, sellers, andmanufacturers of consumer
electronicsin theEuropean Union. The WEEEDirective requiresthe producer of consumer
electronicsto take responsibility for the managementof waste from their productsto
achieveenvironmentallyresponsibledisposal duringthe product life cycle.
WEEE compliance may not be required in your location for electrical &
electronicequipment(EEE), nor may itbe required for EEE designedand intended
asfixed or temporary installationin transportationvehicles such as automobiles,
aircraft,and boats. In some EuropeanUnion member states, thesevehicles are
consideredoutside of the scope of theDirective, and EEE for those applicationscan be
consideredexcludedfrom the WEEE Directiverequirement.
Thissymbol (WEEEwheelie bin) on productindicates the productmust not be disposed of
withotherhousehold refuse.It must be disposedof and collectedfor recycling andrecovery
of waste EEE.Humminbird® will mark all EEE productsin accordance with the WEEE
Directive.Itis our goal to complyin the collection,treatment, recovery,and environmentally
sounddisposal of those products; however,these requirementdo vary within European
Unionmemberstates. For moreinformation aboutwhere you should disposeof your waste
equipment for recycling and recovery and/or your European Union member state
requirements,please contact your dealer or distributorfrom which your product was
purchased.
ConnectorHolder
Transducer Accessory
Communications Power
PORTABLE CONVERSION KIT
Ifyou have a Portable Conversion Kit, you must first un-install the control head and
thetransducer from their respective fixed mounting positions on your boat before
performingthe regular portable installation instructions described in this manual.
Once you have converted the control head and the transducer to portable
configurations,you will be ready to mount the portable case.
1. Converting the Control Head to Portable
1. Unplugthe control head from the quick disconnect mount on your boat.
2. Go to Portable Case Assembly and follow the instructions through
Section 5. Charging and Installing the Battery, then come back to
Convertingthe Transducer to Portable.
2. Converting the Transducerto Portable
1. Make sure that the control head is detached from the quick disconnect
mount.
2. Pullthe transducer cable out of the quick disconnect mount.
3. Unscrew the transducer from the fixed mounting bracket on your boat,
saving the original screws for any future fixed mounting configuration
(new portable mounting screws are provided in the Portable Con-
versionKit).
4. Goto Assembling the Transducer Mounting Bracket and follow the rest
ofthe procedures.
PunchingHoles
Connectingthe Spade Clips
Attachingthe Battery Tie-Down Straps
Battery
tie-downstraps
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