Introduction

About this Manual

•This manual is a reference guide for installing a Lowrance HDS System.

•The information in this manual at the time of printing is correct to the best of our knowledge. Navico can not be liable for any inaccuracies or missing information.

•Due to the constant improvement of Navico’s products. Navico cannot be liable for changes between the product and the manual. Refer to www.lowrance.com for the latest manuals and addendum’s.

Important Safety and Warning Information

Please read carefully before use.

When navigating the vessel, use the Lowrance HDS system only as a navigational aid. Proper navigation of the vessel is the sole responsibility of the vessel operator.

The electronic chart used by the HDS System is an aid to navigation only and is designed to supplement, not replace, official government charts. Only official government charts supplemented by notices to mariners contain the information required for safe and prudent navigation. Always supplement the electronic information provided by the Lowrance HDS with other plotting sources such as observations, depth soundings, radar and hand compass bearings. Should the information not agree, the discrepancy must be resolved before proceeding any further.

Never operate the HDS in Simulate Mode while you are underway. It is the user’s responsibility to ensure that Simulate Mode is used only in safe situations such as when you are moored in a marina.

The Global Positioning System (GPS) is operated by the US Government which is solely responsible for its operation, accuracy and maintenance. The GPS system is subject to changes which could affect the accuracy and performance of all GPS equipment anywhere in the world.

The accuracy of the Sonar depth display can be limited by many factors, including the type of transducer, the location of the transducer, and water conditions. Ensure that the transducer is installed correctly and the Sonar is used correctly.

HDS units intended for sale and operation in the America’s region DO NOT include full functionality outside of the America’s, defined as 30 degrees west longitude and 180 degrees west longitude. Units are restricted to operate in English language only with imperial (non-metric) units only.

For full use around the globe an International unit must be purchased from outside of the America’s region.

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