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... the GPS only units since they do not have a transducer. Turn to pages 8-11 for information on the bracket mount. Traditional Sonar Transducer Installation One piece bracket (Recommended Tools and Supplies - Traditional Sonar and DSI Sonar Installation This document covers the installation of the transducer and display unit installation, which includes connecting the unit...
... the GPS only units since they do not have a transducer. Turn to pages 8-11 for information on the bracket mount. Traditional Sonar Transducer Installation One piece bracket (Recommended Tools and Supplies - Traditional Sonar and DSI Sonar Installation This document covers the installation of the transducer and display unit installation, which includes connecting the unit...
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...lines or dots. Select a transducer location To function properly the Skimmer transducer must be in a smooth flow of the transducer bracket. 2 Good locations Too high Poor angle Poor locations 2. Slide the transducer into the bracket and temporarily slide the bolt through the transducer bracket. The unit also could... the ratchets in a location that has a smooth flow of water when the boat is installed parallel to ensure the transducer is moving. NOTE: Mount the transducer at all times and in the bracket with the letter "A" aligned with the dot stamped on the outside of water,...
...lines or dots. Select a transducer location To function properly the Skimmer transducer must be in a smooth flow of the transducer bracket. 2 Good locations Too high Poor angle Poor locations 2. Slide the transducer into the bracket and temporarily slide the bolt through the transducer bracket. The unit also could... the ratchets in a location that has a smooth flow of water when the boat is installed parallel to ensure the transducer is moving. NOTE: Mount the transducer at all times and in the bracket with the letter "A" aligned with the dot stamped on the outside of water,...
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...from A the side. the transom. Reinsert the ratchets into the bracket, this process until the transducer can not be adjusted so its face is par- If it against letter "A". Reassemble the transducer and bracket and place it is parallel with the ground. Lock nut Metal washer Metal washer Bolt...9/14/2011 11:55:31 PM C. Look at dot the transducer from the bracket. allel to the ground, then the "A" position is correct. 4. If the transducer can be adjusted so its face is parallel to see if the transducer will adjust so its face is parallel with the dot stamped in...
...from A the side. the transom. Reinsert the ratchets into the bracket, this process until the transducer can not be adjusted so its face is par- If it against letter "A". Reassemble the transducer and bracket and place it is parallel with the ground. Lock nut Metal washer Metal washer Bolt...9/14/2011 11:55:31 PM C. Look at dot the transducer from the bracket. allel to the ground, then the "A" position is correct. 4. If the transducer can be adjusted so its face is parallel to see if the transducer will adjust so its face is parallel with the dot stamped in...
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...will depend on the connector on the hull. 3. Drill the mounting holes for the #10 screws). otherwise transducer may not kick- Attaching Transducer to drill a hole in the cable near the transducer. Transom Run the cable over tighten the lock nut; up if it strikes an object. If you need... to Transom 1. Adjust the transducer so its face is even with the ground Bottom of the transducer's cable. When the transducer and bracket are properly aligned mark its center line is parallel with the ground and its position ...
...will depend on the connector on the hull. 3. Drill the mounting holes for the #10 screws). otherwise transducer may not kick- Attaching Transducer to drill a hole in the cable near the transducer. Transom Run the cable over tighten the lock nut; up if it strikes an object. If you need... to Transom 1. Adjust the transducer so its face is even with the ground Bottom of the transducer's cable. When the transducer and bracket are properly aligned mark its center line is parallel with the ground and its position ...
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... 5 9/14/2011 11:55:31 PM For shootthru-hull applications many boat hulls have a flat 5 try to loosen the screws and slide the transducer up or down, if adjustments are necessary. slots in temp sensor, it will only show the temperature of the boat. Contact the boat dealer or... manufacturer Before you epoxy the transducer to confirm hull specifications. Wood and metal hulls require either a transom mount or thru-hull installation. WARNING: Do not remove material from the ...
... 5 9/14/2011 11:55:31 PM For shootthru-hull applications many boat hulls have a flat 5 try to loosen the screws and slide the transducer up or down, if adjustments are necessary. slots in temp sensor, it will only show the temperature of the boat. Contact the boat dealer or... manufacturer Before you epoxy the transducer to confirm hull specifications. Wood and metal hulls require either a transom mount or thru-hull installation. WARNING: Do not remove material from the ...
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... pockets Epoxy Hull in the epoxy layers. 5. Stop pressing when it bottoms Epoxy transducer to hold the transducer in contact with an alcohol wipe to remove any air bubbles from under the transducer face. To use shoot-thru-hull installation: 1. Sand the inside a boat hull...TWEETY INSTALL_SONAR_DSI.indd 6 9/14/2011 11:55:32 PM Sand transducer face and mounting location Apply epoxy to transducer face and mounting location. 4. Press the transducer into position, the transducer can be epoxied, and the face of the transducer with the hull. Also, make sure the cable is to ...
... pockets Epoxy Hull in the epoxy layers. 5. Stop pressing when it bottoms Epoxy transducer to hold the transducer in contact with an alcohol wipe to remove any air bubbles from under the transducer face. To use shoot-thru-hull installation: 1. Sand the inside a boat hull...TWEETY INSTALL_SONAR_DSI.indd 6 9/14/2011 11:55:32 PM Sand transducer face and mounting location Apply epoxy to transducer face and mounting location. 4. Press the transducer into position, the transducer can be epoxied, and the face of the transducer with the hull. Also, make sure the cable is to ...
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... to fit the contour of epoxy between the hull and transducer. The TMB-S bracket is available through the Pod transducer slots and then slip the strap around the trolling motor. Installing transducer on the skimmer transducer or through LEI Extras at www.lei-extras.com. Trolling... an optional accessory and is used to attach a one-piece bracket skimmer transducer to a trolling motor. The Pod transducer does not need a TMB-S mounting bracket. Traditional Sonar 6. When finished, the face of the transducer should be parallel with the hull with a minimum amount of the trolling ...
... to fit the contour of epoxy between the hull and transducer. The TMB-S bracket is available through the Pod transducer slots and then slip the strap around the trolling motor. Installing transducer on the skimmer transducer or through LEI Extras at www.lei-extras.com. Trolling... an optional accessory and is used to attach a one-piece bracket skimmer transducer to a trolling motor. The Pod transducer does not need a TMB-S mounting bracket. Traditional Sonar 6. When finished, the face of the transducer should be parallel with the hull with a minimum amount of the trolling ...
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Traditional Sonar 3. Position the transducer so its face is pointing straight down when the trolling motor is enough slack in the water. NOTE: Use 18 gauge wire to the trolling ... adjustable strap securely to extend the power or ground wires. 8 0.TWEETY INSTALL_SONAR_DSI.indd 8 9/14/2011 11:55:32 PM Make sure there is in the transducer cable for the trolling mount to power 1. Adjustable strap Plastic ties (not included...
Traditional Sonar 3. Position the transducer so its face is pointing straight down when the trolling motor is enough slack in the water. NOTE: Use 18 gauge wire to the trolling ... adjustable strap securely to extend the power or ground wires. 8 0.TWEETY INSTALL_SONAR_DSI.indd 8 9/14/2011 11:55:32 PM Make sure there is in the transducer cable for the trolling mount to power 1. Adjustable strap Plastic ties (not included...
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WARNING: Make sure you read all installation instructions before drilling holes in your vessel. (Tools and Supplies - not included) Drill Marine grade below waterline sealant 1" (25mm) or 5/8" (15mm) drill bit Zip ties (trolling motor mount) #29 (0.136") (3mm) drill bit Trolling motor accessory kit Slotted-head (Phillips) drill bit FM-ME5 flush mount kit (pn: 000-10028-001) (optional) 13 0.TWEETY INSTALL_SONAR_DSI.indd 13 9/14/2011 11:55:41 PM DSI Sonar DSI Series Installation This document covers the installation of the DSI series transducer and display unit installation.
WARNING: Make sure you read all installation instructions before drilling holes in your vessel. (Tools and Supplies - not included) Drill Marine grade below waterline sealant 1" (25mm) or 5/8" (15mm) drill bit Zip ties (trolling motor mount) #29 (0.136") (3mm) drill bit Trolling motor accessory kit Slotted-head (Phillips) drill bit FM-ME5 flush mount kit (pn: 000-10028-001) (optional) 13 0.TWEETY INSTALL_SONAR_DSI.indd 13 9/14/2011 11:55:41 PM DSI Sonar DSI Series Installation This document covers the installation of the DSI series transducer and display unit installation.
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... A when the boat is installed parallel to ensure the transducer is moving. CD Selecting transducer location The DSI transducer must be in the water at least 1' (.3m) away from bubbles and turbulence may E diminish product performance. DSI Sonar Good location Poor angle Poor location Too high Aligning transducer ratchets Ratchets are used to the ground. 1. Insert...
... A when the boat is installed parallel to ensure the transducer is moving. CD Selecting transducer location The DSI transducer must be in the water at least 1' (.3m) away from bubbles and turbulence may E diminish product performance. DSI Sonar Good location Poor angle Poor location Too high Aligning transducer ratchets Ratchets are used to the ground. 1. Insert...
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...is parallel with the dot stamped in the bracket. Reinsert the ratchets into the bracket, this process until the transducer can not be adjusted so its face is parallel to transom 1. Adjust the transducer so its face is even with the ground and its position on the hull. When the... mark its center is parallel with the bottom of the boat hull. 16 0.TWEETY INSTALL_SONAR_DSI.indd 16 9/14/2011 11:55:42 PM DSI Sonar 3. Hold the transducer assembly against the transom. If it against the transom. 5. Repeat this time with the letter "B" aligned with the ground. 2. Hold ...
...is parallel with the dot stamped in the bracket. Reinsert the ratchets into the bracket, this process until the transducer can not be adjusted so its face is parallel to transom 1. Adjust the transducer so its face is even with the ground and its position on the hull. When the... mark its center is parallel with the bottom of the boat hull. 16 0.TWEETY INSTALL_SONAR_DSI.indd 16 9/14/2011 11:55:42 PM DSI Sonar 3. Hold the transducer assembly against the transom. If it against the transom. 5. Repeat this time with the letter "B" aligned with the ground. 2. Hold ...
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.... lei-extras.com. DSI Sonar Shoot-thru hull The DSI transducer can install the DSI transducer on trolling motor Using a flathead screwdriver, depress the release tab and slide off the transducer mount. Use a #29 bit (for the transducer bracket. You must remove the factory installed transducer mount from the transducer housing before you to mount the DSI transducer to the hull...
.... lei-extras.com. DSI Sonar Shoot-thru hull The DSI transducer can install the DSI transducer on trolling motor Using a flathead screwdriver, depress the release tab and slide off the transducer mount. Use a #29 bit (for the transducer bracket. You must remove the factory installed transducer mount from the transducer housing before you to mount the DSI transducer to the hull...
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.../2011 11:55:43 PM Make sure there is in the trolling motor housing and slip the strap around the trolling motor. DSI Sonar Installing transducer on trolling motor: 1. Place the DSI transducer inside the trolling motor housing. 2. Slide the adjustable strap (hose clamp) through these slots. 3. Position the trolling motor housing so its...
.../2011 11:55:43 PM Make sure there is in the trolling motor housing and slip the strap around the trolling motor. DSI Sonar Installing transducer on trolling motor: 1. Place the DSI transducer inside the trolling motor housing. 2. Slide the adjustable strap (hose clamp) through these slots. 3. Position the trolling motor housing so its...