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...last section of this installation does not apply to power. The first section of the document covers the installation of the transducer and display unit installation, which includes connecting the unit to power and installing the unit on mounting the display unit and... unit to the GPS only units since they do not have a transducer. Traditional Sonar Transducer Installation One piece bracket (Recommended Tools and Supplies - DSI sonar installation is covered in your vessel! Traditional Sonar and DSI Sonar Installation This document covers the installation of a traditional sonar skimmer...
...last section of this installation does not apply to power. The first section of the document covers the installation of the transducer and display unit installation, which includes connecting the unit to power and installing the unit on mounting the display unit and... unit to the GPS only units since they do not have a transducer. Traditional Sonar Transducer Installation One piece bracket (Recommended Tools and Supplies - DSI sonar installation is covered in your vessel! Traditional Sonar and DSI Sonar Installation This document covers the installation of a traditional sonar skimmer...
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... Bracket 0.TWEETY INSTALL_SONAR_DSI.indd 2 9/14/2011 11:55:30 PM B. Traditional Sonar A. Aligning Ratchets on bracket You will use the ratchets to ensure the transducer is installed parallel to the ground. 1. Insert the ratchets in a smooth flow of water when the boat is on -screen as random lines or dots.... The unit also could lose bottom signal when the boat is moving. NOTE: Mount the transducer at all times and in a location that has a smooth flow of water, interference caused by bubbles and turbulence may show on plane. Select...
... Bracket 0.TWEETY INSTALL_SONAR_DSI.indd 2 9/14/2011 11:55:30 PM B. Traditional Sonar A. Aligning Ratchets on bracket You will use the ratchets to ensure the transducer is installed parallel to the ground. 1. Insert the ratchets in a smooth flow of water when the boat is on -screen as random lines or dots.... The unit also could lose bottom signal when the boat is moving. NOTE: Mount the transducer at all times and in a location that has a smooth flow of water, interference caused by bubbles and turbulence may show on plane. Select...
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... bracket assembly. If it against letter "A". 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 par- Repeat this time with the letter "B" aligned with the ground. the transom. C.... Bolt Rubber washers Ratchets 3 0.TWEETY INSTALL_SONAR_DSI.indd 3 9/14/2011 11:55:31 PM Reinsert the ratchets into the bracket, this process until the transducer can not be adjusted so its face is parallel with the dot stamped in the bracket. Look at dot the...
... bracket assembly. If it against letter "A". 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 par- Repeat this time with the letter "B" aligned with the ground. the transom. C.... Bolt Rubber washers Ratchets 3 0.TWEETY INSTALL_SONAR_DSI.indd 3 9/14/2011 11:55:31 PM Reinsert the ratchets into the bracket, this process until the transducer can not be adjusted so its face is parallel with the dot stamped in the bracket. Look at dot the...
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...strikes an object. Attaching Transducer to drill a hole in the cable near the transducer. Use a #29 bit (for the transducer bracket. Transducer face must be parallel with the bottom of the boat hull. 2. Hold the transducer and bracket assembly against the transom. When the transducer and bracket are properly...hole size will depend on the connector on the hull. 3. Drill the mounting holes for the #10 screws). Routing cables When mounting your transducer, make a test run to pass the connector through the bracket. Use the 4 0.TWEETY INSTALL_SONAR_DSI.indd 4 9/14/2011 11:55:31 ...
...strikes an object. Attaching Transducer to drill a hole in the cable near the transducer. Use a #29 bit (for the transducer bracket. Transducer face must be parallel with the bottom of the boat hull. 2. Hold the transducer and bracket assembly against the transom. When the transducer and bracket are properly...hole size will depend on the connector on the hull. 3. Drill the mounting holes for the #10 screws). Routing cables When mounting your transducer, make a test run to pass the connector through the bracket. Use the 4 0.TWEETY INSTALL_SONAR_DSI.indd 4 9/14/2011 11:55:31 ...
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... The surface of oil or grease. Wood and metal hulls require either a transom mount or thru-hull installation. On vee hulls A transducer can not shoot through wood or metal hulls. WARNING: Do not remove material from the inner hull. In a shoot-thru-hull installation the....indd 5 9/14/2011 11:55:31 PM For shootthru-hull applications many boat hulls have a flat 5 try to hull Transducer Epoxy Shoot-thru-hull Skimmer and Pod transducer installation Before attempting any installation on the hull could damage hull integrity. Hull Keel pad keel pad that offers a good...
... The surface of oil or grease. Wood and metal hulls require either a transom mount or thru-hull installation. On vee hulls A transducer can not shoot through wood or metal hulls. WARNING: Do not remove material from the inner hull. In a shoot-thru-hull installation the....indd 5 9/14/2011 11:55:31 PM For shootthru-hull applications many boat hulls have a flat 5 try to hull Transducer Epoxy Shoot-thru-hull Skimmer and Pod transducer installation Before attempting any installation on the hull could damage hull integrity. Hull Keel pad keel pad that offers a good...
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... difficult to remove. Sand transducer face and mounting location Apply epoxy to transducer face and mounting location. 4. Press the transducer into position, the transducer can be about 1-1/2 times the diameter of the transducer. 2. After sanding, clean the hull and the face of the hull, where the transducer is in the epoxy layers... it to force out any dust. 3. Apply a thin layer of epoxy (about 1-16" or 1.5 mm) on the face of the transducer and the sanded area on the hull. Epoxy is smooth to reach the sonar unit. Also, make sure the cable is setting. Apply pressure to...
... difficult to remove. Sand transducer face and mounting location Apply epoxy to transducer face and mounting location. 4. Press the transducer into position, the transducer can be about 1-1/2 times the diameter of the transducer. 2. After sanding, clean the hull and the face of the hull, where the transducer is in the epoxy layers... it to force out any dust. 3. Apply a thin layer of epoxy (about 1-16" or 1.5 mm) on the face of the transducer and the sanded area on the hull. Epoxy is smooth to reach the sonar unit. Also, make sure the cable is setting. Apply pressure to...
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... bracket Lock nut Flat washer 2. S lide the adjustable strap (hose clamp) through the plastic bracket on the skimmer transducer or through LEI Extras at www.lei-extras.com. Position the transducer to the bracket as shown in the water. 7 0.TWEETY INSTALL_SONAR_DSI.indd 7 9/14/2011 11:55:32 PM The... top of the Pod transducer is used to attach a one-piece bracket skimmer transducer to be parallel with the hull with a minimum amount of the trolling motor, so you do not need a TMB-S trolling...
... bracket Lock nut Flat washer 2. S lide the adjustable strap (hose clamp) through the plastic bracket on the skimmer transducer or through LEI Extras at www.lei-extras.com. Position the transducer to the bracket as shown in the water. 7 0.TWEETY INSTALL_SONAR_DSI.indd 7 9/14/2011 11:55:32 PM The... top of the Pod transducer is used to attach a one-piece bracket skimmer transducer to be parallel with the hull with a minimum amount of the trolling motor, so you do not need a TMB-S 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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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 WARNING: Make sure you read all installation instructions before drilling holes in your vessel. (Tools and Supplies - DSI Sonar DSI Series Installation This document covers the installation of the DSI series transducer and display unit installation.
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 WARNING: Make sure you read all installation instructions before drilling holes in your vessel. (Tools and Supplies - DSI Sonar DSI Series Installation This document covers the installation of the DSI series transducer and display unit installation.
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DSI Sonar Good location Poor angle Poor location Too high Aligning transducer ratchets Ratchets are used to ensure the transducer is installed parallel to the ground. 1. Insert the ratchets in the bracket with the letter "A" aligned with the dot stamped on plane... all times and in a smooth flow of the transducer bracket. 2. Slide the transducer into the bracket and temporarily slide the bolt through the transducer bracket. The unit also could lose bottom signal when the boat is moving. CD Selecting transducer location The DSI transducer must be in the water at least 1' (.3m...
DSI Sonar Good location Poor angle Poor location Too high Aligning transducer ratchets Ratchets are used to ensure the transducer is installed parallel to the ground. 1. Insert the ratchets in the bracket with the letter "A" aligned with the dot stamped on plane... all times and in a smooth flow of the transducer bracket. 2. Slide the transducer into the bracket and temporarily slide the bolt through the transducer bracket. The unit also could lose bottom signal when the boat is moving. CD Selecting transducer location The DSI transducer must be in the water at least 1' (.3m...
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DSI Sonar 3. Hold the transducer assembly against the transom. Reinsert the ratchets into the bracket, this process until the transducer can not be adjusted so its face is parallel with the ground. 2. Hold the transducer and bracket assembly against the transom. Mounting to the ground, remove the transducer and ratchets from ... aligned with the bottom of the boat hull. 16 0.TWEETY INSTALL_SONAR_DSI.indd 16 9/14/2011 11:55:42 PM When the transducer and bracket are properly aligned mark its center is parallel with the ground and its position on the hull. Reassemble the...
DSI Sonar 3. Hold the transducer assembly against the transom. Reinsert the ratchets into the bracket, this process until the transducer can not be adjusted so its face is parallel with the ground. 2. Hold the transducer and bracket assembly against the transom. Mounting to the ground, remove the transducer and ratchets from ... aligned with the bottom of the boat hull. 16 0.TWEETY INSTALL_SONAR_DSI.indd 16 9/14/2011 11:55:42 PM When the transducer and bracket are properly aligned mark its center is parallel with the ground and its position on the hull. Reassemble the...
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... you can be epoxied to the hull for the #10 screws). 4. Attach the transducer to a trolling motor. 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. This is available through LEI Extras at www. 3. Drill the mounting...
... you can be epoxied to the hull for the #10 screws). 4. Attach the transducer to a trolling motor. 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. This is available through LEI Extras at www. 3. Drill the mounting...
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Slide the adjustable strap through the slots 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 face is pointing...
Slide the adjustable strap through the slots 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 face is pointing...
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DSI Wiring Diagram DSI Sonar Fuse (not included) Transducer/ power cable DSI filter cable Battery Optional speed sensor DSI transducer 19 0.TWEETY INSTALL_SONAR_DSI.indd 19 Optional temp sensor 9/14/2011 11:55:44 PM
DSI Wiring Diagram DSI Sonar Fuse (not included) Transducer/ power cable DSI filter cable Battery Optional speed sensor DSI transducer 19 0.TWEETY INSTALL_SONAR_DSI.indd 19 Optional temp sensor 9/14/2011 11:55:44 PM
