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Question posted by brucelines on May 30th, 2022

I Need To Replace The Transom Mounted Transducer For Garmin Fishfinder 160. Wher

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Answer #1: Posted by waleq on May 30th, 2022 4:14 PM

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Related Garmin Fishfinder 160C Manual Pages

Declaration of Conformity - Page 1

General Requirements Manufactured by: Manufacture's Address: Authorised Representative: Type of Council Directive: Standard to the above Directives Paul Morrow Quality Manager GARMIN (Europe) Ltd Date: 17th June 2005 Marine Radio Apparatus (Marine Sounder) FISHFINDER 160C The undersigned does hereby declare that the equipment complies to which Conformity is Declared: 89/336/EEC EN 60945 ...

Owner's Manual - Page 3

...and suspended target detection. • NMEA sonar data output. The Installation Instructions contain the information needed to interpret bottom hardness. • 2x and 4x manual zoom. • Adjustable keel offset. • Alarms for choosing the Garmin® Fishfinder 160C. The Fishfinder 160C is a color sonar that offers many features, including the following: • Ultrascroll™...

Owner's Manual - Page 4

... Installing the Fishfinder 160C 4 Packing List 4 Unit Installation 5 Transducer Installation 6 Selecting a Transom Mount Location 7 Mounting the Transducer on a Transom 8 Mounting the Transducer on a Trolling Motor 9 Testing the Transom Mount Installation 10 Installing the Wiring Harness 10 ii Using the Fishfinder 160C 12 Simulator Mode 12 The Keypad 12 The Fishfinder 160C Display 13...

Owner's Manual - Page 5

In Europe, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Cleaning the Case Clean the unit's outer casing (except for the screen) using your Fishfinder 160C needs service. Introduction > Product Registration and Caring for the Fishfinder 160C Product Registration Help us how you by phone: (913) 397-8200 or (800) 800-1020, Monday-Friday, 8 AM-5 PM Central Time; Keep the original...

Owner's Manual - Page 6

..., birth defects, or reproductive harm. iv Fishfinder 160C Owner's Manual This Notice is being provided in accordance with California's Proposition 65. lampS inside this product contain mercury and must be recycled or disposed of according to this product, see www.erecycle.org. Important Information The California Electronic Waste Recycling Act of 2003 requires...

Owner's Manual - Page 7

...a lot of transducer and settings that they hit, and then the waves travel back up to your Fishfinder out on the Fishfinder 160C screen. These ...transducer. Understanding the Fishfinder Screen Experimentation and experience are trying to locate exactly where something is a fully automatic, color sonar unit that you might see and interpret. If you have used a Fishfinder before , you need...

Owner's Manual - Page 8

...this surface clutter. The water area covered by the transmitted sound waves is determined by the transducer beam width and the water depth. By default, the targets appear as perfect arches, due ...The narrow beam provides crisp detail of what is under your view of the water. The Fishfinder 160C includes the latest technology in the water, including areas beyond the sides of the screen. Too...

Owner's Manual - Page 9

... a harder bottom. The example below shows the bottom return with any significant objects lying on the bottom. Getting Started > Understanding the Fishfinder and Sonar Thermoclines Garmin's See-Thru technology allows the Fishfinder 160C to distinguish. The unit uses the whiteline function to make the bottom layer information easier to "see" through thermoclines and helps...

Owner's Manual - Page 10

...30 mm Screws (2) C-Swivel Base (1) M-10-32 x 1.75 Screw (1) D-Mounting Knobs- Installing the Fishfinder 160C > Packing List Installing the Fishfinder 160C Read these instructions before you begin. When in doubt, seek professional assistance. The Garmin Fishfinder 160C hardware allows for installation on either the transom or trolling motor. If you completely understand these instructions...

Owner's Manual - Page 11

... three 5/32" holes at the locations you marked. Generally, starter holes should be sure to support the weight of the three mounting holes. 2. Fishfinder 160C Owner's Manual Installing the Fishfinder 160C > Unit Installation Mounting Holes Short Knob Swivel Base Swivel Bracket and Base Unit Installation Choose a location that provides optimal viewing and allows easy access to...

Owner's Manual - Page 12

...washer. 2. Route the cable toward the back and slide the transducer into place. It may be installed on the transom (see page 7) or on the trolling motor (see page ...Fishfinder 160C Owner's Manual Adjust the unit angle and tighten the long mounting knob until snug. 3. Tighten all knobs when the viewing angle you turn the bracket.) 5. Installing the Fishfinder 160C > Transducer...

Owner's Manual - Page 13

... the Fishfinder 160C > Transducer Installation Do not mount the transducer behind strakes, rivet lines, struts, fittings, water intake, discharge ports, eroding paint, or anything that the transducer be as possible in the path of the prop. Avoid mounting the transducer in clean (non-turbulent) water. Mount the transducer away from seeping into the transom. Do not mount the transducer...

Owner's Manual - Page 14

... marine sealant to the right). 2. Adjust the transducer to extend beyond the bottom of each hole on the transom mount (see page 10) Drill pilot holes here. To avoid drilling the holes too deep wrap a piece of tape around the bit 1" from the point of Transom Keep parallel with the water. 4. Installing the Fishfinder 160C > Transducer Installation Mounting the Transducer...

Owner's Manual - Page 15

... 6. Pull the cable tie end until it is aligned properly. Cable tie Mounting gasket Fishfinder 160C Owner's Manual Position the mount gasket on the transducer mount with sealant to the motor shaft. Wrap the two ends of the transducer mount. 3. Position the transducer so that it through the slot on the curved top of the cable tie around the...

Owner's Manual - Page 16

...you install the Fishfinder. Installing the Wiring Harness The Fishfinder 160C comes with the transducer out of the boat. Transducer extension cables are available from your Garmin Dealer. To ...is necessary to eliminate the degradation. 4. Installing the Fishfinder 160C > Wiring Harness Installation Testing the Transom Mount Installation Perform this test after you are using the ...

Owner's Manual - Page 17

To Unit Black Red + Fishfinder 160C Owner's Manual Installing the Fishfinder 160C > Wiring Harness Installation To Transducer (red) + 10-18 VDC (black) - Ground (Power/Data) Power 10-18 volts DC (blue) Port 1 Data OUT (yellow) Alarm Low Alarm Relay 100ma max coil current Wiring Diagram 2A RXD + GPS/NMEA Device TXD + + - Wiring to a Fuse Block 11

Owner's Manual - Page 18

... the first time, use Simulator mode to practice and learn the operation of the Fishfinder, the Red and Black wires are used to quickly cycle through Adjustment Bar settings. Fishfinder 160C Owner's Manual If the Fishfinder does not detect a transducer, it automatically starts in the Adjustment Bar and Setup Menu. While in Simulator mode, the...

Owner's Manual - Page 19

... targets appear as arches or fish symbols (see page 18). Fishfinder 160C Owner's Manual Operating Instructions > The Fishfinder 160C Display (Simulated display) Bottom Shape and Type Garmin's Auto Gain system provides a clear graphic representation of the bottom type and its shape. 13 Speed With a speed capable transducer, speed is shown in miles per hour, kilometers per...

Owner's Manual - Page 29

....9199 Fax 886/2.2642.9099 Fishfinder 160C Owner's Manual 23 Online auction conﬁrmations are not accepted for units purchased outside the United States. International Purchases: A separate warranty is provided by the local in-country distributor and this period, Garmin will, at its sole option, repair or replace any components that the customer...

Owner's Manual - Page 32

Index T temperature 20 testing the transom mount installation 10 thermoclines 3 and structure 13 tool list 5 transducer 1 assembling 6 installing 6, 9 mounting on a transom 8 mounting on a trolling motor 9 transom mount installation 10 selecting a mount location 7 trolling motor mounting the transducer 9 U understanding sonar 1 units 20 unit installation 5 V view 15 W water depth 13 temperature ...