Flush Mount Kit Instructions (Multilingual)
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...the back. • Use the (4) hex nuts to secure the hex bolts to the unit housing. Be very careful when cutting this kit to flush mount a Fishfinder 400C or GPSMAP 400 series unit into the unit housing. • Using the (4) Phillips head screws, attach the unit housing to the unit. • ...see Figure 1): • Insert the (4) hex bolts into the unit housing so they stick out of clearance between the unit housing and the tension mount arms. Cut slightly inside of the line indicated on the template. Unit Hex bolts Hex nuts October 2007 Phillips head screws Hex bolts Figure 1 ...
...the back. • Use the (4) hex nuts to secure the hex bolts to the unit housing. Be very careful when cutting this kit to flush mount a Fishfinder 400C or GPSMAP 400 series unit into the unit housing. • Using the (4) Phillips head screws, attach the unit housing to the unit. • ...see Figure 1): • Insert the (4) hex bolts into the unit housing so they stick out of clearance between the unit housing and the tension mount arms. Cut slightly inside of the line indicated on the template. Unit Hex bolts Hex nuts October 2007 Phillips head screws Hex bolts Figure 1 ...
Flush Mount Kit Instructions (Multilingual)
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... onto the hex bolts and secure them with the unit. Assembled unit and flush mount hardware Tension mount brackets Wing nuts Figure 2 NOTE: If you are installing a GPSMAP 400 series unit, you are installing a Fishfinder 400C, the wiring harness must connect the wiring harness to the boat's power supply, GPS antenna, XM antenna (if...
... onto the hex bolts and secure them with the unit. Assembled unit and flush mount hardware Tension mount brackets Wing nuts Figure 2 NOTE: If you are installing a GPSMAP 400 series unit, you are installing a Fishfinder 400C, the wiring harness must connect the wiring harness to the boat's power supply, GPS antenna, XM antenna (if...
Owner's Manual
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...Fishfinder 400C: page 1 • Mounting the Fishfinder 400C: page 2 • Installing the Transducer: page 4 • Basic Operation: page 15 • Customizing the Fishfinder 400C: page 21 • Changing the System Settings: page 23 • Customizing the Transducer Settings: page 23 • Advanced Settings: page 25 • Alarms and Messages: page 28 Fishfinder 400C Owner's Manual Introduction The Fishfinder 400C...from any screen to return to adjust the display settings. Fishfinder 400C Tips and Shortcuts • Press HOME from any of display styles, a dual beam or ...
...Fishfinder 400C: page 1 • Mounting the Fishfinder 400C: page 2 • Installing the Transducer: page 4 • Basic Operation: page 15 • Customizing the Fishfinder 400C: page 21 • Changing the System Settings: page 23 • Customizing the Transducer Settings: page 23 • Advanced Settings: page 25 • Alarms and Messages: page 28 Fishfinder 400C Owner's Manual Introduction The Fishfinder 400C...from any screen to return to adjust the display settings. Fishfinder 400C Tips and Shortcuts • Press HOME from any of display styles, a dual beam or ...
Owner's Manual
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... Links i Product Registration iii Caring for the Fishfinder 400C iii Warnings iv Important Information iv Installing the Fishfinder 400C 1 Step 1: Select a Location for the Fishfinder 1 Step 2: Mount the Fishfinder 2 Step 3: Install the Transducer 4 Step 4: Install the Wiring Harness 10 Step 5: Test the Installation 13 Basic Operation 15 Turning the Fishfinder 400C On or Off 15 Adjusting the Backlight Setting...
... Links i Product Registration iii Caring for the Fishfinder 400C iii Warnings iv Important Information iv Installing the Fishfinder 400C 1 Step 1: Select a Location for the Fishfinder 1 Step 2: Mount the Fishfinder 2 Step 3: Install the Transducer 4 Step 4: Install the Wiring Harness 10 Step 5: Test the Installation 13 Basic Operation 15 Turning the Fishfinder 400C On or Off 15 Adjusting the Backlight Setting...
Owner's Manual
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...;C to extreme temperature conditions. Installing the Fishfinder 400C Step 1: Select a Location for the Fishfinder Consider the following when you select an installation location: • Provides optimal viewing as you experience difficulty installing the unit, contact Garmin Product Support or contact a professional installer. Test the installation. DO NOT mount the unit in storage or operating conditions...
...;C to extreme temperature conditions. Installing the Fishfinder 400C Step 1: Select a Location for the Fishfinder Consider the following when you select an installation location: • Provides optimal viewing as you experience difficulty installing the unit, contact Garmin Product Support or contact a professional installer. Test the installation. DO NOT mount the unit in storage or operating conditions...
Owner's Manual
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... to secure the swivel base. Surface Mounting the Fishfinder The Fishfinder 400C's compact, waterproof case is suitable for more information. Installing the Fishfinder 400C Step 2: Mount the Fishfinder You can mount your fishfinder in exposed locations or at the nav station. See the "Appendix" for mounting in one of two ways: • Surface Mount-mount the fishfinder onto a bracket (included) that can be used...
... to secure the swivel base. Surface Mounting the Fishfinder The Fishfinder 400C's compact, waterproof case is suitable for more information. Installing the Fishfinder 400C Step 2: Mount the Fishfinder You can mount your fishfinder in exposed locations or at the nav station. See the "Appendix" for mounting in one of two ways: • Surface Mount-mount the fishfinder onto a bracket (included) that can be used...
Owner's Manual
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...Fishfinder 400C Installing the Fishfinder 400C on the Mounting Bracket To install the unit on both connectors. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN. 4. The bracket clicks as a template, mark the location of the three holes that secure the bracket to the back of the fishfinder with the long mounting knob, and slide the fishfinder into place. Adjust the fishfinder...the bracket arms and clockwise to tighten.) 2. Fishfinder 400C Owner's Manual 3. Drill the mounting holes. • If you turn it left or right. Align the slot on the back of the fishfinder, making sure the locking rings are fully ...
...Fishfinder 400C Installing the Fishfinder 400C on the Mounting Bracket To install the unit on both connectors. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN. 4. The bracket clicks as a template, mark the location of the three holes that secure the bracket to the back of the fishfinder with the long mounting knob, and slide the fishfinder into place. Adjust the fishfinder...the bracket arms and clockwise to tighten.) 2. Fishfinder 400C Owner's Manual 3. Drill the mounting holes. • If you turn it left or right. Align the slot on the back of the fishfinder, making sure the locking rings are fully ...
Owner's Manual
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...screw, and insert the screw through the transducer mount, spacer, and rubber washer. 4. If the transducer lead is key to getting the best performance from your fishfinder. CAUTION: DO NOT cut the transducer lead or any part of the transducer Fishfinder 400C Owner's Manual DO NOT lubricate the rubber washer...65533;ra��n�s�d�u��c�e�r�: 1. Coil and secure any existing (Garmin or non-Garmin) transducer cables. Route the cable toward the back of the transducer. Detailed installation instructions are available from your...
...screw, and insert the screw through the transducer mount, spacer, and rubber washer. 4. If the transducer lead is key to getting the best performance from your fishfinder. CAUTION: DO NOT cut the transducer lead or any part of the transducer Fishfinder 400C Owner's Manual DO NOT lubricate the rubber washer...65533;ra��n�s�d�u��c�e�r�: 1. Coil and secure any existing (Garmin or non-Garmin) transducer cables. Route the cable toward the back of the transducer. Detailed installation instructions are available from your...
Owner's Manual
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... supplied cable ties to secure the cable to avoid accumulating debris. Position the mount gasket on a trolling motor: 1. Position the transducer so that it touches the mounting bracket, and then tighten 1/4 turn more. (Do not overtighten.) Fishfinder 400C Owner's Manual Installing the Fishfinder 400C 6. You can fill the forward-facing portion (except the cable tie pocket...
... supplied cable ties to secure the cable to avoid accumulating debris. Position the mount gasket on a trolling motor: 1. Position the transducer so that it touches the mounting bracket, and then tighten 1/4 turn more. (Do not overtighten.) Fishfinder 400C Owner's Manual Installing the Fishfinder 400C 6. You can fill the forward-facing portion (except the cable tie pocket...
Owner's Manual
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Installing the Fishfinder 400C Mounting the Transducer on a Transom 533*AYHAWK !PPLYMARINESEALANTTOALL SCREWTHREADSTOPREVENTWATER FROMSEEPINGINTOTHETRANSOM /+ -OUNTTHETRANSDUCERPARALLELWITHTHEBOTTOM -OUNTTHETRANSDUCERCABLE COVERWELLABOVETHE WATERLINE 4RANSDUCERSHOULDEXTEND BELOWFIBERGLASSHULLOR BELOWALUMINUMHULL -AKESURETHATTHETRANSDUCERISBELOW WATERLEVELWHENTHEBOATISONPLANE ATHIGHSPEED $ONOTMOUNTTHETRANSDUCERDIRECTLYINTHE PATHOFTHEPROP4HETRANSDUCERCANCAUSE CAVITATIONTHATMAYDEGRADETHEBOATS PERFORMANCEANDDAMAGETHEPROP Fishfinder 400C Owner's Manual
Installing the Fishfinder 400C Mounting the Transducer on a Transom 533*AYHAWK !PPLYMARINESEALANTTOALL SCREWTHREADSTOPREVENTWATER FROMSEEPINGINTOTHETRANSOM /+ -OUNTTHETRANSDUCERPARALLELWITHTHEBOTTOM -OUNTTHETRANSDUCERCABLE COVERWELLABOVETHE WATERLINE 4RANSDUCERSHOULDEXTEND BELOWFIBERGLASSHULLOR BELOWALUMINUMHULL -AKESURETHATTHETRANSDUCERISBELOW WATERLEVELWHENTHEBOATISONPLANE ATHIGHSPEED $ONOTMOUNTTHETRANSDUCERDIRECTLYINTHE PATHOFTHEPROP4HETRANSDUCERCANCAUSE CAVITATIONTHATMAYDEGRADETHEBOATS PERFORMANCEANDDAMAGETHEPROP Fishfinder 400C Owner's Manual
Owner's Manual
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... transom approximately 1/8" (3 mm) on fiberglass hulls or 3/8" (10 mm) on a transom: 1. Fishfinder 400C Owner's Manual To mount the transducer on aluminum hulls. Position the transducer mount at the selected transom location. The transducer must be located in calm water. When selecting a transom mount location, consider the following for optimal performance: • For your warranty.) •...
... transom approximately 1/8" (3 mm) on fiberglass hulls or 3/8" (10 mm) on a transom: 1. Fishfinder 400C Owner's Manual To mount the transducer on aluminum hulls. Position the transducer mount at the selected transom location. The transducer must be located in calm water. When selecting a transom mount location, consider the following for optimal performance: • For your warranty.) •...
Owner's Manual
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...the screw with the water line. This type of installation can also be mounted inside a fiberglass hull. Avoid routing the cable with epoxy inside a boat (shoot-thruhull installation). OK Fishfinder 400C Owner's Manual The transducer should extend 1/8" below fiberglass hulls or 3/8" ...below aluminum hulls. For a transducer to be mounted inside the hull (shoot-thru, not thruhull), the boat must be fiberglass...
...the screw with the water line. This type of installation can also be mounted inside a fiberglass hull. Avoid routing the cable with epoxy inside a boat (shoot-thruhull installation). OK Fishfinder 400C Owner's Manual The transducer should extend 1/8" below fiberglass hulls or 3/8" ...below aluminum hulls. For a transducer to be mounted inside the hull (shoot-thru, not thruhull), the boat must be fiberglass...
Owner's Manual
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... turns in the water for an extended period of the transducer, make the adjustments in the water check for leaks. To test the transom mount transducer installation: 1. If the sonar appears to the speed at which this occurs. 2. Placing the transducer too deep can adversely affect the boat...work properly. If the signal does not improve, you place your boat in both directions, and see if the signal improves. 3. Installing the Fishfinder 400C Because water is severely degraded, note the speed at which the signal was lost or the bottom return is necessary to carry the sounder's ...
... turns in the water for an extended period of the transducer, make the adjustments in the water check for leaks. To test the transom mount transducer installation: 1. If the sonar appears to the speed at which this occurs. 2. Placing the transducer too deep can adversely affect the boat...work properly. If the signal does not improve, you place your boat in both directions, and see if the signal improves. 3. Installing the Fishfinder 400C Because water is severely degraded, note the speed at which the signal was lost or the bottom return is necessary to carry the sounder's ...
Owner's Manual
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CANet™ Connection Kit-allows you can purchase the following optional accessories on the Garmin Web site (www.garmin.com): Flush Mount Kit-mounts your Fishfinder 400C to CANet-capable Garmin chartplotters, so you to peak) Frequency: 50/200 kHz (dual frequency), 80/200 kHz (dual beam) Depth: 1,500 ft (dual ... on water salinity, bottom type, and other water conditions.) Appendix Optional Accessories You can read sonar displays on the bulkhead or cabin wall. Fishfinder 400C Owner's Manual 27 Range: 5ºF to 131ºF (-15ºC to 55º C) Power Source: 10-35 VDC Usage: ...
CANet™ Connection Kit-allows you can purchase the following optional accessories on the Garmin Web site (www.garmin.com): Flush Mount Kit-mounts your Fishfinder 400C to CANet-capable Garmin chartplotters, so you to peak) Frequency: 50/200 kHz (dual frequency), 80/200 kHz (dual beam) Depth: 1,500 ft (dual ... on water salinity, bottom type, and other water conditions.) Appendix Optional Accessories You can read sonar displays on the bulkhead or cabin wall. Fishfinder 400C Owner's Manual 27 Range: 5ºF to 131ºF (-15ºC to 55º C) Power Source: 10-35 VDC Usage: ...
Owner's Manual
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...the case iii the screen iii clutter. See surface noise numbers 22 numbers screen 19 O odometer resetting 26 optional accessories 27 Fishfinder 400C Owner's Manual 31 Index Index A A-scope 26 accessories 27 advanced settings 25 alarms 21, 28 battery 21 deep water 21 ...16 I important information iv input voltage 10 installing 1 selecting a location 1 testing 13 the fishfinder on the mounting bracket 3 the mount 2 the transducer 4 on a transom 6 on a trolling motor 5 N NMEA 12 NMEA device connecting to a Garmin CANet 12 interfacing with NMEA 12 K keel offset 23 adjusting 24 keypad using 15 L ...
...the case iii the screen iii clutter. See surface noise numbers 22 numbers screen 19 O odometer resetting 26 optional accessories 27 Fishfinder 400C Owner's Manual 31 Index Index A A-scope 26 accessories 27 advanced settings 25 alarms 21, 28 battery 21 deep water 21 ...16 I important information iv input voltage 10 installing 1 selecting a location 1 testing 13 the fishfinder on the mounting bracket 3 the mount 2 the transducer 4 on a transom 6 on a trolling motor 5 N NMEA 12 NMEA device connecting to a Garmin CANet 12 interfacing with NMEA 12 K keel offset 23 adjusting 24 keypad using 15 L ...
Owner's Manual
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...temperature 24, 28 whiteline 22 wiring harness installing 10-12 32 Z zoom 25 2x 25 4x 25 depth 26 split 17, 25 Fishfinder 400C Owner's Manual See product registration reset odometer 26 ROCKER key 15 S scale 26 scroll speed 22 selecting a location for shoot-thru-...specifications 27 speed sensor 24 split frequency screen 18 split zoom screen 17 surface mounting the fishfinder 2 surface noise 22 suspended targets 22 swivel base 3 swivel mount bracket 3 system information viewing 23 T temperature range for the fishfinder 1 temp log screen 19 test the installation 13 tips and shortcuts i transducer...
...temperature 24, 28 whiteline 22 wiring harness installing 10-12 32 Z zoom 25 2x 25 4x 25 depth 26 split 17, 25 Fishfinder 400C Owner's Manual See product registration reset odometer 26 ROCKER key 15 S scale 26 scroll speed 22 selecting a location for shoot-thru-...specifications 27 speed sensor 24 split frequency screen 18 split zoom screen 17 surface mounting the fishfinder 2 surface noise 22 suspended targets 22 swivel base 3 swivel mount bracket 3 system information viewing 23 T temperature range for the fishfinder 1 temp log screen 19 test the installation 13 tips and shortcuts i transducer...