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Mounting the Portable Transducer
OnceyourPortablefishfinderisfullyassembled(seethePortableCaseAssembly
sectionformore information), it takes just a few easysteps beforeyouareready
tofish:
• Test the transducer priorto installation
• Mount the portabletransduceron the boat
1. Testing the Transducer Prior to Installation
Prior to installation, test the transducer to make sure that no damage occurred
during shipping.
1. Hold the transducer in the water over the side of the boat to confirm
proper operation. If the transducer is working properly, you should be
able toseethe bottom onthecontrol headdisplay.
2. Mounting the Portable Transducer on the Boat
Performthe procedures inthis section toinstall the transducer on yourboat.
It is important that the mounting position allows the transducer to rest beneath
the surface of the water, pointing straight down. You can mount the transducer
anywhereonthesideoftheboatifyourboatremainsstationary.Ifyouaretrolling,
itis best tomount the transduceron the transomof theboat.
Yourportabletransducerisdesignedtobeinstalledandadjustedwithouttheuse
oftools.Mountingthetransducertotheboatisasimpleyetimportantoperation.
ApoormountinglocationwillaffecttheoverallperformanceoftheHumminbird®
unit,sofollowthemountinginstructionscarefully.Itisimportantthatthemounting
position allows the transducerto rest beneaththe surface of the water,pointing
straightdown.Youcanmountthetransduceranywhereon thesideof theboatif
yourboatremainsstationary.
NOTE:Ifyouaretrolling,itisbesttomountthetransduceronthetransomoftheboat.
NOTE: The suction cup mount is designed for quick, easy installation and removal,
NOTforhighspeedoperation. Ifyouintendto operateyour boatat any speedfaster
than trollingspeeds,removethe suctioncup transducerfromthe water.
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