Installation Instructions

2. INSTALLATION OF TRANSDUCERS

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5. Mount the transducer and fairing blocks and tighten the locknut. Be sure that the

transducer is properly oriented and its working face is parallel to the waterline.

Note: Do not over-stress the stuffing tube and locknut through excessive tightening,

since the wood block will swell when the boat is placed in the water. It is suggested

that the nut be tightened lightly at installation and retightened several days after the

boat has been launched.

Transducer preparation

Before putting the boat in water, wipe the face of the transducer thoroughly with a de-

tergent liquid soap. This will lessen the time necessary for the transducer to have good

contact with the water. Otherwise the time required for complete "saturation" will be

lengthened and performance will be reduced.

DO NOT paint the transducer. Performance will be affected.

2.2 Transom Mount Transducer

The optional transom mount transducer is very commonly employed, usually on rela-

tively small I/O or outboard boats. Do not use this method on an inboard motor boat

because turbulence is created by the propeller ahead of the transducer.

DO NOT overtighten screws; they may be damaged.

Flat Hull

Deep-V Hull

Flat Washer

Rubber Washer

Fairing

Block

Hull

Flat Washer

Rubber

Washer

Cork

Washer

Transom

Stripe

Parallel with hull

Mount at the stripe.

Less than 10°

Over 10°