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LIVESCOPE

™

PLUS LVS34 TANSDUCE

INSTALLATION INSTUCTIONS

Important Safety Information

WARNING

See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the chartplotter product box for product warnings and

other important information.

You are responsible for the safe and prudent operation of your vessel. Sonar is a tool that enhances your

awareness of the water beneath your boat. It does not relieve you of the responsibility of observing the water

around your boat as you navigate.

CAUTION

Failure to install and maintain this equipment in accordance with these instructions could result in damage or

injury.

To obtain the best performance and to avoid damage to your boat, you must install the Garmin

device

according to these instructions.

Read all installation instructions before proceeding with the installation. If you experience difficulty during the

installation, go to support.garmin.com for more information.

Sofware Update

You must update the Garmin chartplotter software when you install this device. For instructions on updating the

software, see your chartplotter owner's manual at support.garmin.com.

Installation Support Videos

You can view videos online for assistance when installing this device.

You can access the videos by going to garmin.com/videos/lvs34 in your web browser or by scanning this QR

code with your smartphone.

Tools Needed

• Drill

• Drill bit suitable for the GLS

™

10 sonar module selected mounting hardware and surface

• Flat screwdriver or 8 mm wrench or socket to install the barrel mount clamp

• Electrical tape (preferred) or cable ties

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Summary of content (18 pages)

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LIVESCOPE™ PLUS LVS34 TRANSDUCER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Important Safety Information WARNING See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the chartplotter product box for product warnings and other important information. You are responsible for the safe and prudent operation of your vessel. Sonar is a tool that enhances your awareness of the water beneath your boat. It does not relieve you of the responsibility of observing the water around your boat as you navigate.
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Parts Bags The installation hardware for the transducer is included in labeled bags. As you complete the installation process, each procedure begins with a reference to the label on the parts bag needed to complete the procedure. You can use this table to review or verify the parts bags needed for the installation procedures. NOTE: You should leave all parts in the labeled bags until you are instructed to open a bag in the instructions. Not all hardware is used for all installation types.
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Cable Considerations NOTICE Zip ties and cable clamps can over-tighten and damage or break the cable, or cause cable fatigue due to repeated rotation of the motor. You should use black electrical tape to secure the cable above and below the rotating joint. If you secure the cable with zip ties, do not over-tighten the zip ties. You should secure the cable above and below the pivot joint of your trolling motor. You should create a service loop at least 25 cm (10 in.
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Installing the Transducer on the Perspective Mode Mount Labels identifying the parts bags required for this procedure: NOTICE You must secure the transducer cable to the shaft or other secure location during installation. Damage to the transducer cable wire or the cable jacket can cause transducer failure. NOTE: To avoid obstructions in the sonar image, you should mount the transducer on the shaft as far from the motor as possible.
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NOTE: The rubber liner is not needed when installing the transducer on a trolling motor with a shaft diameter larger than 25 mm (1 in.). 7 Orient the mounting bracket on the shaft so the arrows on the inside of the front half of the bracket point up. The bracket should be aligned so the center screw hole faces the front of the trolling motor. 8 Place bracket around the rubber liner on the trolling motor shaft, insert the screws into the mount bracket, and secure them using the M5 hex wrench in parts bag .
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Viewing Modes Using the perspective mode mount and extension arm, you can change the orientation angle of the transducer between three sonar views. When installing the transducer using the recommended adjustment knobs, no tools are necessary to change the orientation between these three fields of view. You must loosen the knobs to change the orientation of the arm and transducer, and tighten them to set the orientation.
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Viewing Mode Examples on the Port Side Perspective view (notches C and 3) Forward view (notches A and 2) Downward view (notches A and 1) You should align the marks on the transducer and extension arm to verify the appropriate orientation before tightening the knob.
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Installing the Transducer on a Trolling Motor Barrel Labels identifying the parts bags required for this procedure: NOTICE You must secure the transducer cable to the shaft or other secure location during installation. Damage to the transducer cable wires or cable jacket can cause transducer failure. 1 Remove the rubber liner from parts bag . 2 Remove the hose clamp and trolling motor barrel mount from parts bag .
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10 Position the transducer to your desired angle (Trolling Motor Barrel Mount Orientation, page 9). Trolling Motor Barrel Mount Orientation The orientation angle depends on which side of the trolling motor you have mounted the transducer on, and your desired field of view. When installing the transducer using the recommended adjustment knob, no tools are necessary to change the orientation from forward to downward, or vice versa.
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Installing the Transducer on the Trolling Motor Shaft Labels identifying the parts bags required for this procedure: NOTICE You must secure the transducer cable to the shaft or other secure location during installation. Damage to the transducer cable wire or the cable jacket can cause transducer failure. NOTE: To avoid obstructions in the sonar image, you should mount the transducer on the shaft as far from the motor as possible. 1 Remove the back of the shaft-mount bracket and four screws from parts bag .
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NOTE: The rubber liner is not needed when installing the transducer on a trolling motor with a shaft diameter larger than 25 mm (1 in.). 6 Place the shaft-mount bracket around the rubber liner on the trolling motor shaft. 7 Insert the screws into the shaft mount bracket and secure them using the M5 hex wrench in parts bag . 8 (Optional) Transition the trolling motor from the deployed to the stowed position and back again to test the location of the mounting bracket and make any adjustments as needed.
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Trolling Motor Shaft Mount Orientation The orientation angle depends on which side of the trolling motor shaft you mount the bracket on, and your desired field of view. When installing the transducer using the recommended adjustment knob, no tools are necessary to change the orientation from forward to downward, or vice versa. You must loosen the knob to change the orientation and tighten it to set the orientation.
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Installing the Transducer on a Pole You can use the included hardware to install the transducer on a pole (not included). Installing the transducer on a pole is similar to installing the transducer on a trolling motor shaft. If needed, you can refer to the diagram provided for installing the transducer on a trolling motor shaft when installing the transducer on a pole (Installing the Transducer on the Trolling Motor Shaft, page 10).
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Installing the Transducer Using Low Profile Mounting Hardware If you do not plan to change the viewing mode of the transducer often, or prefer a lower-profile installation without the adjustment knobs, you can use the included hardware to install the transducer instead of using the knobs.
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Installation Diagram Compatible Garmin chartplotter1 LiveScope GLS 10 sonar module Garmin Marine Network adapter cable (Garmin part number 010-12531-01) Garmin Marine Network cable, small connector to NETWORK port Water ground 7.5 A, fast-acting fuse NOTICE Do not remove the fuse. Removing the fuse may cause the device to malfunction and will void the warranty.
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Power Cable Extensions If necessary, you can extend the power cable using the appropriate wire gauge for the length of the extension. Item Description Fuse Battery 9 ft. (2.7 m) no extension Item Description Splice • 10 AWG (5.26 mm²) extension wire, up to 4.6 m (15 ft.) • 8 AWG (8.36 mm²) extension wire, up to 7 m (23 ft.) • 6 AWG (13.29 mm²) extension wire, up to 11 m (36 ft.) Fuse 8 in. (20.3 cm) Battery 8 in. (20.3 cm) Maximum extension 36 ft.
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Blink Codes After the sonar module is installed, it turns on when the chartplotter is turned on. The color status LED on the sonar module indicates its operational status. LED Color State Status Green Blinking The sonar module is connected to a chartplotter and is operating properly. You should see sonar data on the chartplotter. Red Blinking The sonar module is turned on, but is not connected to a chartplotter, or is waiting to connect to a chartplotter.
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Specifications LiveScope Plus LVS34 Specifications Dimensions (L x H x W) 161.7 x 77.5 x 47.8 mm (6.37 x 3.05 x 1.88 in.) Weight (transducer only) 1018 g (2.25 lb.) Frequencies From 530 to 1,100 kHz Operating temperature From 0 to 40°C (from 32 to 104°F) Storage temperature From -40 to 85°C (from -40 to 185°F) Maximum depth/distance1 61 m (200 ft.