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Returning Your Unit for Service

Before sending your unit in for repair, please contact the factory, either by

hone or by email, to obtain a Repair Authorization Number for your unit.

NOTE: Please do not return your Humminbird® to the store for service.

Please have your product model name and serial number available before

calling the factory. If you contact the factory by e-mail, please include your

product model name and serial number in the e-mail, and use Request for

Repair Authorization Number for your e-mail subject header. You should

include your Repair Authorization Number in all subsequent

communications about your unit.

For IN-WARRANTY service, complete the following steps:

• Obtain a Repair Authorization Number from the Humminbird®

Customer Resource Center.

• Tag product with your name, street address, phone number and your

assigned Repair Authorization Number.

• Include a brief written description of the problem.

• Include a copy of your receipt (to show proof and date of purchase).

• Return product freight prepaid to Humminbird®, using an insured

carrier with delivery confirmation.

For OUT-OF-WARRANTY service, complete the following steps:

• Obtain a Repair Authorization Number from the Humminbird®

Customer Resource Center.

• Include payment in the form of credit card number and expiration

date, money order or personal check. Please do not send cash.

• Tag product with your name, street address, phone number and your

assigned Repair Authorization Number.

• Include a brief written description of the problem.

• Return product freight prepaid to Humminbird®, using an insured

carrier with delivery confirmation.

Contact Humminbird®

Contact the Humminbird® Customer Resource Center

n any of the following ways:

By Telephone

(Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Central Standard Time):

1-800-633-1468

By e-mail

(typically we respond to your e-mail within three business days):

cservice@johnsonoutdoors.com

For direct shipping, our address is:

Humminbird

Service Department

678 Humminbird Lane

Eufaula, AL 36027 USA

WARNING! Do not touch an active transducer during operation, as this may cause

physical discomfort and may result in personal injury in the form of tissue damage.

Handle the transducer only when the power to the fishfinder is off.

WARNING! This device should not be used as a navigational aid to prevent collision,

grounding, boat damage, or personal injury. When the boat is moving, water depth may

change too quickly to allow time for you to react. Always operate the boat at very slow

speeds if you suspect shallow water or submerged objects.

WARNING! Disassembly and repair of this electronic unit should only be performed by

authorized service personnel. Any modification of the serial number or attempt to repair

the original equipment or accessories by unauthorized individuals will void the warranty.

WARNING! This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause

cancer and/or reproductive harm.

ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE STATEMENT: It is the intention of Humminbird® to

be a responsible corporate citizen, operating in compliance with known and applicable

environmental regulations, and a good neighbor in the communities where we make or

sell our products.

WEEE DIRECTIVE: EU Directive 2002/96/EC “Waste of Electrical and Electronic

Equipment Directive (WEEE)” impacts most distributors, sellers, and manufacturers of

consumer electronics in the European Union. The WEEE Directive requires the producer

of consumer electronics to take responsibility for the management of waste from their

products to achieve environmentally responsible disposal during the product life cycle.

WEEE compliance may not be required in your location for electrical & electronic

equipment (EEE), nor may it be required for EEE designed and intended as fixed or

temporary installation in transportation vehicles such as automobiles, aircraft, and

boats. In some European Union member states, these vehicles are considered outside of

the scope of the Directive, and EEE for those applications can be considered excluded

from the WEEE Directive requirement.

This symbol (WEEE wheelie bin) on product indicates the product must not be

disposed of with other household refuse. It must be disposed of and collected

for recycling and recovery of waste EEE. Humminbird® will mark all EEE

products in accordance with the WEEE Directive. It is our goal to comply in the

collection, treatment, recovery, and environmentally sound disposal of those products;

however, these requirement do vary within European Union member states. For more

information about where you should dispose of your waste equipment for recycling and

recovery and/or your European Union member state requirements, please contact your

dealer or distributor from which your product was purchased.

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Maintenance

If your boat remains in the water for long periods of time, algae and other

arine growth can reduce the effectiveness of the transducer. Periodically

clean the face of the transducer with hot water.

If your boat remains out of the water for a long period of time, it may take

some time to wet the transducer after it is returned to the water. Small air

bubbles can cling to the surface of the transducer and interfere with proper

operation. These bubbles will dissipate with time, or you may wipe the face

of the transducer with your fingers after the transducer is in the water.

1-Year limited Warranty

We warrant the original retail purchaser that products made by

Humminbird® have been manufactured free from defects in materials and

workmanship. This warranty is effective for one year from the date of

original retail purchase. Humminbird® products found to be defective and

covered by this warranty will be replaced or repaired free of charge at

Humminbird® option and returned to the customer freight prepaid.

Humminbird® sole responsibility under this warranty is limited to the repair

or replacement of a product that has been deemed defective by

Humminbird®. Humminbird® is not responsible for charges connected with

the removal of such product or reinstallation of replaced or repaired parts.

This warranty does not apply to a product that has been:

• Improperly installed;

• Used in an installation other than that recommended in the product

installation and operation instructions;

• Damaged or has failed because of an accident or abnormal operation;

• Repaired or modified by entities other than Humminbird®.

Please retain your original receipt as a proof of the purchase date. This will

be required for in-warranty service.

THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES,

OBLIGATIONS OR LIABILITIES ON THE PART OF HUMMINBIRD® AND WILL

BE THE CUSTOMER'S EXCLUSIVE REMEDY, EXCEPT FOR ANY APPLICABLE

IMPLIED WARRANTIES UNDER STATE LAW WHICH ARE HEREBY LIMITED

IN DURATION TO ONE YEAR FROM THE DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE. IN

NO EVENT WILL HUMMINBIRD® BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR

CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED

WARRANTY RELATING TO THE PRODUCTS.

Some states do not allow limitations on an implied warranty, or the

exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above exclusions

may not apply to you. You may also have other rights, which vary from state

to state.

Humminbird® Service Policy

Even though you'll probably never need to take advantage of our incredible

ervice policy, it's good to know that we back our products this confidently.

We do it because you deserve the best. We will make every effort to repair

your unit within three business days from the receipt of your unit at our

factory. This does not include shipping time to and from our factory. Units

received on Friday are typically shipped by the following Wednesday, units

received Monday are typically shipped by Thursday, etc.

All repair work is performed by factory-trained technicians to meet exacting

factory specifications. Factory-serviced units go through the same rigorous

testing and quality control inspections as new production units.

After the original warranty period, a standard flat rate service charge will be

assessed for each repair (physical damage and missing parts are not

included). Any repairs made after the original warranty will be warranted

for an additional 90 days after service has been performed by our factory

technicians. You can contact our Customer Resource Center or visit our

website to verify the flat rate repair fee for your product (visit the Product

Support section):

http://www.humminbird.com

We reserve the right to deem any product unserviceable when replacement

parts are no longer available or impossible to obtain. This Service Policy is

valid in the United States only. This applies only to Humminbird® products

returned to our factory in Eufaula, Alabama. This Service Policy is subject to

change without notice.

DOMESTIC (USA) CUSTOMERS:

PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO STORE FOR SERVICE

For all technical issues please call 1-800-633-1468

Or visit www.humminbird.com, click SUPPORT

Please reference product serial number and

model number when contacting Humminbird®.

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3. If the bottom is visible on-screen with a digital depth readout, the unit is working properly. Make sure that

the boat is in water greater than 2' but less than the depth capability of the unit, and that the transducer is

fully submerged, since the sonar signal cannot pass through air.

NOTE: The transducer must be submerged in water for reliable transducer detection.

4. If the unit is working properly, gradually increase the boat speed to test high-speed performance. If the unit

functions well at low speeds, but begins to skip or miss the bottom at higher speeds, the transducer requires

adjustment.

5. If you have the correct angle set on the transducer, yet lose a bottom reading at high speed, adjust the height

and the running angle in small increments to give you the ideal transducer position for your boat. First, adjust

the height in small increments (see the illustration Adjusting the Transducer Mounting Position).

NOTE: The deeper the transducer is in the water, the more likely that a rooster tail of spray will be generated at

high speeds, so make sure that the transducer is as high as it can be and still be submerged in the water.

If you are still not getting good high speed readings, you may need to disassemble the transducer mounting

assembly and re-position the ratchets, using the illustrations showing the transducer knuckle positions in

procedure 3, Assembling the Transducer and Inital Mounting. If you do change the transducer position,

re-trace the position of the mounting bracket before proceeding.

NOTE: It is often necessary to make several incremental transducer adjustments before optimum high speed

performance is achieved. Due to the wide variety of boat hulls, however, it is not always possible to obtain high

speed depth readings.

6. Once you have reached a consistently good sonar signal at the desired speeds, you are ready to lock down

the transducer settings. Force the pivot to the Up position to gain access to the mounting screws, then re-

align the mounting bracket against the transom of the boat to match the traced silhouette. Check the bracket

position with the level again to make sure it is still level, then mark the third mounting hole using a pencil or

marker. Unscrew and remove the mounting screws and the transducer assembly and set aside.

7. Drill the third mounting hole, using a 5/32” drill bit. Use a marine-grade silicone sealant to fill all three drilled

mounting holes, especially if the holes penetrated the transom wall.

NOTE: On fiberglass hulls, it is best to use progressively larger drill bits to reduce the chance of chipping or

flaking the outer coating.

8. Re-position the transducer assembly against the transom of the boat, then hand-install all three screws.

Make sure that the transducer location and the pivot angle have not changed, then fully tighten all three

mounting screws. Hand tighten only! Snap the pivot back down. If you have performed the preceding

procedures correctly, the transducer should be level and at the right height for optimal operation.

7.Locking Down the Transducer (Optional)

NOTE: You have the option to lock down the Two Piece Kick Up bracket if you do not want the transducer to kick up.

Please be aware, however, that the transducer can be damaged if it is locked down and it strikes debris in the water.

1. To lock down the transducer, trace the position of the mounting bracket. Force the pivot to the Up position

to gain access to the mounting screws, then re-align the mounting bracket against the transom of the boat

to match the traced silhouette. Check the bracket position with the level again to make sure it is still level,

then mark the fourth mounting hole using a pencil or marker. Unscrew and remove the mounting screws and

the transducer assembly and set aside.

2. Drill the fourth mounting hole, using a 9/64" drill bit. Use a marine grade silicone sealant to fill all four drilled

mounting holes, especially if the holes penetrate the transom wall.

3. Re-position the transducer assembly against the transom of the boat, then hand install the first three screws

(two on the outside edges and one in the 3rd mounting hole). Make sure that the transducer location and

the pivot angle have not changed, then fully tighten all three mounting screws. Snap the pivot back down.

Install #8 x 1" wood screw.

Fully Tightening All Three Mounting Screws

Using the Mounting Bracket to

Mark the Initial Drill Holes

Mark Initial

Drill Holes

4th hole

3rd hole

Locking Down the Transducer (optional)

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4.Routing the Cable

The transducer cable has a low profile connector, which must be routed to the point where the control head is

ounted. There are several ways to route the transducer cable to the area where the control head is installed. The

most common procedure routes the cable through the transom into the boat.

NOTE: Your boat may have a pre-existing wiring channel or conduit that you can use for the transducer cable.

1. Unplug the other end of the transducer cable from the control head. Make sure that the cable is long enough

to accommodate the planned route by running the cable over the transom.

CAUTION! Do not cut or shorten the transducer cable, and try not to damage the cable insulation. Route the

cable as far as possible from any VHF radio antenna cables or tachometer cables to reduce the possibility of

interference. If the cable is too short, extension cables are available to extend the transducer cable up to a total

of 50'. For assistance, contact the Customer Resource Center at www.humminbird.com or call 1-800-633-1468

for more information.

NOTE: The transducer can pivot up to 90 degrees in the bracket. Allow enough slack in the cable for this movement. It

is best to route the cable to the side of the transducer so the transducer will not damage the cable during movement.

2a. If you are routing the cable over the transom of the boat, secure the cable by attaching the cable clamp to

the transom, drilling 9/64" diameter holes for #8 x 5/8" wood screws, then skip directly to procedure 5,

Connecting the Cable.

or...

2b. If you will be routing the cable through a hole in the transom, drill a 5/8" diameter hole above the waterline.

Route the cable through this hole, then fill the hole with marine-grade silicone sealant and proceed to the

next step immediately.

3. Place the escutcheon plate over the cable hole and use it as a guide to mark the two escutcheon plate

mounting holes. Remove the plate, drill two 9/64" diameter x 5/8" deep holes, and then fill both holes with

marine-grade silicone sealant. Place the escutcheon plate over the cable hole and attach with two #8 x 5/8"

wood screws. Hand tighten only!

4. Route and secure the cable by attaching the cable clamp to the transom; drill one 9/64" diameter x 5/8" deep

hole, then fill hole with marine-grade silicone sealant, then attach the cable clamp using a #8 x 5/8" screw.

Hand tighten only!

NOTE: If there is excess cable that needs to be gathered at one location, dress the cable routed from both directions

so that a single loop is left extending from the storage location. Doubling the cable up from this point, form the cable

into a coil. Storing excess cable using this method can reduce electronic interference.

5.Connecting the Cable

Insert the transducer cable into the appropriate terminal slot. The cable connectors are labeled, and there are

corresponding labels on the cable holder on the rear of the control head. The slots are keyed to prevent reversed

installation, so be careful not to force the connector into the holder. Refer to your manual and/or control head

installation guide for the correct procedure for installing the cable connectors to the control head.

6.Test and Finish the Installation

Once you have installed both the control head and the transom transducer, and have routed all the cables, you

must perform a final test before locking the transducer in place. Testing should be performed with the boat in the

water, although you can initially confirm basic operation with the boat out of the water.

1. Press POWER once to turn the control head on. If the unit does not power up, make sure that the connector

holder is fully seated in the receptacle and that power is available.

2. If all connections are correct and power is available, the Humminbird® control head will enter Normal operation.

Storing Excess Cable

Routing the Cable