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High Speed Transducer

530506-2_B

Thank You

Thank you for choosing Humminbird®, America's #1 name in fishfinders. Humminbird® has built its reputation by

designing and manufacturing top-quality, thoroughly reliable marine equipment. Genuine Humminbird® accessories

offer the opportunity to upgrade and expand the capabilities of your Humminbird® product.

NOTE: Your transducer may not look exactly like the transducer shown in the illustrations, but it will mount in exactly the

same way.

Your Humminbird® is designed for trouble-free use in even the harshest marine environment. In the unlikely event that

your Humminbird® does require repairs, we offer an exclusive Service Policy - free of charge during the first year after

purchase, and available at a reasonable rate after the one-year period. For complete details, see the Warranty section

included in this manual.

Contact our Customer Resource Center at either 1-800-633-1468 or visit our website at www.humminbird.com.

Installation Overview

Following are instructions for the installation of this accessory. Before you start installation, we encourage you to read

these instructions carefully in order to get the full benefit from your Humminbird® accessory.

If you find that any items are missing from your installation kit, call our Customer Resource Center at

1-800-633-1468 or visit our website at www.humminbird.com.

In addition to the hardware supplied with your transducer, you will need a powered hand drill and various drill bits,

Phillips and flat head screwdrivers, a ruler or measuring tape, pen or pencil, and marine-grade silicone sealant.

Installation

There are a number of ways to install a transducer on your boat. The transom mount installation provides the least

loss of signal since the transducer is mounted outside the boat hull. This installation also allows adjustment of both

running angle and depth after the transducer is mounted, which enables you to tune the installation for best results.

Also, the mounting hardware is designed to pivot the transducer body out of the way should the boat strike debris in

the water, or when trailering.

Locating the Transducer Mounting Position

Turbulence: You must first determine the best location on the transom to install the transducer. It is very important to

locate the transducer in an area which is relatively free of turbulent water. Consider the following to find the best

location with the least amount of turbulence:

• As the boat moves through the water, turbulence is generated by the weight of the boat and the thrust of the

propeller(s) - either clockwise or counter-clockwise. This turbulent water is normally confined to areas

immediately aft of ribs, strakes or rows of rivets on the bottom of the boat, and in the immediate area of the

propeller(s). Clockwise propellers create more turbulence on the port side. On outboard or inboard/outboard

boats, it is best to locate the transducer at least 15" (380 mm) to the side of the propeller(s).

• The best way to locate turbulence-free water is to view the transom while the boat is moving. This method is

recommended if maximum high-speed operation is a high priority. If this is not possible, select a location on the

transom where the hull forward of this location is smooth, flat and free of protrusions or ribs.

• On boats with stepped hulls, it may be possible to mount the transducer on the step. Do not mount the

transducer on the transom behind a step to avoid popping the transducer out of the water at higher speeds; the

transducer must remain in the water for the control head to maintain the sonar signal.

• If the transom is behind the propeller(s), it may be impossible to find an area clear from turbulence, and a

different mounting technique or transducer type should be considered, such as an Inside the Hull Transducer.

Deadrise

Transom Mounted Transducer

Areas of Possible Turbulence

Rivets

Transom

Strakes

Hull

Deadrise Angle

Stepped Hull

Summary of content (6 pages)

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High Speed Transducer 530506-2_B Thank You Thank you for choosing Humminbird®, America's #1 name in fishfinders. Humminbird® has built its reputation by designing and manufacturing top-quality, thoroughly reliable marine equipment. Genuine Humminbird® accessories offer the opportunity to upgrade and expand the capabilities of your Humminbird® product. NOTE: Your transducer may not look exactly like the transducer shown in the illustrations, but it will mount in exactly the same way.
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High Speed Transducer Acceptable Deadrise 530506-2_B Excessive Deadrise Template angled to keep Deadrise in allowable angle Deadrise: Another consideration is the angle of deadrise. The transducer, when mounted, should point straight down. The design of the transducer will allow a deadrise of 15 degrees while remaining pointed straight down. If the deadrise is greater than 15 degrees it will be necessary to angle the transducer slightly.
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High Speed Transducer 2. Insert the headed pin through the pivot holes in the bracket and pivot. The headed pin can be inserted from either side of the bracket. 3. Place the nylon washer over the opposite end of the headed pin. Place the stainless washer over the 1/4”–20 x 5/8” screw threads, then insert into the opposite end of the headed pin and finger tighten only.
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High Speed Transducer 7. Maintenance 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 fishfinder. 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 fishfinder. 8.
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High Speed Transducer 530506-2_B Humminbird® Service Policy Returning Your Unit for Service Even though you'll probably never need to take advantage of our incredible service 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.
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High Speed Transducer Contact Humminbird® 530506-2_B Mounting Template Contact the Humminbird® Customer Resource Center in 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): custserv@johnsonoutdoors.