Instruction manual
II INSTALLATION
This
section contains
unpacking
and
installation
instructions for
the
Signet
/IIK.172
Depthsounder System,
UNPACKING
AND
INSPECTION
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The
transducer
should be mounted in the hull,
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nellr to the center line
II'
pOSllible,
and
forward
of
the
keel. The mounting area should be free from protroding fitting5,
wit1l
smooth
water flow (minimum turbulence). A clearance radius of five inches is
necessary inside
the
hull (in
the
bilge) for
transducer
installation
and
removal.
TRANSDUCER INSTALLATION
Please fin out and
return
the
warranty
card
as
soon
as
possible.
The MKl72 package
eontaiM
the
following items:
I.
MKl72 Indicator Display (M17240)
2.
Indicator Mounting Clamp Kit (M0201·1)
3.
Protective Cover (M0212.1l
4,
Transducer Assembly with
nut
and 35' Integral Cable (M17285)
5.
Instroction Manual
and
Warranty
Card
(Ml7290)
The
MKl72
systems are shipped in special
containers
designed 1(1 provide full protection
under
nonnal
transit
conditions. Immediately upan receipt,
the
shipping container should be
inspected for
evidence of possible damage incurred in transit.
Any
obvious damage to
the
container,
or
indications of actual or probable
equipment
damage, should
be
reported
to
the
carrier
company in accordance with instructions on
the
form included
in
the
container.
When unpacking your
MK.172,
make sure you have received everything.
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2.
Mushroom Transducer Dimensions
Proper installation of
the
transducer
is of utmost importance for obtaining optimum
depthsounder performance.
Figure 4 demon.trateo
the
most popular installation position.
When choosing
a mounting position for the tra.ndueer, be sure to consider cable length.
The
standa.rd cable length
i.
35 feet. Cable lengths
cannot
be
increased.
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Tr1mlIdueeriDltallation location.
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