User manual HUMMINBIRD HDR 200

[. . . ] TRANSDUCER MOUNTING PROCEDURE Humminbird's high-speed transducer is supplied with your LCR. This transducer has been designed to give good high speed readings on most all boat designs, including aluminum. Please carefully consider the following before installing your transducer. TRANSDUCER MOUNTING OPTIONS A. Transom Mount- The Humminbird high speed transducer allows the transducer element to be mounted below the bottom of the boat hull keeping the transducer out of turbulent water and insuring good high speed operation. [. . . ] The transducer may have to be moved in order to find an area where satisfactory operation is observed. When an area is found that produces satisfactory operation, mark the location of the transducer. 2. 6. 7. Remove the water and transducer and clean the marked area and the bottom of the transducer thoroughly. Using the Humminbird Epoxy Kit or equivalent, mix an ample amount of epoxy without causing it to bubble and pour it in the area the transducer is to be mounted. Coat the bottom of the transducer with epoxy, then put it in the center of the puddle and push down on the transducer while moving it around in a circular motion. This forces out any air bubbles that may be trapped between the bottom of the transducer and the hull of the boat. No water is now required in the bottom of the boat and gas and oil that is spilled inside of the boat will not degrade performance as it will if the transducer is placed only in water. CAUTION: Do not use the silicone seal or any soft adhesive to bond the transducer to the hull. Occasionally the "eye" of your transducer may become dirty from storage or from contact with oils present in boats or marina environments. (Oil will cause the "eye" to lose the intimate contact with the water which is necessary for efficient operation. ) The "eye" may be cleaned with liquid detergent. Improper installation of the transducer can alter the efficiency and accuracy of the entire system. If your boat of transducer is out of the water for a period of time, it may take a short period of time for the transducer to become thoroughly "wetted" when returned to the water. Also, reentry may cause turbulence, which will create air bubbles in the "eye" of the transducer. The bubbles will disappear in a short time or can be removed by rubbing the transducer "eye" with your fingers while the transducer is in the water. If your instrument should fail to function, be sure to check all the electrical connections before removing the transducer or calling a serviceman. Inspect your transducer cable and make sure that it has not been cut or damaged to the point where it will affect the performance of the transducer. A slight nick or cut, exposing the outer cable, can be repaired by wrapping with electrical tape. A transducer can be damaged if the inner cable and outer cable are allowed to make contact. Such a problem can sometimes be corrected by properly splicing the coaxial cable. If your LCR is not working properly and you suspect the problem might be in your transducer, we would recommend you borrow a unit from a friend and try it on your boat. If the symptoms are the same, you can almost be certain that the problem is in the transducer. INSTALLING THE LCR The LCR should be mounted on a flat, solid surface for maximum stability. Position the swivel base and drill four ¼" diameter holes. [. . . ] If the HDR 200 performs well at idle or slow speeds, but the display is not continuous at higher speeds, the transducer is not installed properly. Air bubbles or turbulence from the boat hull are passing across the transducer face, blocking the transmitted signal. By following the instruction in "Mounting the Transducer, " you can make simple adjustments that should fix the problem. NOTE: If the other problems occur, see "Troubleshooting" later in this manual for tips from the Humminbird engineers. [. . . ]