User manual HUMMINBIRD PIRANHA 2X M

[. . . ] Warning: This product contains lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects and other reproductive harm. ®2002 Techsonic Industries TABLE OF CONTENTS Section 1: CASE ASSEMBLY Introduction . . 11 pn531128-1 r30221F CASE ASSEMBLY INTRODUCTION / ATTACHING THE CONTROL HEAD Introduction to CASE ASSEMBLY The Piranha Portable is available in several different configurations. You may have purchased the portable case complete with a Piranha unit ready for operation. A Piranha control head you already own may also be used with the portable case. [. . . ] Insert the 8 AA batteries (not included) into the case as shown on the diagram inside the battery compartment. Note: It is recommended that only high quality alkaline batteries be used. 3. Before reattaching the battery door, make sure the silicon gasket is still in place. It should be just above with the plastic, and completely in the gasket channel. Reattach the battery door to the case using a #2 Phillips screwdriver. Hand tighten only; do not use power tools. 4. Enlarged view of battery layout Polarity shows top of battery as viewed with the battery installed. 5. Under normal use you should expect the life of the batteries to last 25 hours with the LCD backlights on, to 60 hours with the backlights off. INTRODUCTION TO MOUNTING Hull Once your Piranha Portable is fully assembled, (see the Piranha Portable Case Assembly section for more information) it takes just a few easy steps before you are ready to fish, namely: 1. 2. Mounting the Transducer Mounting the Case. Mounting the Transducer 1. Detach the transducer suction cup mount from the back of the case. ³/" Unwind the desired amount of cable needed for the fishing platform and then clip cable on one of the two indentions located on either side. Make sure to keep the transducer at least 20 inches away from the motor. 5 MOUNTING THE CASE MOUNTING THE CASE / SURFACE MOUNT 4. When using the suction cup transducer on a moving boat, it is best to secure the transducer cable in case of accidental release. A loose transducer cable can cause damage to itself, your boat, or become entangled in the propeller. Attach the tie down strap to the transducer cable and loop the cable around an immovable object such as a rail or fitting as shown in the illustration. Metal Boat rail at position farthest from motor at rear of craft. P To orta ble Transducer Cable ly nd r a mb ce se du as ns Cup tra To ction Su Tie Down Strap 5. 6. If desired, mount the case (see Mounting the Case section for more information). Rotate the control head up, power on, and fish (for information on how to use the control head see your Piranha Operations manual. ) MOUNTING THE CASE Since it has a large rubber footprint, the Piranha Portable case grips to almost any surface. If a more secure attachment is desired, however, there are a couple of different options to choose from: 1. Surface mount (not included) Nylon web strap (not included). Surface Mount, (not included) Surface Mount The Piranha Portable surface mount is an easy to install mount that allows for quick and secure attachment to many different surfaces. 1. Place the surface mount on the desired surface and make sure there is enough room to rotate the case 180 degrees. Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver, attach the two #8 screws and black washers provided in the hardware bags. For best results have the "Piranha" text on the surface mount face you right side up and horizontal, reading from left to right, as shown in the illustration. Align the universal mount on the back of the Piranha Portable case with the surface mount by turning the portable case 90 degrees. 6. 6 MOUNTING THE CASE NYLON WEB STRAP / REMOVING THE CASE AFTER USE 7. Press the center section and then twist the Piranha Portable case until it is facing you. For fine-tuning, remove the Piranha Portable case and loosen the two screws. Rotate the surface mount and retighten the screws. Cross strap for Kayaks and similar craft. Nylon Web Strap (not included) There are multiple ways in which to strap your Piranha Portable to your fishing platform: 1. 2. Friction grooves, located on the left and the right of the Piranha Portable case, are specially designed to grip a standard Through strap ¹/ to 2 inch nylon web strap. [. . . ] Even though you'll probably never need to take advantage of our incredible service guarantee, it's good to know that we back our units this well. We will make every effort to repair your unit within three working days from the receipt of your unit. Units received on Friday are usually shipped by Wednesday, units received Monday are usually shipped by Thursday, etc. We reserve the right to deem any product unserviceable when replacement parts are no longer reasonably available or impossible to obtain. [. . . ]