User manual HUMMINBIRD TCR 101

[. . . ] 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. [. . . ] 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. Note: The LCR hole pattern Is the same as for all Humminbird flasher units. Next place the gimbal bracket on the swivel base and attach with four small machine screws, provided. Place the LCR in the gimbal mount and make certain the rubber washers provided are placed between the unit and the gimbal bracket Important: Note which side of the gimbal faces forward. Also, rubber washer must be located between the unit and the gimbal bracket. Install the mounting knobs and tighten snugly. The unit can now be swiveled and tilted to any desired position. OTHER MOUNTING OPTIONS 1. The LCR gimbal bracket can also be mounted on the SM-4, quick disconnect swivel mount. [. . . ] Bottom Alarm Automatic setting: off Use the On/Off button to activate the alarm, and the alarm cursor appears on the screen. Then use the arrow keys to adjust the depth at which the alarm will sound. You'll hear a continuous chirping sound when the bottom is within the area that you've defined with the alarm cursor. This is a great feature to use to alert you to shallow water, or to maintain your position over structure. [. . . ]