User manual HUMMINBIRD WIDE PORTABLE

[. . . ] This manual serves for all applications and there may be minor differences in the hardware included depending on the configuration you purchased. The Humminbird Portable contains the portable case, a non-removable power cable, cable connector hardware kit, and a transducer mounting hardware kit. This kit contains everything necessary to adapt one of several different transducers to the portable (suction cup) mount. [. . . ] Refer to the illustration and route the transducer cable through the rear of the mount base. The slots for the connectors are keyed to prevent reversed installation, so be careful not to force the connector into the holder. The slots for the connections are keyed to prevent reversed installation, so be careful not to force the connector into the holder. If you are also using the Temp/Speed accessory (Wide Optic and Wide Portrait only), install that connector at this time also. Carefully pull the excess cable from beneath the mounting surface so the connector holder aligns with the mounting holes on the front of the mounting bracket. Snap the support plate to the rear of the connector holder as shown in the illustration. Insert the connector holder assembly into place and use the two # 6-32 x 34 " screws to fasten it to the mounting bracket. Install the Humminbird unit by sliding it onto the mounting bracket until it is fully seated. All cable connections are made automatically. INSTALLING THE BATTERIES The Humminbird Portable unit is designed to use two 6-volt, lantern batteries with spring type terminals. Any 6-volt lantern battery may be used: however for maximum battery life, we recommend using heavy-duty alkaline batteries. The Humminbird Accessory part number "BAP" allows you the use of 4 "D" cell batteries in place of the lantern battery. This allows the use of rechargeable type batteries to power the portable unit. The actual life of a set of batteries can vary greatly depending on the type of battery and the ambient temperature. Wide units can operate 100 hours or move at an ambient temperature of 70 degrees. A decrease in ambient temperature will decrease the life of the battery. Refer to the diagram inside the battery compartments and install the batteries. Since different manufacturers make slightly different size batteries, it may be necessary to adjust the length of the spring contact to insure positive contact. Re-install the battery covers by inserting the tab at the rear of the cover into the slot on the lower housing, and then snap the lid into place. PORTABLE TRANSDUCER ASSEMBLY A suction cup mount and mounting bracket is included to adapt a transducer to portable operation. If you purchased the Portable case without the Humminbird unit, three types of mounting brackets are included to adapt your existing Humminbird transducer to portable operation. Use the bracket, which fits your transducer, and refer to one of the three following illustrations for the appropriate assembly instructions. Parts have been included for both installation procedures, so there will be some parts remaining. If you choose to install the transducer permanently, additional hardware will be required. The wing nut allows you to adjust the angle of the transducer in the water so that it points straight down. Initial assembly of the suction cup requires the use of a phillips head screw driver. [. . . ] MAINTENANCE Your Humminbird Portable fishfinder is designed to provide years of trouble-free operation with virtually no maintenance. Follow the simple procedures below to ensure that your Humminbird Portable continues to deliver top performance. If you are storing the Portable case for an extended period of time, it is best to remove the batteries from the case in case of leakage. [. . . ]