User manual HUMMINBIRD XHS 6 24

[. . . ] If the prop(s) are forward of the transom, it may be impossible to find an area clear from turbulence, and a different mounting technique should be considered. If possible, viewing the transom of the boat while the boat is moving will provide the best means of locating clean water, and if maximum high-speed operation is a high priority, this is the recommended method. If this is not possible, select an area on the transom where the hull forward of this location is smooth and free of protrusions or ribs. The design of the transducer will allow a deadrise of 15 degrees and remain pointed straight down. [. . . ] Use a silicone sealant to fill the drilled holes, especially if the holes penetrated the transom wall. D E A ­ Mounting Bracket B ­ Pivot C ­ Star lock washers go between A & G. D ­ Nut E ­ Cable F ­ Pivot Bolt ¹/-20, #3 Phillips Drive G ­ Transducer Transducer Assembly ATTACHING THE TRANSDUCER Attach the transducer body to the pivot as shown in the illustration at right, using the Pivot bolt to couple the transducer ears to the mounting bracket. The toothed washers must fit on the inside of the transducer ears, between the pivot and the ears. Use a #3 Phillips screw diver to hand tighten the transducer assembly. Mount the transducer assembly to the transom using two wood screws and washers as shown. Do not fully tighten the mounting screws at this time. Drill and install the third screw only after final adjustments. Use silicone sealant to seal the drilled holes Washers & Screws Attaching the Bracket 3 The running position of the transducer is now completely adjustable. Subsequent adjustment RUNNING POSITION ADJUSTMENT may be necessary to tweak the installation after high speed testing. The mounting bracket allows height and tilt adjustment, the pivot screws allow angle adjustment. Use the supplied pivot angle template (2) for initial setting of the pivot angle to 3° to 5°. This template also sets the distance below the hull dependent on hull type. Additionally the template positions the bottom of the transducer ³/" for fiberglass and ³/" for aluminum hulls. Hand tighten the assembly to a firm tightness for initial Hull testing. After the Humminbird unit is installed and the transducer installation is tested, it may be necessary to adjust the depth and/or running angle of the transducer. If the top of the bracket slots are reached and high speed operation is continuing to show gaps in the readout, adjust the running angle by moving the trailing end of the transducer down in increments of ¹/". The third and final mounting screw should not be installed until all adjustments have been finalized. After the final testing and adjustments have been completed use a /" (4mm) bit, drill a third hole at the top of the bracket and hand install the third mounting screw. The pivot bolt may need to be tightened again after the plastic has conformed to the pressures used for initial setup. The transducer cable has a low profile connector that must be routed to the point where the glass Hulls Cut and use for Fiber Align with transom. inum Hulls Cut and use for Alum Transducer bottom Place on bottom of hull Fiberglass Aluminum Transducer Running Angle ROUTING CABLE 5¹/" ¹/" Transducer Guide THE depthsounder is mounted. Every boat is different and there may be several ways to route the cable. If you choose to pass the cable through the transom of the boat, a /" hole must be drilled above the water line. [. . . ] If you find that the cable is too short for your application, extension cables are available at a reasonable cost which can extend the transducer cable up to 50'. Call Humminbird Customer Support for more information. MAINTENANCE If your boat remains in the water for long periods of time, algae and other marine growth can reduce the effectiveness of the transducer. If your boat remains out of the water for a long period of time, it may take some time to wet the transducer when returned to the water. Small air bubbles can cling to the surface of the transducer and interfere with proper operation. [. . . ]