User manual LOWRANCE EP-10 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION

[. . . ] This sensor has been optimized to measure flow rates between 0. 6 to 45 gallons (U. S. ) per hour, but it will operate at flow rates outside that range. The sensor will add 0. 5 PSI of back pressure on the fuel system with a flow rate of 20 gallons per hour. The EP-10, like other Lowrance Electronic Probe (EP) sensors, is designed only for use with a NMEA 2000 Network. The T connector is needed to attach the sensor to a LowranceNET NMEA 2000 network. [. . . ] Slide a clamp over the hose coming from the tank and push the hose onto the bottom (inlet) hose barb. Seat the hose flush against the sensor housing and tighten the hose clamp. Attach the hose leading to the engine on the top (outlet) barb in the same way. 3 To engine Flow direction From tank Push the fuel line onto the hose barb, then tighten the hose clamp. Orient the sensor vertically with the flow arrow pointing up. WARNING: You must install an in-line fuel filter or fuel water separator between the tank and the EP-10 sensor. Debris in unfiltered fuel can clog the sensor's turbine and result in rough performance or engine shut down. Caution: As with any fuel system, we recommend you always carry onboard a spare fuel filter and an in-line 3/8" splice barb. This allows you to remove a clogged EP-10 fuel sensor or fuel filter and restore engine operation if the fuel filter fails. It is strongly recommend that you inspect your entire fuel system at regular intervals. Secure the sensor/hose assembly so the sensor remains in a vertical position with the flow direction up. Clamp the hose on either side of the sensor to the hull or bulkhead to minimize vibration. Route the sensor's cable connector to the T on the network backbone where you intend to attach it, and plug it in. Connecting to a NMEA 2000 Network A network bus is an installed and operational network cable (backbone) running the length of your boat, already connected to a power supply 4 and properly terminated. Such a bus provides network connection nodes at various locations around your boat. If you pick up a phone in your living room, you can hear someone talking into the phone in the bedroom. Network Nodes A network bus is built of network nodes spread along a backbone. Network nodes are made by fitting T-shaped connectors into the backbone (using the sockets on the sides), and attaching a display unit or sensor at the bottom of the T. Using our telephone example, the T connectors are similar to telephone jacks. Phones in a house must be connected to each other to communicate, and in the same way only sensors and display units plugged into the NMEA network can share information. Connections found in the middle of the bus will have one or more of these T-shaped connectors with the backbone cables plugged into both sides. Connections at the end of a network will have the backbone plugged into one side, and a terminator plugged into the other, as shown in the following figure. Cable from sensor or display unit T connector LEI or Lowrance device needs an open T. Terminator at the very end of the bus Backbone cable (to rest of bus) NMEA 2000 network node located at the end of a NMEA 2000 bus. Adding a Network Node You can add a node anywhere along the network backbone where a connection already exists. This connection could be at the end of the network (between a T connector and a terminator), between two T connectors, between a T connector and a backbone extension cable, or between two extension cables. [. . . ] Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty does NOT apply in the following circumstances: (1) when the product has been serviced or repaired by anyone other than us; (2) when the product has been connected, installed, combined, altered, adjusted, or handled in a manner other than according to the instructions furnished with the product; (3) when any serial number has been effaced, altered, or removed; or (4) when any defect, problem, loss, or damage has resulted from any accident, misuse, negligence, or carelessness, or from any failure to provide reasonable and necessary maintenance in accordance with the instructions of the owner's manual for the product. We reserve the right to make changes or improvements in our products from time to time without incurring the obligation to install such improvements or changes on equipment or items previously manufactured. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state. [. . . ]