User manual LOWRANCE EP-DDS SKIMMER TRANSDUCER

[. . . ] The cable length from the connector to the transducer is 15 feet. The NMEA 2000 style female to Lowrance blue female adapter cable allows users to add NMEA 2000 style connector devices to a Lowrance blue connector network. The EP-DDS, like the other Electronic Probe (EP) sensors, is designed for use with a NMEA 2000 network. Your sensor, however, is also compatible with Lowrance blue connector networks. It can be added to a Lowrance blue connector network by using a NMEA 2000 style female-to-Lowrance blue female adapter cable. Your sensor MUST be connected to a NMEA 2000 network or it WILL NOT function. [. . . ] NOTE: The following installation lists recommended tools and required supplies that you must provide (supplies listed here are not included): Transom Installation Tools: two adjustable wrenches, drill, #20 (0. 161") drill bit, Phillips head screwdriver. Supplies: four, 1" long, #12 stainless steel slotted wood screws, high quality, marine grade above- or below-waterline sealant/adhesive compound. The location must be in the water at all times, at all operating speeds. The transducer must be placed in a location that has a smooth flow of water at all times. The transducer should be installed with its face pointing straight down, if possible. When mounting a transducer on the transom, make sure it doesn't interfere with the trailer or hauling of the boat. Also, do not mount it closer than approximately one foot from the engine's lower unit. This will prevent cavitation (bubble) interference with propeller operation. If possible, route the transducer cable away from other wiring on the boat. 5 NOTE: Some aluminum boats with strakes or ribs on the outside of the hull create large amounts of turbulence at high speed. Usually, these boats have large outboard motors capable of propelling the boat faster than 35 mph. A good transom location on aluminum boats is between the ribs closest to the engine. For most situations, you should install your Skimmer transducer so that its centerline is level with the bottom of the boat hull. This will usually give you the best combination of smooth water flow and protection from bangs and bumps. CAUTION: Clamp the transducer cable to transom near the transducer. This will help prevent the transducer from entering the boat if it is knocked off at high speed. Good location Poor location Good location Good location Poor angle Good and poor transducer locations. There are two extremes you should avoid. Never let the edge of the mounting bracket extend below the bottom of the hull. Never let the bottom ­ the face ­ of the transducer rise above the bottom of the hull. Transom Transducer Assembly and Mounting The best way to install this transducer is to loosely assemble all of the parts first, place the transducer's bracket against the transom and see if you can move the transducer so it is parallel with the ground. Your transducer comes with a two-piece plastic mounting bracket. To install a two-piece transducer bracket: Locate the four plastic ratchets in the transducer's hardware package. Press two ratchets into the sides of the plastic bracket and two on either side of the transducer as shown in the following illustrations. 6 Alignment letters Alignment positions Transducer Transducer bracket Insert and align ratchets. Place the ratchets into the bracket with the letter "A" aligned with the alignment mark molded into the bracket. [. . . ] To locate a dealer near you, see the instructions in paragraph number 1 below. Accessory Ordering Information LEI ExtrasTM, Inc. is the accessory source for sonar and GPS products manufactured by Lowrance Electronics and Eagle Electronics. To order Lowrance or Eagle accessories, please contact: 1) Your local marine dealer or consumer electronics store. To locate a Lowrance dealer, visit the web site, www. lowrance. com, and look for the Dealer Locator. [. . . ]