73603BR Transducer Installation
73603BR Transducer Installation
Attaching the Transducer Bracket • It is best to route the cable to the side of Routing the Cable
2 Observe your propeller’s direction of rotation (in forward, as you're facing
TRANSOM TRANSDUCER the stern of the boat from behind). Clockwise propellers create more the transducer so the transducer will not
Fill hole with marine-grade
MAINTENANCE
damage the cable during movement.
INSTALLATION GUIDE turbulence on the port side. Counterclockwise propellers create more on the silicone sealant.
532508-3_A starboard side. 7/16" screw • The transducer can pivot up to 90 If your transducer remains in the water for long periods of time, slush,
The transom mount installation allows adjustment of both running angle and degrees in the bracket. Allow enough algae and other marine growth can reduce the effectiveness of the
split ring lock washer
depth after the transducer is mounted, which enables you to tune the installation
3 Ensure there is adequate distance from the propeller. On outboard or slack in the cable for this movement. transducer. Periodically clean the face of the transducer with a mild, marine-
inboard/outboard boats, it is best to locate the transducer at least 15" (38.1 safe and plastic-safe soap or solution.
for best results. It is important to read the instructions completely and understand • If you drill any holes, fill them with
the mounting guidelines before beginning this installation. cm) to the side of the propeller(s).
marine-grade silicone sealant.
If your transducer remains out of the water for a long period of time, it
4 The ideal mounting location (right of the propeller[s]). It is important to • Excess Cable: If there is excess cable may take some time to wet the transducer after it is returned to the water.
NOTE: Due to the wide variety of hulls, only general instructions are note that if you plan to trailer your boat, do not mount the transducer too that needs to be gathered at one Small air bubbles can cling to the surface of the transducer and interfere
presented in this guide. Each boat hull represents a unique set of
requirements that should be evaluated prior to installation. For detailed
close to trailer bunks or rollers to avoid moving or damaging the transducer location, dress the cable routed from both with proper operation. These bubbles will dissipate with time, or you may
information about installing transducers on different hull types, during loading and unloading of the boat. directions so that a single loop is left wipe the face of the transducer with your fingers after the transducer is in
3. Align the holes on the transducer bracket with the holes on the transom
download the Transducer Installation Resource Guide from our Web site extending from the storage location. the water.
at humminbird.com. 5 For boats with stepped hulls, it may be possible to mount the transducer bracket.
Doubling the cable up from this point,
NOTE: Your transducer may not look exactly like the transducer shown
on the step. Do not mount the transducer on the transom behind a step to 4. Install the pivot bolt, 2 washers, and lock nut into the first hole as shown in form the cable into a coil. Storing excess
in the illustrations, but it will mount in exactly the same way. avoid popping the transducer out of the water at higher speeds. the illustration Installing the Transducer Bracket. Repeat for the second hole. cable using this method can reduce
Important Notices
electronic interference.
6 The transducer must be mounted so that it is parallel with the waterline, 5. Use a 1/2" (13 mm) wrench to tighten the assembly, but do not fully tighten
WARNING! Disassembly and repair of this electronic unit should only be
but fully submerged in the water during operation. the hardware at this time (so you can make adjustments if needed after CAUTION! Do not cut or shorten the transducer cable, and try not to damage performed by authorized service personnel. Any modification of the serial number
testing the installation). the cable insulation. Route the cable as far as possible from any VHF radio antenna
INSTALLATION PREPARATION cables or tachometer cables to reduce the possibility of interference. If the cable
or attempt to repair the original equipment or accessories by unauthorized
7 If you have a Side Imaging® transducer, the Installing the Transducer Bracket individuals will void the warranty.
is too short, extension cables are available to extend the transducer cable up to a
transducer must NOT have anything obstructing the total of 50'. For assistance, contact Humminbird Customer Service.
Install the control head before you start the transducer installation. See ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE STATEMENT: It is the intention of
‘view’ of the side looking beams. For example, nothing
the control head installation guide. Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics, Inc. to be a responsible corporate citizen, operating
can be in the line of sight of these beams (not a hull, CAUTION! Do NOT mount the cables where the connectors could be submerged in compliance with known and applicable environmental regulations, and a good neighbor
motor, or other transducer, etc.) transom in water or flooded. If cables are installed in a splash-prone area, it may be helpful in the communities where we make or sell our products.
bracket
Review your boat manufacturer’s owner’s manual for recommended lock nut to apply dielectric grease to the inside of the connectors to prevent corrosion.
transducer installation locations and cable routing methods, as well as your NOTE: You may need to tilt the motor up and out
7 Dielectric grease can be purchased separately from a general hardware or WEEE DIRECTIVE: EU Directive 2002/96/EC “Waste of Electrical and Electronic
transom and/or deadrise angle. of the way when using the side looking beams. Unobstructed View: This bolt automotive store. Equipment Directive (WEEE)” impacts most distributors, sellers, and manufacturers of
jack plate installation gives the consumer electronics in the European Union. The WEEE Directive requires the producer of
transducer safe distance from
Deadrise: The hydrodynamic shape of your transducer the motor and turbulence. The consumer electronics to take responsibility for the management of waste from their
Read and understand your boat’s warranty before starting this
installation.
allows the sonar beams to point down without deadrise
adjustment.
Side Imaging has a clear view
side-to-side. flat washers 5. Connect the Cable products to achieve environmentally responsible disposal during the product life cycle.
Refer to your control head installation guide for additional details. WEEE compliance may not be required in your location for electrical & electronic equipment
(EEE), nor may it be required for EEE designed and intended as fixed or temporary
Visit our Web site at humminbird.com for additional information and 1. Mount the Transom Bracket to the Boat 3. Confirm the Mounting Angle 1. Connect the transducer cable to the transducer port on the control head. installation in transportation vehicles such as automobiles, aircraft, and boats. In some
resources for transducer installations. Also, visit youtube.com/humminbirdtv European Union member states, these vehicles are considered outside of the scope of the
for informational videos. 1. Confirm the boat is level on the trailer (both from port to starboard and from The connector is keyed to prevent reversed installation, and insertion should Directive, and EEE for those applications can be considered excluded from the WEEE
bow to stern). You will need to adjust the initial angle of the transducer both vertically and be easy. Do not force the connectors into the ports. Directive requirement.
horizontally to confirm the transducer mounting angle.
Confirm your boat is level for the installation. 2. Hold the mounting bracket against the transom of the boat in the location If the cable connector is round, hand-tighten the screw nut to secure the This symbol (WEEE wheelie bin) on product indicates the product must not be
you have selected. 1. Confirm the height of the transducer is high enough on the transom so it is cable connection. Hand-tighten only! disposed of with other household refuse. It must be disposed of and collected for
out of the jet stream when the boat is on plane and that it will be submerged recycling and recovery of waste EEE. Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics, Inc. will
in the water during trolling speeds. Transducer Connectors
Consider your speed requirements. Align the bracket horizontally, using the level. Make sure that the lower mark all EEE products in accordance with the WEEE Directive. It is our goal to
corner of the bracket does not protrude past the bottom of the hull. comply in the collection, treatment, recovery, and environmentally sound disposal of those
Traveling over 65 mph with the transducer in the water is not To adjust the height, loosen the screws slightly in the transom bracket, products; however, these requirements do vary within European Union member states. For
and slide the bracket up or down using the slots. If you cannot access the screw nut
recommended with the transom mount transducer, as damage may If your propeller moves clockwise as the boat moves forward (as you’re
more information about where you should dispose of your waste equipment for recycling
occur. If speed above 65 mph is critical, see the FAQ (Frequently Asked screws, you may need to uninstall the transducer, adjust the height, and and recovery and/or your European Union member state requirements, please contact your
facing the stern of the boat from behind), mount the transducer on the dealer or distributor from which your product was purchased.
Questions) section of our Web site at humminbird.com. repeat the installation instructions in sections 1 and 2.
starboard side. If your propeller moves counterclockwise as the boat
moves forward (as you’re facing the stern of the boat from behind), mount Adjusting the Height
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Supplies: In addition to the hardware supplied with your transducer, you the transducer on the port side. Hexagon-Shaped Connector Round Connector
will need a powered hand drill and various drill bits, various hand tools,
Using the Mounting Bracket to Mark the Drill Holes
including a ruler or straightedge, a level, marker or pencil, Phillips-head
screwdriver, flat head screw driver, a socket/nut driver, a 1/2" (13 mm)
Level
6. Test and Finish the Installation
wrench and torque wrench, safety glasses and dust mask, marine-grade TOP Once you have installed the control head, the transducer, and have routed all the
silicone sealant, and dielectric grease (optional). You may also need Use 5/32”
drill bit. cables, you must perform a final test before locking the transducer in place.
Drill
extension cables and hardware for routing the cable to the control head. Use 5/32”
drill bit.
TOP
Drill
Drill Drill
Drill Drill Testing should be performed with the boat in water deeper than 2 feet. The
transducer should be fully submerged because the sonar signal cannot pass
Installation Overview through air.
New Installation: Review Turbulence-Free Mounting Guidelines and proceed to 15" (380 mm) from prop(s)
Test the Transducer Installation on the Control Head
section 1. Mount the Transom Bracket to the Boat.
Previously-installed Transducer: If you have a previously-installed XHS Leveling the Bracket
1. Press the POWER key to turn on the control head.
transducer on the transom, the bracket in this installation kit can be installed in 3. Continue to hold the bracket on the transom of the boat, and use a pencil
If the transducer is detected, the control head will start Normal mode.
the same location using the following instructions: or marker to mark where to drill the three mounting holes. Mark the drill
holes near the top of each slot, making sure that your mark is centered in level 2. Select a 2D Sonar View to display on-screen.
1. Line up the metal bracket with the previously-used mounting holes to the slot.
level
HELIX®: Press and hold the VIEW key. Select Sonar > Sonar View.
confirm that the two slot holes match the previous installation. Fill any
unused holes with marine-grade silicone sealant. 4. Make sure the drill bit is perpendicular to the actual surface of the SOLIX®: Press the Home key. Select a 2D Sonar View.
transom, NOT parallel to the ground, before you drill.
2. Make sure the boat is level on the trailer (from port to starboard and from Other: See your control head operations manual.
bow to stern). Using a 5/32" (4.0 mm) bit, drill the three holes to a depth of
3. If the bottom is visible on-screen with a digital depth readout, the unit
approximately 1" (25 mm).
3. Proceed to section 2. Install the Transducer. is working properly. CONTACT HUMMINBIRD
NOTE: On fiberglass hulls, it is best to use progressively larger drill bits to 4. 2D Sonar Test: If the unit is working properly, gradually increase the boat Contact Humminbird Customer Service in any of the following ways:
Turbulence-Free Mounting Guidelines reduce the chance of chipping or flaking the outer coating. speed to test high-speed performance.
It is very important to locate the transducer in an area that is relatively free of Web site:
turbulent water. Consider the following to find the best location with the least 5. Use a marine-grade silicone sealant to fill the drilled holes. 2. Adjust the angle of the transducer, so it is parallel with the length of the 5. Review the sonar returns displayed on the (2D) Sonar View. If the unit
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amount of turbulence: boat hull, with a slight down angle (approximately 5 degrees). functions well at low speeds, but begins to skip or miss the bottom at
6. Align the transom bracket with the mounting holes. The center slot should
Adjusting the Transducer Running Angle higher speeds, the transducer requires adjustment. E-mail:
be above the two outer slots. Confirm the bracket is level.
CAUTION! If you do change the transducer position, re-trace the [email protected]
7. Using a hand socket/nut driver, install Attaching the Bracket to the Transom
position of the mounting bracket before proceeding.
the three #10-1" (25 mm) screws into Telephone:
the drilled holes, but do not tighten 6. Side Imaging® Test: Select a Side Imaging View.
too high 1-800-633-1468
completely.
HELIX: Press and hold the VIEW key. Select Sonar > Side Imaging View. Direct Shipping:
NOTE: Make sure the mounting screws correctly aligned
are snug, but do not fully tighten the
SOLIX: Press the Home key. Select a Side Imaging View. Humminbird
mounting screws at this time to allow the too low Other: See your control head operations manual. Service Department
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3. Hand tighten the two pivot bolts, using a 1/2" (13 mm) wrench. nothing obstructing the display of the side imaging beams.
Hours of Operation:
Finalize the Transducer Installation
NOTE: You will finalize the installation after you route the cable and test the
2. Install the Transducer installation in the following procedures. Once you have reached a consistently good sonar signal at the desired speeds,
Monday - Friday
you are ready to lock down the transducer settings. 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Central Standard Time)
The transom bracket allows you to adjust the height, and the pivot bolts allow
1 2 3 4 5 6 you to adjust the angle of the transducer. These adjustments help reduce
cavitation and air bubbles around the transducer during operation.
4. Route the Cable 8. Confirm the transom bracket is level and hand tighten the screws until they
are secure. Hand tighten only!
1 Avoid areas where there is turbulent water flow. Turbulent water is You can route the cable over the transom or through a hole in the transom
1. Align the transducer bracket with the holes on top of the transducer.
normally confined to areas immediately aft of ribs, strakes, or rivets on the above the waterline. Your boat may have a pre-existing wiring channel or conduit Fully tighten the two pivot bolts, using a 1/2" (13 mm) torque wrench to 12
bottom of the boat, and in the immediate area of the propeller(s). The best 2. Use a Phillips-head screwdriver to install a 7/16" (11 mm) screw and #8 split that you can use to route the cable. Select the routing method that is best for ft-lbs. If you don’t have a torque wrench, use a crescent/box wrench to hand
way to locate turbulence-free water is to view the transom while the boat is ring lock washer into each bracket hole (6 holes total). Hand tighten each your boat configuration, and purchase any extension cables, cable clips, clamps, tighten the two pivot bolts until they are secure, then turn the wrench 45
moving. screw until each split ring lock washer flattens. Hand tighten only. etc. as needed. to 60 degrees more. Hand tighten only!
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Présentation de l'installation d'installation des sections 1 et 2. Lorsque vous avez terminé l’installation de la tête de commande, le transducteur et
Positionnement du support de montage
Nouvelle installation : Consulter Directives de montage sans turbulence et Ajustement de la hauteur Mise à niveau du support que vous avez acheminé tous les câbles, vous devez effectuer des essais avant de
passer à la section 1. Monter le support de tableau arrière sur le bateau. bloquer le transducteur en position. Essais doivent être effectués bateau dans les
Level
eaux profondes de 60 cm (2 pi) ou plus. Le transducteur doit être complètement
Transducteur précédemment installé : Si un transducteur XHS était TOP
level immergée car le signal sonar ne peut pas passer à travers l'air.
Use 5/32”
précédemment installé sur le tableau arrière, le support inclus dans cette trousse drill bit.
level
Drill
Drill
TOP
Drill
Drill
1. Appuyez sur la touche Mise en marche (POWER) pour mettre la tête de
Drill Drill
commande en marche.
1. Alignez le support en métal sur les trous de montage existants pour
confirmer que les trous correspondent à ceux de l'installation précédente, Le tête de commande active le mode de fonctionnement normal si un
puis passez en revue les exigences d'installation incluses dans cette section. 380 mm (15 po) depuis prop(s) transducteur est détecté.
Remplissez tous les trous inutilisés avec un agent d'étanchéité à base de 2. Sélectionnez une vue sonar à afficher à l'écran.
silicone de qualité marine.
HELIX : Appuyez sur la touche AFFICHAGE et tenez-la enfoncée.
2. Assurez-vous que le bateau est à niveau sur la remorque (du port au tribord 3. Continuez à maintenir le support sur le tableau arrière du bateau, puis Sélectionnez Sonar > Vue sonar.
et de la proue à la poupe). servezvous d’un crayon ou d’un marqueur pour marquer l’emplacement des POUR COMMUNIQUER AVEC HUMMINBIRD
SOLIX : Appuyez sur la touche Accueil. Sélectionnez une vue sonar.
3. Passer à la section 2. Installer le transducteur. trois trous de montage. Marquez les trous à percer près du haut de chaque Communiquez avec le service à la clientèle de l’une des façons suivantes :
fente, en vous assurant que la marque est centrée dans la fente. Autre : Consultez le guide d'utilisation de votre tête de commande.
2. Ajustez l'angle du transducteur de sorte qu'il soit parallèle à la longueur site Web :
Directives de montage sans turbulence 3. Si le fond et un indicateur numérique de la profondeur sont visibles à l’écran,
4. Assurez-vous, avant de percer, que le foret de la perceuse est
de la coque du bateau avec un léger angle vers le bas (environ 5°). c’estque l’appareil fonctionne adéquatement. humminbird.com
Il est très important de positionner le transducteur à un endroit relativement libre perpendiculaire à la surface du tableau arrière, et NON parallèle au sol.
de turbulences. Tenez compte des facteurs suivants pour déterminer Ajustement de l'angle de fonctionnement du transducteur 4. 2D Sonar Test : Si l’appareil fonctionne correctement, augmentez Courrier électronique :
l’emplacement où il y aura le moins de turbulences: À l’aide d’un foret de 4 mm (5/32 po), percez les trois trous d’une profondeur progressivement la vitesse du bateau pour tester les performances à haute
approximative de 25 mm (1 po). vitesse. [email protected]
REMARQUE : Pour les coques en fibre de verre, il vaut mieux 5. Examinez les retours de sonar affichés sur la vue sonar (2D). Téléphone :
commencer avec un foret d’un diamètre plus petit et utiliser des forets trop haut
d’un diamètre plus grand par la suite afin de réduire les chances d’écailler MISE EN GARDE ! Si vous décidez de changer la position du transducteur, 1-800-633-1468
le revêtement extérieur. retracez au préalable la position du support de montage.
bon alignement Adresse d'expédition directe :
5. Servez-vous d'un agent d'étanchéité à base de silicone de qualité marine 6. Essai de l'imagerie latérale : Sélectionnez une vue d'imagerie latérale.
Humminbird
pour remplir les trous percés. trop bas HELIX : Appuyez sur la touche VISUALISER sans la relâcher. Sélectionnez Service Department
6. Alignez le tableau arrière avec les trous de montage. La fente du centre doit Sonar > Vue d'imagerie latérale. 678 Humminbird Lane
être au-dessus des deux autres fentes. Confirmez que le support est bien à 3. Serrez les deux boulons pivot à l'aide d'une clé de 13 mm (1/2 po). SOLIX : Appuyez sur la touche Accueil. Sélectionnez une vue d'imagerie Eufaula, AL 36027 USA
niveau. latérale.
REMARQUE : Vous percerez le troisième trou de montage et compléterez Heures de fonctionnement :
7. Avec une clé à douille, installez les trois Fixation du support l’installation après avoir acheminé le câble et effectué des essais (dans les Autre : Consultez le guide d'utilisation de votre tête de commande.
du lundi au vendredi
vis à de nº10 - 25 mm (1 po) dans les procédures suivantes). 7. Naviguez en ligne droite à une vitesse comprise à la vitesse de pêche à
trous percés, mais ne les serrez pas la traîne. Confirmez qu'aucune obstruction n'apparaît des faisceaux de 8 h à 16 h 30 (heure normale du Centre)
complètement. 4. Acheminement du câble d'imagerie latérale sur l'écran.
1 2 3 4 5 6 REMARQUE : Assurez-vous que les
Vous pouvez faire passer le câble par dessus le tableau arrière du bateau ou à Finaliser l'installation du transducteur
vis de montage maintiennent le support travers un trou dans le tableau ci-dessus la ligne de flottaison. Il se peut que
1 Éviter les zones où il y a un écoulement d'eau turbulent. Turbulences se votre bateau soit déjà muni d’une canalisation ou conduite de câblage, que vous Lorsque vous obtenez un bon signal continu du sonar, vous serez prêt à bloquer
en place, mais ne les serrez pas à fond
limitent normalement aux zones situées directement à l’arrière des pourriez utiliser pour acheminer le câble du transducteur. Sélectionnez la méthode les réglages du transducteur.
pour le moment afin de permettre à
membrures, virures ou rangées de rivets sous le bateau et dans la zone l’ensemble transducteur de glisser à des de routage qui est le mieux pour la configuration de votre bateau, et acheter de 8. Confirmer le support du tableau arrière est de niveau et serrez les vis
immédiate de l’hélice (des hélices). La meilleure façon de localiser un fins d’ajustement. câbles d'extension, des serre-câbles, pinces, etc, si nécessaire. jusqu'à ce qu'ils soient en sécurité. Serrez à la main seulement!