User manual GARMIN ECHO 301C

[. . . ] Do not add any lubrication to the rubber washer. contact garmin Contact Garmin Product Support if you have any questions while using your echo. In the USA, go to www. garmin. com/support, or contact Garmin USA by phone at (913) 397. 8200 or (800) 800. 1020. In Europe, go to www. garmin. com/support and click Contact Support for in-country support information, or contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. by phone at +44 (0) 870. 8501241. tools needed · · · · · · 3 Drill and drill bits /8 in. [. . . ] Apply marine sealant to the included 30 mm M5 screws, and loosely attach the transducer assembly to the transom. Adjust the transducer assembly so that it extends beyond the bottom of the transom approximately 1/8 in. Make sure that the transducer is aligned parallel with the water line. Tighten the 10-32 locking nut until it touches the mounting bracket and then tighten 1/4 turn more (do not overtighten). 2 echoInstallationInstructions Installing the transducer on a trolling Motor Notice Do not cut the transducer cable. Cutting the transducer cable will void your warranty. (50 cm) cable tie through the slot on the transducer mount , with the ridges of the cable tie facing up, until equal lengths extend on both sides of the mount. For use in cold water or in areas with heavy timber or debris, use a metal 4­5 in. worm gear clamp (not included) instead of the cable tie. Installing the Swivel Mount 1. Fasten the mount with the cables installed in the mount (page 4), or without the cables installed in the mount (page 4). Selecting a Swivel-Mount Location Select a location to install the swivel mount, while considering these guidelines. · The location provides a clear view of the screen and access to the keys on the echo. If you plan to route the cables from under the mounting surface, orient the swivel base so that the pass-through holes face the desired direction. Using the swivel base as a template, mark the pilot hole locations . If you plan to route the cables from under the mounting surface, mark the location in the center . Using the appropriate drill bit for the hardware, drill the three pilot holes. If you plan to run the power and transducer cables from under the mounting surface, use a 5/8 in. (16 mm) drill bit to drill a hole through the mounting surface at the location you marked in step 5. echoInstallationInstructions 3 Fastening the Swivel Mount with the cables Installed in the Mount 1. (16 mm) center hole you drilled when preparing the swivel-mount base. Place the swivel-mount base on the mounting surface, route the cables through the cable pass-through holes , and loosely fasten the swivel-mount base using the appropriate screws or bolts . Place the swivel mount on the swivelmount base, but do not fasten it. Place the echo device or cradle into the swivel mount (page 4). Pull out enough slack from the power and transducer cables so that the mount can fully swivel to the desired positions when the cables are connected. [. . . ] Because water is necessary to carry the sonar signal, the transducer must be in the water to work properly. You cannot get a depth or distance reading when out of the water. When you place your boat in the water, check for leaks around any screw holes that were added below the water line. testing the transom Mount transducer Installation Notice When adjusting the depth of the transducer, make the adjustments in small increments. [. . . ]