User manual HUMMINBIRD PIRANHA PORTABLE 2X

[. . . ] Handling and/or opening this unit may result in exposure to lead, in the form of solder. Warning: This product contains lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects and other reproductive harm. ®2002 Techsonic Industries TABLE OF CONTENTS Section 1: CASE ASSEMBLY Introduction . Assembling the Transducer Mount Attaching the Transducer Cable . 2 . 2 . 2 . 3 . 3 . 4 . 5 . 5 . 5 . 6 . 6 . 7 . 7 . [. . . ] Make sure that the gasket is clean of debris. Reattach the battery door to the case using a #2 Phillips screwdriver. Partially insert one screw and then the other. Hand tighten only; do not use power tools. 4. Enlarged view of battery layout Polarity shows top of battery as viewed with the battery installed. 5. Under normal use you should expect the life of the batteries to last 25 hours with the LCD backlights on, to 60 hours with the backlights off. INTRODUCTION TO MOUNTING Hull Once your Piranha Portable is fully assembled, (see the Piranha Portable Case Assembly section for more information) it takes just a few easy steps before you are ready to fish, namely: 1. 2. Mounting the Transducer Mounting the Case. Mounting the Transducer 1. Detach the transducer suction cup mount from the back of the case. ³/" Unwind the desired amount of cable needed for the fishing platform and then clip cable on one of the two indentions located on either side. Attach the suction cup to the back of the hull next to the motor. Make sure to keep the transducer at least 20 inches away from the motor. 5 MOUNTING THE CASE MOUNTING THE CASE / SURFACE MOUNT 4. When using the suction cup transducer on a moving boat, it is best to secure the transducer cable in case of accidental release. A loose transducer cable can cause damage to itself, your boat, or become entangled in the propeller. Attach the tie down strap to the transducer cable and loop the cable around an immovable object such as a rail or fitting as shown in the illustration. Metal Boat rail at position farthest from motor at rear of craft. P To orta ble Transducer Cable ly nd r a mb ce se du as ns Cup tra To ction Su Tie Down Strap 5. 6. If desired, mount the case (see Mounting the Case section for more information). Rotate the control head up, power on, and fish (for information on how to use the control head see your Piranha Operations manual. ) MOUNTING THE CASE Since it has a large rubber footprint, the Piranha Portable case grips to almost any surface. If a more secure attachment is desired, however, there are a couple of different options to choose from: 1. Surface mount (not included) Nylon web strap (not included). Surface Mount, (not included) Surface Mount The Piranha Portable surface mount is an easy to install mount that allows for quick and secure attachment to many different surfaces. 1. Place the surface mount on the desired surface and make sure there is enough room to rotate the case 180 degrees. Put a mark in each curved slot located on the surface mount. Remove the mount and drill two ¹/" (3. 2mm) pilot holes. Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver, attach the two #8 screws and black washers provided in the hardware bags. Hand tighten only; do not use power tools. For best results have the "Piranha" text on the surface mount face you right side up and horizontal, reading from left to right, as shown in the illustration. Align the universal mount on the back of the Piranha Portable case with the surface mount by turning the portable case 90 degrees. 6. 6 MOUNTING THE CASE NYLON WEB STRAP / REMOVING THE CASE AFTER USE 7. [. . . ] If charges are not prepaid, the unit will be returned C. O. D. If you are experiencing problems related to bottom or depth readings, please send your transducer along with your unit when sending for repair. CUSTOMER RESOURCE CENTER If you have any questions, call our Humminbird Customer Resource Center Hotline: 1-334-687-0503 Throughout the U. S. and Canada, hours are Monday-Friday, 8:15 a. m. Or visit our web site: www. humminbird. com for Product Support and troubleshooting guides. [. . . ]