User manual LOWRANCE EP-DDS SKIMMER TRANSDUCER

[. . . ] 988-0154-98B Skimmer Transducer Installation Instructions This document shows how to install the EP-DDS Skimmer Transducer and how to connect it to a NMEA 2000® network. NMEA 2000 is the communication bus standard developed by the National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) for use in boats. Lowrance has introduced a line of products that can communicate over a NMEA 2000 network (LowranceNet). All Lowrance NMEA 2000 capable devices are either NMEA 2000 certified or certification is pending. [. . . ] 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. Notice there are letters molded into each ratchet. 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. Place the ratchets onto the transducer with the letter "A" aligned with the 12 o'clock position on the transducer stem. [. . . ] WE WILL NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES BE LIABLE TO ANYONE FOR ANY SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR OTHER INDIRECT DAMAGE OF ANY KIND. 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. [. . . ]