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Owner’ s Manual full feature sonar Fishfinder 90/140 190-00582-10_0A.indd 1 12/2/2011 3:08:54 PM.
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Fishnder 90/140 Owner ’s Manual iii Introduction Introduction This manual covers the features and operation of the Fishnder 90/140. About This Manual T o get the most out of your Fishnder 90/140, take time to read this manual and learn the operating procedures for your unit in detail.
iv Fishnder 90/140 Owner ’s Manual Introduction T able of Contents Introduction ............................................................. iii About This Manual ...........................................................iii Manual Conventions .
Fishnder 90/140 Owner ’s Manual v Introduction Product Registration Help us better support you by completing our online registration today . Go to http://my .
vi Fishnder 90/140 Owner ’s Manual Introduction W arning Failure to avoid the following potentially hazardous situations could r esult in an accident or collision r esulting in death or serious injury .
Fishnder 90/140 Owner ’s Manual 1 Getting Started Getting Started T o get the most out of your new Fishnder: • Before you install and use your Fishnder , read the information in this manual. • Assemble and install the hardware ( page 5 ).
2 Fishnder 90/140 Owner ’s Manual Getting Started wave information, and then sends the information to the Fishnder . The Fishnder displays the information on the screen for you to see and interpret. The type of transducer and settings you choose determine how the information is shown on the screen.
Fishnder 90/140 Owner ’s Manual 3 Getting Started Understanding the Fishnder Screen Experimentation and experience are the keys to successfully interpreting your Fishnder screen. W e recommend that you take your Fishnder out on familiar water , and spend time learning to interpret what you see on the Fishnder 90 or 140 screen.
4 Fishnder 90/140 Owner ’s Manual Getting Started The Fishnder 90 and 140 include the latest technology in interpreting bottom signals; they can see through sh, structures, and thermoclines (shown in the weakest hues). Even so, large schools of sh or dense structures close to the bottom can affect water depth return readings.
Fishnder 90/140 Owner ’s Manual 5 Installing Y our Fishnder Installing Y our Fishnder Make sure you completely read and understand all instructions before you install and use your Fishnder . If you have problems, contact Garmin Product Support, or seek other professional assistance.
6 Fishnder 90/140 Owner ’s Manual Installing Y our Fishnder Installing the T ransducer Assembling the T ransducer 1. Insert the rubber washer (Q) and plastic spacer (P) into the transducer (G) at the same time. DO NOT lubricate the rubber washer .
Fishnder 90/140 Owner ’s Manual 7 Installing Y our Fishnder 4. Wrap the two ends of the cable tie around the motor body . Place the pointed end of the cable tie through the fastener hole on the opposite end and pull it through until it is snug but not tight.
8 Fishnder 90/140 Owner ’s Manual Installing Y our Fishnder • DO NOT mount the transducer in the path of the prop on single-drive boats. The transducer can cause cavitation that can degrade the boat’ s performance and damage the prop. On twin-drive boats, mount the transducer between the drives, if possible.
Fishnder 90/140 Owner ’s Manual 9 Installing Y our Fishnder T o mount the transducer on a transom: 1. Position the transducer mount at the selected transom location. Make sure the transducer is parallel with the water line. Mark the center locations of each hole on the transducer mount.
10 Fishnder 90/140 Owner ’s Manual Installing Y our Fishnder OK Level Drill pilot holes here. V ertical Bottom of the transom Align with the transom bottom. The transducer should extend 1/8" below berglass hulls or 3/8" below aluminum hulls.
Fishnder 90/140 Owner ’s Manual 1 1 Installing Y our Fishnder T o mount the bracket assembly: 1. Using the tilt mount bracket (Fishnder 90) or the swivel base (Fishnder 140; Fishnder 90 option) as a template, mark the location of the three holes that you use to secure the bracket to the mounting surface.
12 Fishnder 90/140 Owner ’s Manual Installing Y our Fishnder Installing the Wiring Harness The Fishnder comes with a wiring harness that connects the Fishnder to power and the transducer with one easy-to-remove connection. If it is necessary to extend the power wires, use 22 A WG wire.
Fishnder 90/140 Owner ’s Manual 13 Installing Y our Fishnder T esting the T ransom Mount Installation Perform this test after you install the Fishnder . Because you need water to carry the sonar signal, the Fishnder does not function properly with the transducer out of the water .
14 Fishnder 90/140 Owner ’s Manual Operating Y our Fishnder Operating Y our Fishnder ENTER MENU Power key —turns the Fishnder on or off and controls the screen backlight. (Fishnder 140 is shown.) ENTER key —conrms a selection. MENU key —shows or exits a menu.
Fishnder 90/140 Owner ’s Manual 15 Operating Y our Fishnder 3. T o select a setting, use the Arrow keys to move the selection arrow , and press ENTER . (When you reach the end of a menu, the selection arrow wraps to the beginning.) Press and hold an Arrow key to rapidly advance the selection speed.
16 Fishnder 90/140 Owner ’s Manual Operating Y our Fishnder Scroll —sets the rate that the graph scrolls from right to left. If you are sitting still or the graph is moving too fast, slowing or pausing the graph can help. The settings are Ultra, Fast (default), Medium , Slow , and Paused .
Fishnder 90/140 Owner ’s Manual 17 Operating Y our Fishnder Graphs Fish ID— sets how the Fishnder shows underwater targets and background information. If you select a sh symbol, the screen shows only the information related to that symbol (large, medium, and small sizes).
18 Fishnder 90/140 Owner ’s Manual Operating Y our Fishnder Auto Gain —controls the aggressiveness of the Auto Gain. The higher the setting, the greater the number of targets appear on the screen. The lower the setting, the less clutter on the screen.
Fishnder 90/140 Owner ’s Manual 19 Appendix Appendix Specications Fishnder 90 Size: 4.7" W x 4.9" H x 2.43" D (1 1.9 x 12.4 x 6.1 cm) W eight: 15.5 oz (.439 kg) Display: 2.0" W x 3.3" H (5.0 x 8.4 cm), 3.9" (9.
20 Fishnder 90/140 Owner ’s Manual Appendix Cleaning the Case Clean the Fishnder ’ s outer casing (except for the screen) using a cloth dampened with a mild detergent solution, and then wipe it dry . A void chemical cleaners and solvents that may damage plastic components.
Fishnder 90/140 Owner ’s Manual 21 Appendix Software License Agreement BY USING THE FISHFINDER YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE FOLLOWING SOFTW ARE LICENSE AGREEMENT .
22 Fishnder 90/140 Owner ’s Manual Appendix PRODUCT . SOME ST A TES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF INCIDENT AL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMIT A TIONS MA Y NOT APPL Y TO YOU. Garmin retains the exclusive right to repair or replace the unit or software or offer a full refund of the purchase price at its sole discretion.
Fishnder 90/140 Owner ’s Manual 23 Appendix Declaration of Conformity (DoC) Hereby , Garmin, declares that this Fishnder 90/140 is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. T o view the full Declaration of Conformity , see the Garmin W eb site for your Garmin product: www .
24 Fishnder 90/140 Owner ’s Manual Index Index A accessories 19 alarms 16 battery 16 deep 16 sh 17 shallow 16 Anti-reective coating 20 arches 4 assembling the transducer 6 B backlight 14 ba.
Fishnder 90/140 Owner ’s Manual 25 Index R range 15 S scroll 16 selecting a transom mount location 7 setting, changing a 14 setup menu 16 setup menu option 14 shallow alarm 16 simulator mode 4 si.
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