Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product Ultima Humminbird
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TRANSDUCER MOUNTING PROCEDURE Humminbird’s high - speed transducer is supplied with your LCR. This transducer has been designed to give good high speed readings on most all boat designs, including aluminum. Please carefu lly consider the following before installing your transducer.
by rotating up out of the metal spring bracket without harming the transducer, or your boat. The transducer can be re - engaged by simply rotating t he transducer down and snapping it back in place.
Once the location is determined mark and drill three 7/64” dia.. holes noted on the template. Attach the metal bracket using three #10 self threading screws supplied. Be sure to align holes in the center of the Bracket slots. On some aluminum boats it may be necessary to use a wood back - up plate.
NOTE: On boats with more than 15 degree deadrise angle it may be necessary to mount the transducer slightly off parallel with the water l evel. (See Figure E) Mark and drill the three 9/64” dia. holes as shown on the template. Attach the metal bracket using the three #10 self threading screws supplied.
Step 4 TRANSDUCER ASSEMBLY - Insert the transducer assembly into the metal bracket from the bottom. Push up until the holes in the plastic pivot align with the uppermost holes in the bracket. Slide the O - ring on to the headed pin and insert it through the two parts.
wrench provided. The screws are visible through the access holes on each side of the metal bracket. Check to make sure the transducer main body is rigidly fas tened to the pivot. (See Figure H) Step 6 CHECK POSITION OF TRANSDUCER - At this point, check to see that the bottom of the transducer is a minimum of ¼” below the bottom of the transom.
7. Remove the water and transducer and clean the marked area and the bottom of the transducer thoroughly. 8. Using the Humminbird Epoxy Kit or equivalent, mix an ample amount of epoxy without causing it to bubble and pour it in the area the transducer is to be mounted.
Install the mounting knobs and tighten snugly. The unit can now be swiveled and til ted to any desired position..
OTHER MOUNTING OPTIONS 1. The LCR gimbal bracket can also be mounted on the SM - 4, quick disconnect swivel mount. 2. The LCR gimbal bracket can also be mounted directly to the dash without the swivel mount, however, this metho d is not recommended since the unit cannot be rotated.
It plugs into the outlet on the back of the unit marked “Power”. The transducer connector is identified with the letter T and plug s into the outlet on the back of the unit marked “Transducer”.
INSTALLING THE ULTIMA Before mounting the Ultima, gather the parts you need; Ultima, gimbal mounting bracket, mounting hardware kit, power cable, and transduce r cable. If the transducer cable is not long enough for your installation, see "Accessories" earlier in this manual for information on the EC - 6 10' extension cable.
TESTING THE INSTALLATION After installing your Ultima, transducer, and cables, you should test the installation. Testing should be performed on the water, since that is the only way to check your transducer's performance. With your boat at idle, press the POWER button until it "chirps" once to turn the unit on.
WHAT YOU SEE ON - SCREEN OPERATING THE ULTIMA The Ultima offers several functions that you can adjust with the front panel buttons. (Note that to select something with a button, you must press it fully so that you hea r a "chirp" sound). You can get acquainted with these features by actual operation, or when using the simulator.
• Display Speed • TripLog To adjust any of these, press SELECT until the function you want appears. Each function's display tells you how to use the arrow buttons and ONOFF for a djustment; when first learning, you should also refer to the following instructions.
2 . Setting Depth Range; Factory setting: On (Automatic) When you turn the Ultima on, it finds the bottom, sets the ideal depth range, and automatically adjusts the depth range (to as much as 185 meters) as the depth changes. In this "Auto Depth Range" mo de, the bottom is blacked - in for easy - to - understand readings.
4. Enabling Fish Alarm; Factory setting: OFF The Fish Alarm alerts you with a chirping sound whenever the Ultima detects fish (or another object not attached to the bottom). To activate it, select FISH ALARM and press the ON - OFF button. A fish symbol reminds you that the alarm is on.
6. Using Bottom Lock; Factory setting; OFF Bottom Lock provides an up - close view like Zoom, except that in this case the zoomed view automatically moves up or down to stay on the bottom.
8. Setting Display Speed; Factory setting: Maximum The Ultima display is "updated" (advances across the screen) as you move through the water.
Maintenance Your Humminbird Ultima is designed to give you years of trouble - free operation with virtually no maintenance. Follow the simple procedures below to ensure that you Ultima continues to deliver top performance: If the unit comes in contact with salt spray, simply wipe the affected surfaces with a cloth dampened in fresh water.
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