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Inside the Hull Mounted Transducer

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1-Year limited Warranty

We warrant the original retail purchaser that products made by

Humminbird® have been manufactured free from defects in materials

and workmanship. This warranty is effective for one year from the date

of original retail purchase. Humminbird® products found to be defective

and covered by this warranty will be replaced or repaired free of charge

at Humminbird® option and returned to the customer freight prepaid.

Humminbird® sole responsibility under this warranty is limited to the

repair or replacement of a product that has been deemed defective by

Humminbird®. Humminbird® is not responsible for charges connected

with the removal of such product or reinstallation of replaced or

repaired parts.

This warranty does not apply to a product that has been:

• Improperly installed;

• Used in an installation other than that recommended in the product

installation and operation instructions;

• Damaged or has failed because of an accident or abnormal

operation;

• Repaired or modified by entities other than Humminbird®.

Please retain your original receipt as a proof of the purchase date. This

will be required for in-warranty service.

THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES,

OBLIGATIONS OR LIABILITIES ON THE PART OF HUMMINBIRD® AND

WILL BE THE CUSTOMER'S EXCLUSIVE REMEDY, EXCEPT FOR ANY

APPLICABLE IMPLIED WARRANTIES UNDER STATE LAW WHICH ARE

HEREBY LIMITED IN DURATION TO ONE YEAR FROM THE DATE OF

ORIGINAL PURCHASE. IN NO EVENT WILL HUMMINBIRD® BE LIABLE

FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH

OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY RELATING TO THE

PRODUCTS.

Some states do not allow limitations on an implied warranty, or the

exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above

exclusions may not apply to you. You may also have other rights, which

vary from state to state.

Humminbird® Service Policy

Even though you'll probably never need to take advantage of our

incredible service policy, it's good to know that we back our products

this confidently. We do it because you deserve the best. We will make

every effort to repair your unit within three business days from the

receipt of your unit at our factory. This does not include shipping time

to and from our factory. Units received on Friday are typically shipped

by the following Wednesday, units received Monday are typically

shipped by Thursday, etc.

All repair work is performed by factory-trained technicians to meet

exacting factory specifications. Factory-serviced units go through the

same rigorous testing and quality control inspections as new

production units.

After the original warranty period, a standard flat rate service charge

will be assessed for each repair (physical damage and missing parts

are not included). Any repairs made after the original warranty will be

warranted for an additional 90 days after service has been performed

by our factory technicians. You can contact our Customer Resource

Center or visit our website to verify the flat rate repair fee for your

product (visit the Product Support section):

http://www.humminbird.com

We reserve the right to deem any product unserviceable when

replacement parts are no longer available or impossible to obtain. This

Service Policy is valid in the United States only. This applies only to

Humminbird® products returned to our factory in Eufaula, Alabama.

This Service Policy is subject to change without notice.

DOMESTIC (USA) CUSTOMERS:

PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO STORE FOR SERVICE

For all technical issues please call 1-800-633-1468

Or visit www.humminbird.com, click SUPPORT

Please reference product serial number and

model number when contacting Humminbird®.

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Returning Your Unit for Service

Before sending your unit in for repair, please contact the factory, either

by phone or by email, to obtain a Repair Authorization Number for

your unit.

NOTE: Please do not return your Humminbird® to the store for service.

Please have your product model name and serial number available

before calling the factory. If you contact the factory by e-mail, please

include your product model name and serial number in the e-mail, and

use Request for Repair Authorization Number for your e-mail subject

header. You should include your Repair Authorization Number in all

subsequent communications about your unit.

For IN-WARRANTY service, complete the following steps:

• Obtain a Repair Authorization Number from the Humminbird®

Customer Resource Center.

• Tag product with your name, street address, phone number and

your assigned Repair Authorization Number.

• Include a brief written description of the problem.

• Include a copy of your receipt (to show proof and date of

purchase).

• Return product freight prepaid to Humminbird®, using an insured

carrier with delivery confirmation.

For OUT-OF-WARRANTY service, complete the following steps:

• Obtain a Repair Authorization Number from the Humminbird®

Customer Resource Center.

• Include payment in the form of credit card number and expiration

date, money order or personal check. Please do not send cash.

• Tag product with your name, street address, phone number and

your assigned Repair Authorization Number.

• Include a brief written description of the problem.

• Return product freight prepaid to Humminbird®, using an insured

carrier with delivery confirmation.

Contact Humminbird®

Contact the Humminbird® Customer Resource Center

in any of the following ways:

By Telephone

(Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Central Standard Time):

1-800-633-1468

By e-mail

(typically we respond to your e-mail within three business days):

cservice@johnsonoutdoors.com

For direct shipping, our address is:

Humminbird

Service Department

678 Humminbird Lane

Eufaula, AL 36027 USA

WARNING! Do not touch an active transducer during operation, as this

may cause physical discomfort and may result in personal injury in the

form of tissue damage. Handle the transducer only when the power to

the control head is off.

WARNING! This device should not be used as a navigational aid to

prevent collision, grounding, boat damage, or personal injury. When the

boat is moving, water depth may change too quickly to allow time for you

to react. Always operate the boat at very slow speeds if you suspect

shallow water or submerged objects.

WARNING! Disassembly and repair of this electronic unit should

only be performed by authorized service personnel. Any modification

of the serial number or attempt to repair the original equipment or

accessories by unauthorized individuals will void the warranty.

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, birth defects and other

reproductive harm.

The WEEE Directive aims to minimize the impact of end-of-life

electrical and electronic equipment on human health and the

environment. Therefore, any product bearing the WEEE

symbol must not be included with unsorted municipal waste.

Instead, it must be separately collected, treated and recycled.

For proper disposal of this equipment, please contact the Johnson

Outdoors distributor or see www.humminbird.com.

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Thank You

Thank you for choosing Humminbird®, America's #1 name in fishfinders. Humminbird® has built its

reputation by designing and manufacturing top-quality, thoroughly reliable marine equipment. Genuine

Humminbird® accessories offer the opportunity to upgrade and expand the capabilities of your

Humminbird® product.

NOTE: Your transducer may not look exactly like the transducer shown in the illustrations, but it will mount

in exactly the same way.

Your Humminbird® is designed for trouble-free use in even the harshest marine environment. In the

unlikely event that your Humminbird® does require repairs, we offer an exclusive Service Policy - free of

charge during the first year after purchase, and available at a reasonable rate after the one-year period.

For complete details, see the Warranty section included in this manual.

Contact our Customer Resource Center at either 1-800-633-1468 or visit our website at

www.humminbird.com.

Installation Overview

Following are instructions for the installation of this accessory. Before you start installation, we encourage

you to read these instructions carefully in order to get the full benefit from your Humminbird® accessory.

If you find that any items are missing from your installation kit, call our Customer Resource Center at

1-800-633-1468 or visit our website at www.humminbird.com.

Installation

There are a number of ways to install a transducer on your boat. Inside the hull mounting of the

transducer generally produces good results in single thickness fiberglass hulled boats. Humminbird®

cannot guarantee depth performance when transmitting and receiving through the hull of the boat, since

some signal loss will occur. The amount of loss depends on hull construction and thickness, and the

installation.

NOTE: This type of installation requires the use of a slow-cure two-part epoxy. Do not use silicone or any

other soft adhesive material to install the transducer, as this material will reduce the sensitivity of the unit.

Do not use five-minute epoxy, as it has a tendency to cure before all the air bubbles can be purged, thus

reducing signal strength.

Locating the Transducer Mounting Position

Decide where to install the transducer on the inside of the hull, using the following procedure to find the

best location:

1. Observe the outside of the boat hull to find the areas that are mostly free from turbulent water. Avoid

ribs, strakes and other protrusions, as these create turbulence.

2. Make sure that the transducer is located as close to the centerline of the hull and as far aft as possible,

so that it will remain in contact with the water even at high speeds.

Stepped Hull

Ribs

Steps

Inside the Hull Installation

Angled Transducer Installation

Preferred Mounting Area

Summary of content (2 pages)

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5 530509-4_C Inside the Hull Mounted Transducer 6 1-Year limited Warranty Humminbird® Service Policy Returning Your Unit for Service We warrant the original retail purchaser that products made by Humminbird® have been manufactured free from defects in materials and workmanship. This warranty is effective for one year from the date of original retail purchase.
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530509-4_C Inside the Hull Mounted Transducer 2. Trial Installation: You will not be able to adjust the mounting position after you install this Inside the Hull transducer. It is best, therefore, to perform a trial installation first that includes running the boat at various speeds, in order to determine the best mounting area before permanently mounting the transducer. 1. Plug the transducer into the control head, then power up the control head.