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  • Page 1 MAGNUM MAGNUM MAGNUM 10 TS ELECTRIC DOWNRIGGERS Owner's Manual...
  • Page 2 THANK YOU Thank you for purchasing a Cannon downrigger. We have designed your new downrigger to be an accurate and reliable tool that will enhance fishing control and improve your ability to catch fish. We hope that you enjoy the use of your new downrigger and enjoy the benefit of controlled depth fishing for years to come by always following safe boating practices and laws wherever you are fishing.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS S A F E T Y C O N S I D E R AT I O N S ........ 4 F I S H I N G W I T H T H E D O W N R I G G E R ....33 Downrigger Operation .........

  • Page 4: Safety Considerations

    WARNING You are responsible for the safe and prudent operation of your vessel. We have designed your Cannon product to be an accurate and reliable tool that will enhance boat operation and improve your ability to catch fish. This product does not relieve you from the responsibility for safe operation of your boat.

  • Page 5: Warranty

    Your retailer is not authorized to repair or replace them. ® Major parts, such as the motor and main frame, must be returned to JOME in Mankato, Minnesota, or a Cannon Authorized Service ®...

  • Page 6: Know Your Boat

    KNOW YOUR BOAT Port Starboard Inboard Outboard Port Starboard Keel Gunwale Transom Stern Gunwale Stern Hull © 2020 Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics, Inc. cannondownriggers.com...

  • Page 7: Features

    Switch NOTICE: Specifications subject to change without notice. This diagram is for reference only and may differ from your actual downrigger. The Magnum 5 does not have a Telescopic Boom or Boom Clamps. © 2020 Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics, Inc.

  • Page 8: Installation

    INSTALLING THE MAGNUM Your new Cannon Magnum comes with the hardware you’ll need to directly install it to the boat. Cannon recommends mounting your downrigger using a deck plate and also offers a variety of accessories to customize your installation. Read these installation instructions to learn more and visit cannondownriggers.com...

  • Page 9: Mounting Considerations

    Cannon offers a complete line of mounting accessories that allow you to optimize your installation to fit the way you fish. Before making any permanent changes to your boat, consider what accessories might be used in your application.

  • Page 10: Tools And Resources Required

    Gimbal Mount SIDE/RAIL MOUNTS DECK PLATES GIMBAL MOUNTS Can be mounted to a welded Cannon deck plates prevent Designed to fit medium-sized T-section. Side/Rail Mounts deflection and add stability flush mounted rod holders can also be to decks. Recommended for built into the gunwale of larger (Item No.

  • Page 11: Installation

    Swivel Base Swivel Base NOTICE: The Swivel Base can be purchased as an Release Knob Release Knob accessory for the Magnum 5 at cannondownriggers.com. Mounting Mounting Location Location © 2020 Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics, Inc.
  • Page 12 INSTALLING THE BASE Once satisfied with the selected location, begin by using the Swivel Base or Mounting Base as a Mounting Holes Mounting Holes mounting template. Swivel Base Swivel Base Mounting Mounting Release Release Mounting Mounting Hole Hole Knob Knob Holes Holes Take the Base and place it at the desired location.
  • Page 13 Phillips Phillips Screws Screws prevent seizing. Screws Screws NOTICE: Consider installing an optional Cannon Lock on the Mounting Base for added security. Mounting Location Mounting Location (Item No. 1903020) Item(s) needed: #8 x 4 The Mounting Base will be installed to the Swivel...

  • Page 14: Installing The Clutch Knob

    INSTALLING ThE CLuTCh KNOB Once the Base(s) are secured together, replace Downrigger Assembly Downrigger Assembly the Downrigger Assembly on the Mounting Base and secure it with the Soft Grip Knob. Hand tighten. Spool Spool Soft Soft Grip Grip Knob Knob Mounting Base Mounting Base Mounting Location...

  • Page 15: Installing The Boom Or Telescopic Boom

    #D x 1 or #E x 1 #46 x 1 #48 x 1 For the Magnum 5 downrigger, take the Boom (Item #46) and identify both ends. The end of the Boom with the screw hole closest to the edge will be placed the furthest from the Downrigger Assembly.
  • Page 16 INSTALLING THE BOOM OR TELESCOPIC BOOM Item(s) needed: #12 x 1 #14 x 1 Take the Ball Hook (Item #14) and place the Stainless Stainless Stainless Steel Hex Nut (Item #12) on it. Turn the Steel Hex Nut Steel Hex Nut Hex Nut far onto the Ball Hook, nearly to the end of the threads.
  • Page 17 INSTALLING THE BOOM OR TELESCOPIC BOOM Item(s) needed: #6 x 1 The Boom will be held in place with a Screw and Downrigger Assembly Downrigger Assembly Downrigger Assembly Downrigger Assembly Nylock Nut. On the back side of the Downrigger Boom Boom Boom Boom...
  • Page 18 INSTALLING ThE BOOM OR TELESCOPIC BOOM With the Boom secured to the Downrigger Assembly, slide the Ball Hook Extrusion down on Ball Hook Ball Hook the Boom until it is seated against the Downrigger Extrusion Extrusion Assembly. Rotate the Ball Hook Extrusion so that Boom Boom Downrigger Assembly...

  • Page 19: Installing The Swivel Head/Boom End

    Next install the Boom End (Item #38) on the end of Boom End Boom End Boom Boom the Boom. Take the Boom End and find the mounting hole along the shaft. For Magnum 5 downriggers, Shaft Shaft the Boom End will be inserted into the end of the Boom Boom...

  • Page 20: Terminating The Downrigger Line

    TERMINATING ThE DOWNRIGGER LINE TERMINATING ThE DOWNRIGGER LINE With the body of the Cannon downrigger installed, the Line on the To watch a video of Terminating the Spool can be terminated. The downrigger comes standard with Cannon Downrigger, follow the link stainless steel Line held in place on the Spool with a Rubber Band.
  • Page 21 TERMINATING THE DOWNRIGGER LINE The Clutch Knob holds tension on the Spool. Loosen the Clutch Knob on the side of the Spool Spool downrigger by turning it clockwise while keeping tension on the Line. Pull the Line so that there is enough slack to feed the Line Clutch Clutch through the Pulley.
  • Page 22 #36 X 1 Take the Snap Swivel (Item #36) and attach it to Cannon Cannon the hook at the bottom of the Cannon Terminator Terminator Terminator (Item #32). The Snap Swivel can be attached by inserting the end with the smaller metal loop...
  • Page 23 Terminator through the hole to the front of Line Line the Terminator. Cannon Cannon m. When the Cannon Terminator is turned over facing Terminator Terminator forward, the Line should follow the Track along the Track Track left side of the Terminator to the Bottom Hook. The...
  • Page 24 TERMINATING THE DOWNRIGGER LINE With the front of the Cannon Terminator still facing toward you, take the Line and place it along the track along the right side of the Terminator and Cannon Cannon insert it so that it exits the hole at the far end of...
  • Page 25 Slide the Cushion Sleeve Terminator securely over the Terminator until it is seated against it. Once fully seated, the downrigger is Cannon Cannon successfully terminated. A Cannon Weight can Terminator Terminator Line Line then be attached directly to the Snap Swivel.

  • Page 26: Installing The Rear Mount Rod Holder

    INSTALLING ThE REAR MOuNT ROD hOLDER INSTALLING ThE REAR MOuNT ROD hOLDER The Cannon Magnum and Cannon Magnum TS downriggers come with one Rear Mount Rod Holder. The Rod Holder incorporates a two-piece locking tooth design. This allows independent adjustment...
  • Page 27 INSTALLING THE REAR MOUNT ROD HOLDER Item(s) needed: #20 X 1 or 2 #22 x 1 or 2 #34 X 1 #36 X 1 A Soft Grip Knob will be used to secure the Dual Axis Rod Holder Tube to the Arm just installed. Spring Release Spring Release Take one of the Soft Grip Knobs (Item #20) and...

  • Page 28: Battery & Wiring Installation

    CAuTION These guidelines apply to general rigging to support your Cannon product. Powering multiple downriggers or additional electrical devices from the same power circuit may impact the recommended conductor gauge and circuit breaker size. If you are using wire longer than that provided with your unit, follow the conductor gauge and circuit breaker sizing table below.

  • Page 29: Recommendations For Maintaining Boat's Electrical Condition

    The line on your downrigger should be replaced every 2 years. Etching of the line can weaken it physically and electrically. • The use of Cannon coated weights and the snap assembly with the insulator will help insulate the weight from the positively charged line.

  • Page 30: Connecting To The Battery

    POWERING MULTIPLE Quick Connect Plug Quick Connect Plug DOWNRIGGERS Cannon #1 Cannon #1 When operating multiple downriggers, run a maximum of 2 downriggers per dedicated 12 volt battery. Follow the instructions from the "Connecting to the Battery" section of these Installation...

  • Page 31: Additional Considerations

    ADDITIONAL ACCESSORIES CONNECTED TO DOWNRIGGER BATTERIES Significant damage to your Cannon downrigger, your boat electronics, and your boat can occur if incorrect connections are made between your downrigger batteries and other battery systems. It is recommended to use an exclusive battery system for your downrigger.

  • Page 32: Wiring Diagram

    WIRING DIAGRAM MAGNUM & MAGNUM TS The following Wiring Diagram applies to all Magnum and Magnum TS models. Blue Positive Ion Control (PIC) White green Toggle Switch Purple Motor (+) red Battery (-) black Battery (+) red Motor (-) black Battery (-) black Positive Ion...

  • Page 33: Fishing With The Downrigger

    FISHING WITH THE DOWNRIGGER DOWNRIGGER OPERATION Become familiar with how to operate your downrigger for peak fishing performance. Line Counter Line Counter Boom Boom Clutch Knob Clutch Knob Removeable Spool Cover Removeable Spool Cover Toggle Switch Toggle Switch This controls the power to the downrigger when moving the Weight up and down. TOGGLE SWITCh - LINE COuNTER - The Line Counter provides a reading of how much line has been released from the Spool.

  • Page 34: Attaching The Snap Assembly With Insulator

    Stopping the weight at water level eliminates the line strain caused by a bouncing weight or a weight hitting the boom end and it also prevents the weight from swinging into the boat hull. This feature comes on all Cannon electric downriggers and requires the boat to be properly grounded and the use of an electrically conductive cable such as stainless steel.

  • Page 35: Attaching A Line Release

    To watch a video on how to attach a The last step in prepping the downrigger for fishing is to attach a Line Release, follow the link on-line Line Release. To attach the Line Release, first attach a Cannon https://youtu.be/qpONbVgbbt8 Weight and then follow the steps below:...

  • Page 36: Safe Transport

    SAFE TRANSPORT SAFE TRANSPORT When done fishing with the downrigger it is recommended to store the downrigger and its parts securely for transport. Use common sense when transporting the downrigger and secure all loose or moving parts. Best practices include but are not limited to the following: •...

  • Page 37: Using The Downrigger

    Ion Control (PIC) is the use of electricity to control the charge on the downrigger line and its fluctuation so that it is always maintained at a specified set voltage. Cannon’s electric downriggers offer fishermen a big advantage in being able to stabilize and control the positive charge around their boat with the PIC system.

  • Page 38: Short Stop

    POSITIVE ION CONTROL MEASuRING ThE ELECTRICAL POTENTIAL OF YOuR BOAT A voltmeter with a scale of zero to one volts will measure the electrical potential of your boat. Place the ground lead of the voltmeter on the motor or the battery ground. Place the positive lead of the voltmeter on the stainless steel downrigger line while it is in the water.

  • Page 39: Blowback Calculations

    Line needs to be released from the spool to get back to your target depth. The following charts provide you with approximate blowback information for three sizes of Cannon downrigger Weights pulled at three different speeds with no lures attached and with no current in the water. Water current, water current drag, water salinity and the use of non-Cannon products will affect your actual trolling depth and blowback.

  • Page 40: Service & Maintenance

    SERVICE & MAINTENANCE ATTAChING ThE CRANK hANDLE ASSEMBLY In case of a dead battery, your downrigger comes equipped with a power loss Manual Crank Handle. This handle allows for the retrieval of your Weight should you lose power or have an electrical failure. To utilize the handle follow the steps below. Unplug the downrigger and make sure it is Downrigger Downrigger...

  • Page 41: Removing The Spool Cover And Replacing The Spool

    REMOVING ThE SPOOL COVER AND REPLACING ThE SPOOL REMOVING ThE SPOOL COVER AND REPLACING ThE SPOOL Your new downrigger comes with a removable Spool Cover. By WARNING removing this cover, you are able to easily gain access to remove the Spool. This feature allows you to easily access tangled line, Do not touch the Spool while the downrigger is in use.
  • Page 42 REMOVING THE SPOOL COVER AND REPLACING THE SPOOL Loosen the two 1/4-20 Phillips Head Screws on opposite sides on the Spool Cover using a Phillips Phillips #2 screwdriver. Head Head Screws Screws NOTICE: Screws are captured in the Spool Cover and will not come out completely.

  • Page 43: Replacing The Clutch Pad

    REPLACING ThE CLuTCh PAD With the Spool and Spool Gear back in place and Phillips Phillips Line Line Head Head the Line routed accurately, replace the Spool Cover Screws Screws back in place on the Downrigger Assembly. Be sure to carefully align the Spool Gear and Counter Gear Spool Gear Spool Gear and that the 3 Digit Line Counter is seated onto...

  • Page 44: Cable Replacement

    CABLE REPLACEMENT CABLE REPLACEMENT WARNING To access the Spool in order to change the line, please follow the direction for "Removing the Spool Cover and Replacing the Spool". Do not touch the Spool while the downrigger is in use. Once the cover is removed and the Spool is accessible, continue to replace the cable by following the instructions below.

  • Page 45: Adjusting The Length Of The Telescopic Boom

    ADJuSTING ThE LENGTh OF ThE TELESCOPIC BOOM ADJuSTING ThE LENGTh OF ThE TELESCOPIC BOOM To adjust the Boom length, with the Telescopic Boom extending away from you, rotate the Boom Boom Clamps Boom Clamps Boom Boom Clamps approximately ¼ turn counterclockwise to unlock.

  • Page 46: Troubleshooting & Faq's

    What is the maximum weight that can be used on a Cannon downrigger? • Optimum, Optimum TS, Digi-Troll 10, Digi-Troll 10 TS, Digi-Troll 5, Digi-Troll 5 TS, Magnum 10, Magnum 10 TS, Magnum 5, Uni-Troll 10, Uni-Troll 10 TS an Uni-Troll 5 ST all have a weight capacity of 20 lbs.

  • Page 47: For Further Troubleshooting And Repair

    56001. Be sure to provide the model and serial numbers of your downrigger when ordering parts. Please use the correct part numbers from the parts list. Payment for any parts ordered from the Cannon Parts Department may be by cash, personal check, Discover Card, MasterCard or VISA.

  • Page 48: Compliance Statements

    Ambient operating temperature range: -10C to 50C Ambient operating humidity range: 5% to 95% Maximum operating altitude: 10,000 feet TRADEMARKS Cannon and Magnum™ are trademarked by or registered trademarks of Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics, Inc. ® CE MASTER USER MANUAL (FOR CE CERTIFIED MODELS) ©...

  • Page 49: Parts Diagram & Parts List

    PARTS DIAGRAM & PARTS LIST MAGNUM 5 PARTS DIAGRAM & PARTS LIST The parts diagram and parts list provides Cannon WEEE compliance disassembly instructions. For more information about where you ® should dispose of your waste equipment for recycling and recovery and/or your European Union member state requirements, please contact your dealer or distributor from which your product was purchased.
  • Page 50 3391732 WASHER, SEALING 3394602 WASHER-FLAT #8 SS 3393480 SCREW-#10 X 1.0" PPH HI-LO SS 3395634 DECAL- SIDE, BLACK *CANNON DECAL* 2065507 LABEL "DO NOT RETURN TO STORE" 3393200 CABLE-POWER, BATTERY 3393201 CAP ASSY, POWER CABLE, BATTERY 3392222 CABLE-POWER, MOTOR, RETRO...
  • Page 51 PARTS DIAGRAM & PARTS LIST Item Part # Description Qty. 3395651 DECAL, KEYPAD COVER, MAG 5 3393471 SCREW - #6-19 X 3/8 TORX ZP 2286792 SWITCH, TOGGLE 3391722 WASHER-FLAT 7/16 SAE 2287693 HWD SHIM SWITCH .750 x .1 1221490 BOOT SWITCH p Not shown on Parts Diagram.
  • Page 52 PARTS DIAGRAM & PARTS LIST SPOOL & COVER PARTS DIAGRAM 128 126 104 106 MAGNUM 5 © 2020 Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics, Inc. cannondownriggers.com...
  • Page 53 3390103 KNOB, SOFT GRIP, CLUTCH 3391737 HDW WASHER,THRUST,17-7 SS 9010280 HDW BEARING, THRUST 3391737 HDW WASHER,THRUST,17-7 SS 3395634 DECAL- SIDE, BLACK *CANNON DECAL* 3390910 HANDLE-CRANK, MANUAL 3392707 SPRING, REEL 3396020 BALL BEARING, REEL 3393474 SCREW-DRIVE #14 X .75" SS 3391906...
  • Page 54 PARTS DIAGRAM & PARTS LIST BASE & INSTALLATION hARDWARE PARTS DIAGRAM © 2020 Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics, Inc. cannondownriggers.com...
  • Page 55 ASSY-CNN, BOOM END Item Part # Description Qty. 3391955 BASE-MOUNT, MAG ST 3390101 KNOB-CANNON, SOFT GRIP 3393000 RING, RETAINING, 1/4" SHAFT 9280720 HDW SCR 1/4 20X2 TRUSS HD PHIL 9280713 HDW SCR 1/4 20X1 1/2 TRUSS HEA 2263103 NUT-1/4-20 NYLOCK SS...
  • Page 56 PARTS DIAGRAM & PARTS LIST REAR MOuNT ROD hOLDER PARTS DIAGRAM © 2020 Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics, Inc. cannondownriggers.com...
  • Page 57 HDW SPRING RELEASE PIN 3392033 TUBE, DUAL AXIS RD HLDR 3390101 KNOB-CANNON, SOFT GRIP p Not shown on Parts Diagram. ✖ This part is included in an assembly and cannot be ordered individually. © 2020 Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics, Inc.
  • Page 58 PARTS DIAGRAM & PARTS LIST MAGNUM 10 & MAGNUM 10 TS PARTS DIAGRAM & PARTS LIST The parts diagram and parts list provides Cannon WEEE compliance disassembly instructions. For more information about where you ® should dispose of your waste equipment for recycling and recovery and/or your European Union member state requirements, please contact your dealer or distributor from which your product was purchased.
  • Page 59 3391732 WASHER, SEALING 3394602 WASHER-FLAT #8 SS 3393480 SCREW-#10 X 1.0" PPH HI-LO SS 3395634 DECAL- SIDE, BLACK *CANNON DECAL* 2065507 LABEL "DO NOT RETURN TO STORE" 3393200 CABLE-POWER, BATTERY 3393201 CAP ASSY, POWER CABLE, BATTERY 3392222 CABLE-POWER, MOTOR, RETRO...
  • Page 60 PARTS DIAGRAM & PARTS LIST Item Part # Description Qty. 3395800 DECAL, WARNING, POWER CABLE 3394721 INSERT, FRAME 1/4-20 3395652 DECAL, KEYPAD COVER, MAG 10 3395653 DECAL, KEYPAD CRV, MAG 10TS *TS* 3393471 SCREW-#16-19 X 3/8 TORX ZP 2286792 SWITCH, TOGGLE 3391722 WASHER-FLAT 7/16 SAE 2286793...
  • Page 61 PARTS DIAGRAM & PARTS LIST BASE & INSTALLATION hARDWARE PARTS DIAGRAM © 2020 Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics, Inc. cannondownriggers.com...
  • Page 62 PIN - RELEASE 3396430 TOP, SWIVEL MOLDED 9010004 HDW BEARING SWIVEL BASE 3391955 BASE-MOUNT, MAG ST 3390101 KNOB-CANNON, SOFT GRIP 3393000 RING, RETAINING, 1/4" SHAFT 9280720 HDW SCR 1/4 20X2 TRUSS HD PHIL 9280713 HDW SCR 1/4 20X1 1/2 TRUSS HEA 2263103...
  • Page 63 PARTS DIAGRAM & PARTS LIST SPOOL & COVER PARTS DIAGRAM 200 198 176 178 MAGNUM 10 TS 200 198 176 178 MAGNUM 10 © 2020 Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics, Inc. cannondownriggers.com...
  • Page 64 3390103 KNOB, SOFT GRIP, CLUTCH 3391737 HDW WASHER,THRUST,17-7 SS 9010280 HDW BEARING, THRUST 3391737 HDW WASHER,THRUST,17-7 SS 3395634 DECAL- SIDE, BLACK *CANNON DECAL* 3390910 HANDLE-CRANK, MANUAL 3392707 SPRING, REEL *TS* 3396020 BALL BEARING, REEL *TS* 3393474 SCREW-DRIVE #14 X .75" SS...
  • Page 65 PARTS DIAGRAM & PARTS LIST TELESCOPIC BOOM & BOOM END PARTS DIAGRAM © 2020 Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics, Inc. cannondownriggers.com...
  • Page 66 PARTS DIAGRAM & PARTS LIST TELESCOPIC BOOM & BOOM END PARTS LIST Assembly Part # Description Notes Qty. 3392010 ASSY, BOOM TELESCOPIC, SS *TS* 2210821 ASY BOOM TELESCOPIC 3990200 ASSY-CNN, BOOM END Item Part # Description Notes Qty. 3392001 TUBE, BOOM, BASE, SS *TS* 2290828 24"...
  • Page 67 PARTS DIAGRAM & PARTS LIST REAR MOuNT ROD hOLDER PARTS DIAGRAM © 2020 Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics, Inc. cannondownriggers.com...
  • Page 68 HDW SPRING RELEASE PIN 3392033 TUBE, DUAL AXIS RD HLDR 3390101 KNOB-CANNON, SOFT GRIP p Not shown on Parts Diagram. t Only available with the Magnum TS series downrigger. ✖ This part is included in an assembly and cannot be ordered individually.

  • Page 69: Notes

    NOTES © 2020 Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics, Inc. cannondownriggers.com...
  • Page 70 • Uni-Line Release • Uni-Stacker Release • 4 to 16 lb. weights For a complete listing of Cannon accessories, visit cannondownriggers.com. Cannon Consumer & Technical Service 121 Power Drive Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics, Inc. Mankato, MN 56001 PO Box 8129 Phone (800) 227-6433 ©2020 Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics, Inc.

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