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Humminbird CH Thirty II Operation Manual

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  • Page 2 CH-THIRTY II OPERATIONS MANUAL OPERATING YOUR CH THIRTY II Before attempting to operate your Humminbird CH Thirty II, it is recommended that you read the operations manual thoroughly. You will find several features on this unit, not found on any other Chart Recorder.

  • Page 3: Installation

    Humminbird Chart, it is suggested that care and careful planning be exercised in the mounting of the transducer. The Humminbird CH Thirty II is designed to operate with the 39 ° cone angle X2-C transducer. A transom...
  • Page 4 of a chart recorder is required. If high speed operation is desired, the rear of the transducer should be lowered five degrees so that a smooth flow of water is experienced from the hull and across the face of the transducer. Note: Use the above method of transducer installation on all aluminum hulls.
  • Page 5 You may choose to install the transducer yourself inside the hull of your FIBERGLASS boat. If so, we recommend a good, two-part epoxy such as the one available in our Humminbird epoxy kit. We recommend the following steps: Any style of Humminbird transducer may be installed inside the hull.

  • Page 6: Installing The Power Cable

    INSTALLING THE POWER CABLE The PC-3 power cable is supplied with your Chart. It has a red lead and black lead. Connect your unit to a 12 volt DC power source. Red cable to a ( + ), black to negative (-). A THREE AMP SLO- BLO AMP FUSE SHOULD BE INSTALLED BETWEEN THE RED CABLE AND POSITIVE POLE ON YOUR 12 VOLT BATTERY.

  • Page 7: Operational Instructions

    OPERATIONAL INSTRUCTIONS Your Humminbird CH-THIRTY II has five control knobs located in the front of the unit. It is suggested that you understand the function of each before attempting to operate the unit. 1. Paper Speed: The first control knob located to the far left is the paper speed control. This knob also serves as the “ON/Off”...
  • Page 8 This change in belt speed will only affect the depth. It will have no effect on the speed of the paper. Your Humminbird chart paper is lined, and these lines can help pinpoint your target by knowing the depth represented based upon the depth range of the unit. For example, on the 30 foot scale, the distance between the lines is 2 ½...

  • Page 9: Front Panel Removal

    FRONT PANEL REMOVAL The exclusive Humminbird amber viewing window is part of a delicate front panel which exposes both the paper cartridge and the stylus belt. Either may be adjusted or changed through this front paned by snapping open the two square closures located in the upper corners of the front panel (Photo 1).

  • Page 10: Changing Paper

    CHANGING PAPER Your Humminbird CH-THIRTY II has the most revolutionary paper system of any chart recorder on the market. As a result, changing paper is a very simple operation. After dropping or removing the viewing window, the stylus must be moved to the back of the bottom pulley, out of the way, to avoid damage.
  • Page 11 Insert the plugs into the new roll of paper and take up core (Photo 4). Tape the end of the new roll onto the take up core. Note: Be sure the paper is taped on square. Roll several turns around the core., be sure it is rolled straight on the core.
  • Page 12 Insert the cartridge into the unit and press firmly against the front until it clicks into position. Note: The cartridge will go in either way. Make sure your printed edge of the chart paper is always at the bottom of the cartridge. Rotate the stylus belt downward by hand to insure that the paper is installed properly and will not interfere with the stylus.
  • Page 13 Note: In cases of high humidity, it is recommended that the paper and cartridge be removed and stored in a warm, dry place. This will prevent the paper from swelling, possibly causing a feed problem. Note: Spare cartridges are available. A pre-loaded cartridge will save time and can be changed in a matter of seconds.

  • Page 14: Interference Sources

    CHANGING A STYLUS After prolonged running a stylus may tend to wear and require replacing. To replace the stylus element, open the front cover and rotate the stylus belt until the stylus holder is in the center of the unit. Your new stylus will come in two pieces.

  • Page 15: Maintenance

    installations do generate static electricity. High power radio transmitters can also have nuisance effects. V. H. F. Radios may also cause unit interference. A second depth sounder being operated simultaneously to the chart will also cause interference. Turn all other depth sounders off while operating the Chart Recorder.

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