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PANOPTIX
PS70-TH
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Important Safety Information
WARNING
See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the chartplotter, fishfinder, or sounder product box for
product warnings and other important information.
You are responsible for the safe and prudent operation of your vessel. Sonar is a tool that enhances your
awareness of the water beneath your boat. It does not relieve you of the responsibility of observing the water
around your boat as you navigate.
To prevent leaks, you must apply marine sealant to the water path to ensure a tight, waterproof seal between
the transducer and hull. Immediately check for leaks after you put the vessel in the water.
CAUTION
Failure to install and maintain this equipment in accordance with these instructions could result in damage or
injury.
To avoid possible personal injury, always wear safety goggles, ear protection, and a dust mask when drilling,
cutting, or sanding.
For the best possible performance and to avoid potential injury, damage to the device, or damage to your vessel,
installation by a qualified marine installer is recommended.
NOTICE
To obtain the best performance and to avoid damage to your boat, you must install the transducer according
to these instructions. Read all installation instructions before proceeding with the installation. If you experience
difficulty during the installation, contact Garmin
®
Support.
When drilling or cutting, always check what is on the opposite side of the surface to avoid damaging the vessel.
When mounting the transducer with the fairing block, you must use the included anti-rotation bolt. Failure to do
so could result in the transducer rotating while the boat is moving and could cause damage to your vessel.
To prevent overheating and interference, do not install the transducer near the engine, in the engine room, or in
another hot location.
To prevent damage to the cable and the transducer, do not use the cable to pick up or pull the transducer and
do not strike the transducer lens.
To prevent permanent damage to the surface of the transducer, do not use solvents such as mineral spirits,
acetone, Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK), or similar products when cleaning. Do not use a power sander or pressure
washer to clean the transducer.
Software Update
You must update the Garmin chartplotter software when you install this device. For instructions on updating the
software, see your chartplotter owner's manual at support.garmin.com.
August 2023
GUID-20571BB4-6748-4763-A557-D42CED793D6D v1

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  • Page 1 Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK), or similar products when cleaning. Do not use a power sander or pressure washer to clean the transducer. Software Update You must update the Garmin chartplotter software when you install this device. For instructions on updating the software, see your chartplotter owner's manual at support.garmin.com. August 2023...
  • Page 2: Tools Needed

    Tools Needed • Drill • 3 mm ( in.) drill bit • 18 mm wrench or adjustable wrench • 46 mm (1  in.) wrench or adjustable wrench suitable for nuts up to 50 mm (2 in.) • Marine sealant (flexible, fast-cure type, for below the waterline) •...
  • Page 3: Mounting Location Considerations

    Mounting Location Considerations When installed according to these instructions, this transducer is compatible with cored fiberglass, non-cored fiberglass, and metal hull types. You can install this transducer using the included fairing block in a hull location with a deadrise angle of 20 degrees or less, or you can install it in a dedicated pocket in the hull.
  • Page 4: Cutting The Fairing Block

    Cutting the Fairing Block CAUTION To avoid possible personal injury, always wear safety goggles, ear protection, and a dust mask when drilling, cutting, or sanding. NOTICE The arrows on the fairing block must point to the front of the vessel. To prevent exceeding the maximum deadrise angle of 20 degrees, do not cut into the maximum cut line indicator on the fairing block.
  • Page 5 Preparing the Hull Preparing a Cored Fiberglass Hull NOTICE You must use the included anti-rotation bolt. Failure to do so could result in the transducer rotating while the boat is moving and could cause damage to your vessel. Before you drill holes in the hull, you should cut the fairing block (Cutting the Fairing Block, page 4).
  • Page 6 Preparing a Non-Cored Fiberglass Hull NOTICE You must use the included anti-rotation bolt. Failure to do so could result in the transducer rotating while the boat is moving and could cause damage to your vessel. Before you drill holes in the hull, you should cut the fairing block (Cutting the Fairing Block, page 4).
  • Page 7: Installing The Transducer

    Preparing the Hull Pocket You must drill the transducer stem hole in the hull pocket. The anti-rotation bolt and fairing block are not used when installing the transducer in a hull pocket. 1 Test fit the transducer in the hull pocket. The arrow on the transducer must point to the front of the vessel so the transducer aligns with the vessel heading.
  • Page 8: Installing The Transducer In A Fiberglass Hull

    Installing the Transducer in a Fiberglass Hull When installing the transducer in a cored fiberglass hull, you must cut the fairing block (Cutting the Fairing Block, page 4) and seal the exposed areas of the inner core with marine-grade fiberglass epoxy resin and allow it to cure before installing the transducer (Preparing a Cored Fiberglass Hull, page 5).
  • Page 9: Installing The Transducer In A Metal Hull

    13 Apply sealant around the stem and anti-rotation bolt. 14 Before the sealant hardens, use a mild household detergent or rubbing alcohol to remove all excess sealant on the outside of the fairing block and exterior hull to ensure smooth water flow over the transducer. Installing the Transducer in a Metal Hull You must cut the fairing block (Cutting the Fairing Block,...
  • Page 10 11 Use a 46 mm (1   in.) wrench or adjustable wrench to secure the stem with the included rubber 34 mm washer , nylon 34 mm washer , and M33 flanged hex hull nut NOTICE To prevent damage, do not over-tighten the nut. 12 Use an 18 mm wrench or adjustable wrench to secure the top half of the fairing block to the anti-rotation bolt with the included 13.4 mm washer and flanged M12 nut...
  • Page 11 Do not cut or splice the transducer cable. Cutting the transducer cable may void your warranty. You must connect the transducer cable to a power source and a compatible Garmin chartplotter. 1 Route the transducer cable to the power source and a compatible Garmin chartplotter while taking these precautions.
  • Page 12: Maintenance

    This device has a smaller network connecter on the cable, which is compatible with newer Garmin devices. If the device you are connecting to does not have the newer, smaller network port, use the included adapter.
  • Page 13: Specifications

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