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D10D
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INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL
SAFETY INFORMATION
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Periodically wipe the face with a dry cloth. Do not use abrasives or
solvents on this device.
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Only qualified personnel should perform repairs or servicing not covered
in this manual.
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The LCD used in the product is made of glass. Therefore, it can break
when the product is dropped or impacted.
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Keep this product away from heat sources such as radiators, heaters,
stoves and other heat generating sources.
temperatures above 150° F (65° C).
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Shade the LCD during storage. Do not expose LCD to direct sunlight for
extended periods of time.
NOTES, NOTICES, AND CAUTIONS
WARNING: Indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury or
death.
IMPORTANT: Indicates potential damage to the device and tells you how to
avoid it.
NOTICE: Indicates important information that helps you make better use of
the device and tells you how to correct a performance problem.
INFORMATION: Indicates resources to obtain the proper information to help
you make the most of your device.
Read this manual completely before attempting to use or
install your device. Visit our Customer Service Center on our
website for advanced troubleshooting and technical support.
This depth sounder should not be used as a navigational aid
to prevent grounding, boat damage, or personal injury.
Always operate the boat at slow speeds in unfamiliar water, or
if you suspect shallow water or submerged objects.
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F33P – Portable Fish Finder with WeedID
To ensure safety and many years of trouble-free
operation of your product, please read this
manual carefully before using this product.
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- Page 1 D10D Model No. INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL ® F33P – Portable Fish Finder with WeedID To ensure safety and many years of trouble-free operation of your product, please read this manual carefully before using this product. SAFETY INFORMATION • Periodically wipe the face with a dry cloth. Do not use abrasives or solvents on this device.
- Page 2 Alkaline batteries, which will inhibit the performance of the unit. MPORTANT To ensure your F33P remains water tight, coat the battery cover O- Ring with petroleum jelly (Vaseline) or silicon grease (available at any dive shop) each time you replace the batteries.
- Page 3 3. Close the battery door completely by reversing Step 1. GETTING TO KNOW YOUR HAWKEYE® FISH FINDER UNDERSTANDING THE VIRTUVIEW™™ LCD DISPLAY Depth Readout Sensitivity Setting Backlight On/Off Fish Alarm On/Off Battery Save On/Off Battery Strength Indicator Fish Depth Indicator Bottom Contour Detector ®...
- Page 4 • Cycle through the features by pressing the SETUP key (the indicator will blink for the current feature to be set). • To activate or deactivate a feature press the ENTER key. • The screen will automatically return to normal operation after 5 seconds if no keys are pressed.
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Page 5: Adjusting The Sonar Sensor Float
CHANGING THE UNITS OF MEASURE FOR DEPTH READINGS 1. Press and Hold SETUP and ENTER (at the same time) for more than 5 seconds. The display will flash the current unit’s setting next to the depth readout. 2. Press either key to toggle the unit of measure (Ft = Feet or M = Meters). The selected unit of measure will blink. -
Page 6: Using The Sonar Sensor With The Float
OTICE In calm water, the sonar sensor can be set at a level which will provide the maximum amount of sonar coverage. In rougher water, the sonar sensor may need to be lowered into the water further to provide stabilized readings. USING THE SONAR SENSOR WITH THE FLOAT 1. - Page 7 The Adapter is threaded to easily attach it to a standard broom stick or paint roller handle purchased from a local hardware store. The Adapter includes mounting taps so that you can attach it to any flat surface or boat hull. Adapter removable adjustable up to 180 Degrees.
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Page 8: Using The Fish Finder Through A Boat Hull
OTICE Using step 4 above will make fish finder inoperable at boat speeds over 5 mph (8 kph). USING THE FISH FINDER THROUGH A BOAT HULL The fish finder’s advanced sonar capabilities allow it to “Shoot-Thru” the bottom of a boat or canoe. The hull must be made out of solid fiberglass, or a maximum of 1/8”... - Page 9 OTICE The ice MUST be clear (usually referred to as black ice), free from air bubbles, voids, cracks, etc. 2. Place a small amount of liquid water on the ice and set the sonar sensor on the water allowing the unit to freeze to the ice. 3.
- Page 10 Depth Readout The depth readout on the upper left corner will appear after the power is turned ON and the sonar sensor is placed in water between 1.5 feet and 99.9 feet (.5 to 30.4 Meters). If the depth exceeds these parameters, the depth meter will indicate “---”.
- Page 11 The display indicates the presence of short weeds by turning on the smallest ® WeedID indicator. ® Moderately tall weeds are depicted by turning on the second WeedID indicators. ® Tall weeds are depicted by turning on the third WeedID indicator.
- Page 12 Three Rock Indicators indicates a large amount of bottom structure in a confined area. This bottom may consist of a large rock(s), stump(s), tree(s), or a ledge(s). Read the following tip to protect this spot. NFORMATION Experienced fisherman will tell you that many fish choose to hide along the bottom and ambush their prey as it swims by.
- Page 13 MPORTANT Cold weather is extremely hard on the electrical components within the display housing. It is suggested that you keep the unit in temperatures above 0° Fahrenheit (-17° Celsius) during operation. The sonar sensor cable also becomes very stiff under cold conditions. Excessive winding or unwinding under these conditions may cause unrepairable damage.
- Page 14 The Depth Reading Is “---” First verify that the sonar sensor is plugged into the display housing properly by turning the display on and listening for a ticking sound from the sonar sensor. Make sure that you are operating the unit in depths between 1.5 and 99.9 ft (.5 to 30.4 m).
- Page 15 How Much Underwater Area Does the Fish Finder Cover? I’m Using the Fish Finder in a Swimming Pool and it’s Not Working Because of interference caused by “sonar bouncing”, the fish finder will NOT function properly in a swimming pool, bath tub, bucket, barrel, garbage can, or any body of water that has hard sides.
- Page 16 To Activate Your Warranty: • Read and print out a copy of the warranty details for your records. • Complete the registration form on our website. • Make a copy of your original purchase receipt and staple it to this manual. You will need to present it in the rare occurrence that you need to send your product in for service.
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