Airmar Shorty P8 Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions

OWNER'S GUIDE & INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Thru-Hull:
Low-Profile
Shorty
Models: P7, P8
Patent http://www.airmar.com/patent.html
Follow the precautions below for optimal
product performance and to reduce the risk of
property damage, personal injury, and/or death.
WARNING: Always wear safety glasses, a dust mask,
and ear protection when installing.
WARNING: Immediately check for leaks when the boat
is placed in the water. Do not leave the boat unchecked
for more than three hours. Even a small leak may allow
considerable water to accumulate.
WARNING: Retractable models—The O-rings must
be intact and well lubricated to make a watertight seal.
WARNING: Retractable models—Always attach the
safety wire to prevent the sensor insert or blanking
plug from backing out in the unlikely event that the cap
nut fails or is screwed on incorrectly.
CAUTION: Never pull, carry, or hold the sensor by its
cable; this may sever internal connections.
CAUTION: Never use a fairing with a plastic housing;
the protruding sensor would be vulnerable to damage
from impact.
CAUTION: The arrow on the top of the transducer
insert and the flange of the housing must point forward
toward the bow.
CAUTION: Never use solvents. Cleaner, fuel, sealant,
paint, and other products may contain solvents that can
damage plastic parts, especially the transducer's face.
IMPORTANT: Please read the instructions completely
before proceeding with the installation. These
instructions supersede any other instructions in your
instrument manual if they differ.
Depth Transducer
™
Record the information found on the cable tag for future reference.
Part No._________________Date___________Frequency_________kH
P7
low profile
Applications
• Best performance on a hull deadrise angle through 7°.
Can accommodate up to a 12° deadrise angle.
• Recommended for fiberglass or metal hulls only
• Never install a plastic housing in a wood hull, since swelling of
the wood may fracture the plastic.
• Low profile housing recommended for cruising sailboats or
planing hull powerboats
• Flush housing recommended for racing sailboats or high-speed
powerboats
Tools & Materials
Safety glasses
Dust mask
Ear protection
Electric drill with minimum 10mm (3/8") chuck capacity
Drill bit
Hole saw
Sandpaper
Mild household detergent or weak solvent (such as alcohol)
File (installation in a metal hull)
Marine sealant (suitable for below waterline)
Additional washer [aluminum hull less than 6mm (1/4") thick]
Grommet(s) (some installations)
Cable ties
Water-based antifouling paint (mandatory in salt water)
Installation in a cored fiberglass hull (page 3):
Hole saw for hull interior
Fiberglass cloth and resin
or Cylinder, wax, tape, and casting epoxy
Identify Your Model
The model name is printed on the cable tag.
Hull Thickness
Model
P7 (low profile)
P8 (low profile, retractable)
P8
low profile
retractable
3mm or 1/8"
51mm or 2"
60mm or 2-3/8"
Minimum Maximum
1
6mm ( ⁄ ") 38mm (1
4
1
6mm ( ⁄ ") 25mm (1")
4
1
⁄ ")
2