Airmar EMEA S61 Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions

OWNER'S GUIDE & INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Transom Mount
Speed
Models: S61, S63, ST63
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: When the boat is placed in the water,
immediately check for leaks around the screws and
any other holes drilled in the hull.
CAUTION: Never pull, carry, or hold the sensor by the
cable as this may sever internal connections.
CAUTION: Never strike the sensor.
CAUTION: Never use solvents. Cleaners, fuel, paint,
sealants, and other products may contain solvents
that can damage plastic parts.
IMPORTANT: Please read the instructions completely
before proceeding with the installation. These
instructions supersede any other instructions in your
instrument manual if they differ.

Applications

• Not recommended for boats with large inboard engine(s).
• Good operation from 1 - 50kn (1 - 58MPH).
• Fits transom angles from 12
fiberglass and aluminum boats).
For all other transom angles (including 3
and vessels with stepped or undercut transoms) a tapered
plastic, wood, or metal shim must be fabricated.
Tools & Materials
Safety glasses
Dust mask
Ear protection
Angle finder
Scissors
Masking tape
Electric drill
Drill bit, hole saw or spade bit for:
Bracket holes
Fiberglass hull only
Transom hole (optional)
Cable clamp holes
Marine sealant (suitable for below waterline)
Screwdrivers
Putty knife
Pencil
Grommet(s) (some installations)
Cable ties
Water-based antifouling paint (mandatory in salt water)
Temperature Sensor
&
  
- 20 (most powerboats and small

transoms on jet boats
4mm, #23 or 9/64"
chamfer bit (preferred), 6mm or 1/4"
20mm or 13/16"
3mm or 1/8"
Record the information on the cable tag for future reference.
Part No._________________Date___________
S61
with bracket

Pretest

Connect the sensor to the instrument and spin the paddlewheel.
Check for a speed reading and the approximate air temperature. If
there is no reading(s) or it is inaccurate, check the connections
and repeat the test. If there is still no reading(s) or it is inaccurate,
return the product to your place of purchase.

Mounting Location

CAUTION: Do not mount the sensor in line with or near water
intake or discharge openings or behind strakes, fittings, or hull
irregularities that may disturb the water flow.
CAUTION: Do not mount the sensor in a location where the boat
may be supported during trailering, launching, hauling, or storage.
• For the best performance, the sensor must be in contact with
smooth water. To identify an area of clean water, observe the
water flow off the transom while the boat is underway.
• Mounting on the side of the transom where the propeller blades
are moving downward is preferred.
• Mount the sensor as close to the centerline (keel) of the boat as
possible to ensure the sensor remains in the water when the
boat is turning.
• Single drive boat—Mount at least 75mm (3") beyond the
swing radius of the propeller (Figure 1).
• Twin drive boat—Mount the sensor between the drives.
• Stepped transom—Mount the sensor on the step.
Figure 1. Mounting location on single drive boat
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S63, ST63
with bracket
Align the
template's fold
line with the hull
bottom and fold
under the hull
75mm (3")
min. beyond
swing radius of
propeller