VEXILAR FL Series Owner's Manual

VEXILAR FL Series Owner's Manual

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Vexilar Two-Year Extended
Limited Warranty Application
Price: $39.95 USD
Anytime within 12 months of purchase.
Model Units Covered
FL-8
SE • FLX-12 • FL-18 • FLX-20 • FLX-28
®
If you purchased a new Vexilar pack that includes a qualifying model, you may buy the
extended warranty, for that head unit only, from Vexilar, Inc. for up to 12 months after
Two Ways to Order
On-Line
Save the stamp and the mailing hassles.
Just go online to complete your standard
warranty registration and complete the
extended warranty form on our website.
http://vexilar.com/warranty
Notice: The model and serial number of your unit MUST be provided to Vexilar with your original purchase
date to be able to register your unit for your first two year warranty AND to be able to
purchase the additional two year extended warranty. Batteries warranties are pro-rated. See Page 43
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your purchase. This warranty is transferable to a new owner.
By Mail
Send the form below, along with the
standard warranty registration card
attached, along with $39.95. We accept
checks, money order, Visa and MasterCard.
Make checks payable to "Vexilar, Inc."
Please submit required items to:
Vexilar, Inc.
Attn: Warranty Dept.
6667 West Old Shakopee Rd. Suite 101
Minneapolis, MN 55438
(Required)
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5/15/19 12:26 PM

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  • Page 1 Minneapolis, MN 55438 Notice: The model and serial number of your unit MUST be provided to Vexilar with your original purchase date to be able to register your unit for your first two year warranty AND to be able to purchase the additional two year extended warranty.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    If you decide to participate in the extended warranty program anytime within twelve (12) months Pro-Rated Warranty FL-18 after the original purchase date of the unit, you must buy it directly from Vexilar, Inc. for $39.95. To Boat Use FLX-12 qualify, follow the instructions on the previous page.
  • Page 3 • The first flasher to use Brushless Data transfer technology (FLX-28) spun but also vegetation and fish. The FL series three-color flashers continue to lead the way in real-time high definition flasher How Flashers Work performance. Quality products backed by world leading customer service are the bedrock of Vexilar, Inc.
  • Page 4: About The Display

    The Vexilar FL series color flashers are great tools for open water and ice fishing. Once you learn to understand the color display, you can apply this knowledge to greatly RED = Strong Strength Signals.
  • Page 5 Setting the Range Setting the Range FL-8®SE FL-18 The FL-8®SE has six depth ranges in two groups, Shallow and Deep. The Shallow group The FL-18 has 5 depth ranges. Zero to 20’, 40’, 60’, 80’, and 200’. To interpret depth, includes Zero to 20’, 40’, and 80’.
  • Page 6 Setting the Range Setting the Range FLX-12 FLX-20 The FLX-20 has a total of 11 depth ranges to allow you to get maximum display resolution The FLX-12 has a maximum display range of 120 feet, with five depth ranges starting at for the fishing conditions you are in.
  • Page 7 The digital display on the inner dial of your Vexilar will display your current digital depth NOTE: Gain can act as a variable cone angle. As you increase the gain level, you can and also the current range you are in.
  • Page 8: Interference Rejection

    Interference Rejection comes on automatically when you power up the flasher. If If two Vexilar units are operating together, you will get the best results by leaving the IR interference from another sounder is present on the display, press the IR button repeatedly until it goes away or is reduced as much as possible.
  • Page 9: Low Power Mode

    ® SE too by purchasing a to Normal, rotate the Gain control to Maximum, then press in on the control while you Vexilar S-Cable. Learn more about it on page 54. power ON the unit. Flasher-Family-Manual-2019.indd 16-17 5/15/19 12:27 PM...
  • Page 10: Bottom Lock

    Bottom Lock Zoom Understanding the Zoom Modes ( FL-18 Only ) Bottom Lock (BL) works the same as Auto Zoom, except the flasher continuously updates When Auto Zoom (AZ or BL) is active, the display is divided into two halves. When the position of the bottom in the magnified view.
  • Page 11: Flx-20 Zoom

    FLX-20 - Auto Zoom FLX-28 - Auto Zoom THE LEFT HALF represents the zoom view THE RIGHT HALF represents the entire THE LEFT HALF represents the zoom THE RIGHT HALF represents the entire from the bottom up to 6 or 12 feet. Read water column from the transducer to the view.
  • Page 12: Welcome To The Flx-28

    Manual Range option. NOTE: There is nothing wrong with your Vexilar if the FLX-28 cannot lock on range automatically. This is a very unique fishing scenario, so try switching to Normal mode, a manual range and/or moving to a new location. The depth should then lock properly.
  • Page 13 On the top MODE setting control knob you have the “CS” option on the switch, this stands layer is like our standard three-color Vexilar flasher display. However, with data transfer for “Color Select.” Simply switch the MODE switch to CS and then tap (push in) the top technology, we can offer more color palettes.
  • Page 14 ANY Vexilar. The Demo Mode simply runs a simulation program showing what a bottom signal will look like in normal mode setting. You will see a fish target near the...
  • Page 15 Vexilar at full capacity. ting is not low enough, switch to LP mode.
  • Page 16: Ice Fishing

    LoSinG depth or GoeS into the Ft SCaLe The FL series color flashers offer distinct advantages over traditional depth sounders for the sport of ice fishing. This unique style of fishing offers a stable platform to fish from. A: Any time you move the transducer you are changing the depth. The unit will default Because everything is so stable, the only movements below are that of fish.
  • Page 17: The Ice-Ducer™ System

    ® works off the “plumb-bob” theory. When suspended by the cable, the Vexilar allows you to present your lure to the fish. You see the fish on the display and you transducer cone is perfectly aligned to point straight down.
  • Page 18: Ice Fishing Systems

    The Genz Pack offers a great value in an affordable ice fishing pack. It includes all of the basic components needed to ice fish with a Vexilar FL series flasher immediately. A key factor of the Genz Pack is that it fits on top of a five gallon bucket (not included).
  • Page 19: Pro Pack

    The holder is designed to accept all The Pro Pack II offers everything needed to begin ice fishing with a Vexilar color flasher, removing the two mounting screws. styles of Ice-Ducers.
  • Page 20: Ultra Pack

    The Ultra Pack is rugged and packed with features. The Ultra Pack includes a DD-100 Use the pre-drilled holes for Vexilar add- holder on the back of Digital Depth Indicator*, tackle box, remote accessory posts, a strong float holding on accessories, such as the FlexLight.
  • Page 21 GREEN, the charger is then operating in a “Maintenance Vexilar has been selling for years. You can easily outfit your Pro Pack, Ultra Pack or Genz Pack with Mode”. At this stage, the charger can remain connected to the battery indefinitely and the the DD-100.
  • Page 22: Battery & Charging Tips

    It should never go over 15 volts. Your Vexilar charger is designed to provide an properly care for battery is not the responsibility of Vexilar. Here are the details of the optimal charge to your battery. Please only use Vexilar chargers.
  • Page 23: Boat Use Navigation

    BO AT USE Vegetation The Vexilar flashers are exceptional when it comes to reading inside vegetation. With Navigation proper transducer choice, the colors will allow you to differentiate vegetation from the bottom. Experience will even allow you to identify fish inside heavy vegetation.
  • Page 24: Boat Installation

    If you find that you have purchased the wrong transducer for your intended 3. Connect the white or red wire to the positive power source terminal and the black mounting application, you can exchange it with Vexilar. You will only need to pay the wire to the negative terminal.
  • Page 25: Transom Mounting

    Transom Transducer Mounting In-Hull Transducer Mounting Before you begin the process of installing the transducer, check your hull to find a spot Surface preparation and location are the keys to having a good sonar transducer where you’ll get a smooth water flow along the bottom of the boat. You want to avoid ribs, installation that will last for years, so please take a few extra minutes to test the rivets, and gouges or scratches in the hull.
  • Page 26: Trolling Motor Mounting

    There are two main styles of trolling motors: manual steer and electric steer. The proper mounting method depends on the style of trolling motor. Year-round fishing use of any Vexilar Flasher sonar system Route is made a lot easier and less expensive with the Universal...
  • Page 27: About Transducers Cone Of Sound

    A BO UT TRANSDU C ER S Dead Zone Cone angle vs Diameter of Coverage Beam angle has a large effect on the 8° 9° 12° 19° 20° epth Cone of Sound performance of your flasher. There is more to 10’...
  • Page 28: Accessories

    Neoprene cover will protects the FL-8®SE or protect the flasher face The GLO-RING fits into a Vexilar carry case rod holder and FL-18 displays. during transport and can be used as a rod holder too, but inside the ring are 18 (Not compatible with other models) storage.
  • Page 29 FLX Series • TK-284 - 12° Transducer Conversion Kit for the FL-12, FL-20, FL-22 & application, you can exchange your new transducer with Vexilar. You will only need to • TK-130 - 9° Transducer Conversion Kit for the FL-8 SE and FL-18 ®...
  • Page 30: Trouble Shooting

    Water For more information regarding interference issues, check the Support section of the damage is not covered under the warranty. Vexilar web site or contact our service department. Flasher-Family-Manual-2019.indd 58-59 5/15/19 12:27 PM...
  • Page 31: Service And Support

    8 AM to 4:30 PM M - F Central Time Dimensions (FLX Series): 4.8”H x 6”W x 2.4”D Depth Scales Don’t Forget: Register Your Vexilar Product the Easy Way! FL-8 0-20', 0-30’, 0-40', 0-60', 0-80', and 0-120' ® Go to ht tp:/ / vexi la r.c om / wa r ran ty...
  • Page 32 The Vexilar FS800 Fish Scout Underwater Camera System consists of a color/black and white • Connects directly to Vexilar’s quick connect jack or with alligator clips to your battery. camera, a 7” color LCD monitor, a rigid carrying case with an enclosed 12 volt - 9 amp hour •...
  • Page 33 C HE C K OUT VE XI LA R ’S Ice Fishing Today Television Series Hosted by Hall of Fame angler Tom Zenanko, Ice Fishing Today gives you easy access to fun and educational info to help you become a better ice fisherman.

This manual is also suitable for:

Fl-8seFlx-12Fl-18Flx-20Flx-28

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