Humminbird XPT 9 HW T Installation Manual page 3

PORTABLE TRANSDUCER Installation Guide
Mounting the Portable Transducer
Once your portable transducer is fully assembled, it takes just a few easy steps before you are ready
to fish.
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| Mount the Portable Transducer on the Boat
Perform the procedures in this section to install the transducer on your boat. Also, keep in mind the
following:
Δ You can mount the transducer anywhere on the side of the boat if your boat remains stationary.
If you are trolling, it is best to mount the transducer on the transom of the boat.
Δ It is important that the mounting position allows the transducer to rest beneath the surface of
the water.
Δ The transducer must be mounted parallel with the waterline. This positioning allows the beam
elements to point straight down.
Δ Your portable transducer is designed to be installed and adjusted without the use of tools.
Mounting the transducer to the boat is a simple, yet important operation. A poor mounting
location will affect the overall performance of the Humminbird unit, so follow the mounting
instructions carefully.
NOTE: The suction cup mount is designed for quick, easy installation and removal, NOT
for high speed operation. If you intend to operate your boat at any speed faster than
trolling speeds, remove the suction cup transducer from the water.
CAUTION! Do not cut or shorten the transducer cable, and try not to damage the cable insulation.
Route the cable as far as possible from any VHF radio antenna cables or tachometer cables to
reduce the possibility of interference. If the cable is too short, extension cables are available to
extend the transducer cable up to a total of 50'. For assistance, contact Humminbird Technical
Support.
CAUTION! Do NOT mount the cables where the connectors could be submerged in water or flooded.
If cables are installed in a splash-prone area, it may be helpful to apply dielectric grease to the
inside of the connectors to prevent corrosion. Dielectric grease can be purchased separately from a
general hardware or automotive store.
1. Mount the transducer in the chosen mounting location.
2. Adjust the running angle so that the transducer is parallel to and below the surface of the water
(see the illustration Transducer Running Angle).
3. Hand tighten the wing nut so that the transducer will not rotate.
4. Secure the transducer cable in case of accidental release when the boat is moving, (since a
loose transducer can cause damage to itself, your boat, or become tangled in the propeller).
Attach the tie-down strap to the transducer cable around an immovable object such as a rail or
fitting, as shown in the illustration Transducer Tie-Down Strap.
5. When you have finished using the transducer, unplug the transducer cable from the transducer
jumper port on the base, then coil the cable around the assembly.
Stowing the Portable Transducer in the Portable Bag
1. Remove the transducer assembly from the water, wipe it dry, and stow it in the front pocket of
the portable bag, under the control head.
2. Unplug the power cable when not in use.
3. Make sure all the zippers are closed.
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Portable Transducer Mount
Transducer Running Angle
Transducer Tie-Down Strap