Humminbird MHX XMK Quick Start Manual

MHX XMK Kayak Transducer Mount
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Installation Overview
Following are instructions for the installation of this accessory. Before you start installation, we encourage you to read these
instructions carefully in order to get the full benefit from your Humminbird® accessory.
If you find that any items are missing from your installation kit, call our Customer Resource Center at 1-800-633-1468 or
visit our website at www.humminbird.com.
Installation
Perform the procedures in the following sections to install the MHX XMK on your kayak.
1.
Testing the Transducer Prior to Installation
Prior to installation, test the transducer to make sure that no damage occurred during shipping.
1. After connecting the transducer to the control head, remove any film from the transducer, and hold the transducer in
the water over the side of the boat to confirm proper operation. If the transducer is working properly, the control head
will begin displaying data immediately.
2.
Locating the MHX XMK Bracket Mounting Position
You must first determine the best location to mount the MHX XMK.
• Select a location inside the hull, in the center, lower part of the kayak, in which the area forward of this location is
smooth, flat , and free of protrusions or ribs. The transducer should be mounted parallel to the water line.
• Select a location that will allow the transducer cable to easily connect to the control head.
3.
Mounting the MHX XMK
Prepare the mounting area and secure the transducer using the following procedures.
1. Scuff the mounting area with the scrub pad (included) so that it covers a diameter of 6". The scuffed area should extend
beyond the edges of the transducer bracket (included) when it is applied in the following steps.
2. Clean the scuffed area and the transducer bracket (included) with the alcohol wipe (included). Allow the cleaned areas
to dry completely.
3. Wipe the cleaned, scuffed area with the cotton end of the primer tube (included). Then, activate the primer by
squeezing the middle of the tube until the internal bubble cracks, and apply the primer to the scuffed area. Allow the
primer to dry completely.
4. Peel the tan liner from the adhesive backing (included), and place the adhesive side of the backing onto the flat rim of
the bracket. The red liner will be face-up. Press firmly around all surfaces of the adhesive backing so that it is sealed
evenly to the bracket rim.
5. Peel the red liner from the adhesive backing. Orient the pointed end of the bracket towards the front of the boat, and
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Locating the Mounting Position
Kayak Type I
Bottom View
(flat part of boat)
Side View
(parallel with water line)
Kayak Type II
Bottom View
(flat part of boat)
Side View
(parallel with water line)
Attaching the Adhesive Backing
to the Bracket
Adhesive
Backing
(red side up)
Bracket Rim
Bracket
Attaching the Bracket to the Hull
Bracket
(rim side
Inside Hull
Scuffed
(cut-away
Mounting Area
view)
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