Airmar R299 Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

OWNER' S GUIDE
In-Hull, 2-3kW
Transducer
Models: R199, R299, R399
R111LH, R111LM, R599LH, R599LM
U.S. Patent No. 7,369,458. UK Patent No. 2 414 077. U.S. Patent Pending
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 goggles and a dust
mask when installing.
CAUTION: The fiberglass hull below the transducer
must be solid. The transducer will not transmit through
coring material such as foam or balsa wood.
CAUTION: CHIRP transducer—Do not install in the
engine compartment or other hot place. The
transducer may fail if the temperature of the liquid in
the tank exceeds 60° C (140° F).
CAUTION: CHIRP transducer—Always operate the
transducer in liquid. Operating in air will allow the
transducer to overheat resulting in failure.
CAUTION: Never pull, carry, or hold the transducer by
the cable. This may sever internal connections.
CAUTION: Never use solvents. Cleaners, 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.
Tools & Materials
Safety goggles
Dust mask
Torque wrench
Rope
Detergent (some installations)
Weak solvent (such as alcohol)
Disk sander (some installations)
Thin sealable plastic bag (some installations)
Cable ties (some installations)
Water-based lubricant (such as K-Y
Carpenter's level
Pencil
Saw
Scissors
Sand paper:
Bonding material (see www.airmar.com for additional brands):
Fiberglass resin:
or Marine-Tex epoxy putty (14 oz. pack)
or 3M™ Marine Adhesive/Sealant 5200
Propylene glycol (non-toxic anti-freeze/coolant)
Funnel
Grommet(s) (some installations)
®
jelly) (some installations)
80 grit
Bondo 401
West Marine #1937762
& Installation INSTRUCTIONS
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Applications

• Fiberglass hulls only
• Recommended for high-speed boats
• Accommodates a deadrise angle up to: (see Figure 1)
12° on the long side of the tank
22° on the short side of the tank
• Operates at tank fill-liquid temperatures up to 60° C (140° F)

Assembling the Transducer

1. Remove the paper backing from the adhesive side of the gasket.
With the adhesive side facing the plate, align the holes and
edges of the gasket with the under side of the plate (see
Figure 2). Press the gasket firmly into place.
2. Thread the cable through the cable hole in the gasket and plate.
3. Rest the plate on the transducer with the gasket side down and
align the mounting holes. Fasten the plate to the transducer.
Use four of the hex-head bolts and lock washers supplied.
Tighten using a torque wrench with a force not exceeding
85 in-lb. Do not over tighten the bolts.
4. Thread the cable under the handle as seen in the drawing above.
Figure 2. Assembling the transducer
22°
12°
Figure 1. Maximum cutting angle
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cable
hole
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"
9/16 bolt (4)
lock
washer (4)
plate
gasket
(adhesive
side up)
cable
transducer
(R299/R399 shown)