Airmar R599LM Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

OWNER'S GUIDE & INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
In-Hull:
2-3kW
Depth Transducer
Chirp Models: R111LH, R111LM, R599LH, R599LM
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.
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: 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: 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. Cleaner, 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 glasses
Dust mask
Ear protection
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
Record the information found on the cable tag for future reference.
Part No._________________Date___________Frequency________kHz

Applications

• Fiberglass hulls only
• Recommended for high-speed boats
• Accommodates a deadrise angle up to: (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 (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 1. Maximum cutting angle
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cable
hole
Figure 2. Assembling the transducer
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22°
12°
"
9/16 bolt (4)
lock
washer (4)
plate
gasket
(adhesive
side up)
cable
transducer
(R299/R399 shown)