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Cannon MAG 5HS Owner's Manual

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CAUTION:
READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY
BEFORE OPERATING YOUR NEW
®
CANNON
DOWNRIGGER.
RETAIN FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
MAG 10TS
MAG 5HS
MAG 10HS
OWNER'S MANUAL
pg. 2
pg. 2-6
pg. 7
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pg. 8
pg. 9
pg. 10-11
pg. 11
NOTE: Do not return your CANNON® Downrigger to your
retailer. Your retailer is not authorized to repair or replace
this unit. You may obtain service by:
•
calling CANNON® at 1-800-227-6433;
•
returning your downrigger to the Factory Service
Center;
•
sending or taking your downrigger to any CANNON®
Authorized Service Center on enclosed list.
Please include proof of purchase, serial number and
purchase date for warranty service with any of the
above options.
Authorized Service Centers
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pg. 12
pg. 12-13
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Wiring Your Downrigger Operating Your Downrigger The Short Stop System MAG 10HS NOTE: Do not return your CANNON® Downrigger to your retailer. Your retailer is not authorized to repair or replace this unit. You may obtain service by: • calling CANNON® at 1-800-227-6433;...

  • Page 2: Introduction To Downriggers

    Introduction to Controlled Depth Fishing Undoubtedly there are many fishermen familiar with the methods and use of controlled depth fishing. During the mid 1960's the state of Michigan introduced Pacific salmon into the Great lakes in an attempt to revitalize its sport fishing industry.
  • Page 3 99% of the job. Due to the great variety of boats available, mounting your downrigger can be a dilemma. Having proper mounting accessories is essential. Cannon has a complete line of mounting accessories to conveniently mount your downriggers on any boat. Mounting Accessories...
  • Page 4 Side Rail Mounting Side/Rail mounts can be mounted to a welded T-section. It can also be used at the two rail section butt joint. In both installations it is recommended to use a non-slip material, such as rubber or a thin wood sheet, between metal surfaces.
  • Page 5 Wellnuts cannot be used on decks thicker than 7/16". Decks thinner than 1/4" Use a Cannon deck plate to prevent deflection and add stability to decks thinner than 1/4". Use the deck plate as a template to mark the hole locations.
  • Page 6 TIP: Adjusting the angle of the boom head can help control cable wrap on the reel. TIP: Whenever downriggers with boom lengths beyond 24" are used, Cannon's Retro-Ease Weight Retriever will make bringing in the weight safe and easy. It attaches to the cable below the boom end...

  • Page 7: Terminator & Line Release

    Swivel Open CABLE IN CABLE IN CABLE OUT Slide the cushion over the top of the terminator and give it a test pull. The cable is set to attach a Cannon Trolling Weight. Close Tension Open Adjust Fishing Line Gripper...

  • Page 8: Attaching The Rod Holder

    Attaching the Rod Holder The positive lock rod holder incorporates a locking disk that allows the rod holder to be aligned in 15 degree increments. Slide the rod holder tube into the clamp to the desired position within the recommended area (see below). Be sure the angled shoulders are facing up.

  • Page 9: Wiring Your Downrigger

    PIC voltage on the cable and that the Short Stop will function properly. Fuse Holder Battery Note: Your Mag 10HS \ Mag 10TS \ Mag 5HS must be unplugged to check the natural voltage on the stainless steel cable. Electrical Specifications & Wiring Instructions...

  • Page 10: Operating Your Downrigger

    Then you will be free to fight the fish and bring it in on your rod and reel. Lowering the Weight The Mag 10HS \ Mag 10TS \ Mag 5HS can lower the trolling weight manually or powered. Manual Descent: Fast or Slow...

  • Page 11: The Short Stop System

    Replace the cable at least every two years. There are no other user serviceable parts on the Mag 10HS \ Mag 10TS \ Mag 5HS. Your warranty will be void if the seal on your unit is broken. For repairs or servicing your downrigger refer to the Warranty Information section of this booklet.

  • Page 12: Positive Ion Control

    The PIC system uses an internal circuit that passes the voltage through the drive train of the Mag 10HS \ Mag 10TS \ Mag 5HS to the reel set screw. The set screw contacts the cable. Care must be taken to ensure contact between the cable and the set screw when replacing the cable.

  • Page 13: Troubleshooting

    PROBLEM: 6 MPH The Mag 10HS \ Mag 10TS \ Mag 5HS fails to continue running after toggle switch is pushed up and held momentarily, while cable is still in water, or is having problems with the PIC voltage.

  • Page 14: Trolling Tips

    Ten Good Trolling Tips 1) Test your lures over the boat side before sending them down and back. Do this to make sure the lure wiggles and wobbles properly without going belly up or wandering off. Some lures can be adjusted, fine tuned actually, to impart maximum action.

  • Page 15: Warranty Information

    AFTER THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD After the applicable warranty period, or, if one of the above exclusions applies, Cannon® products will be repaired for a charge of parts plus labor. All factory repairs, after the applicable warranty period, carry a 90-Day Limited Warranty, subject to the exclusions and limitations stated above.
  • Page 16 European Union member state requirements, please contact your dealer or distributor from which your prod- uct was purchased. To download product manuals or purchase Cannon products from an authorized dealer, please visit our web page at All CANNON Downriggers are covered by US Pat.D-269, 992. Copyright 2006 Johnson Outdoors, Inc. All rights reserved.

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