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Humminbird PiranhaMAX 155 Installation And Operation Manual

A 4 level grayscale 128h x 160v display, 4" display and dualbeam sonar with 1600 watts ptp power output
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  • Page 1 PiranhaMAX 155 PiranhaMAX 155 Installation and Operations Manual Installation and Operations Manual 532273-1_A...
  • Page 2 Your Humminbird is designed for trouble-free use in even the harshest marine environment. In the unlikely event that your Humminbird does require repairs, we offer an exclusive Service Policy-free of charge during the first year after purchase, and available at a reasonable rate after the one-year period.
  • Page 3 Languages, maps, time zones, units of measurement, and warranty are examples of features that are customized for Humminbird international units purchased through our authorized international distributors. To obtain a list of authorized international distributors, please visit our Web site at humminbird.com or contact Customer Service at (334) 687-6613.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Installation Overview Fixed Control Head Installation Determine Where to Mount................ 2 Connect the Power Cable to the Boat ............2 Assemble the Control Head Base ..............4 Route the Control Head Cables Under the Deck ........4 Attach the Control Head to the Base............
  • Page 5 Table of Contents Stow the Portable Transducer and Battery Charger into the Portable Case ..........33 Installing the Portable Case on the Boat Connect the Transducer and Power Cables to the Portable Case.... 34 Attach the Portable Case to the Boat ............35 Mounting the Portable Transducer Test the Transducer Prior to Installation ..........
  • Page 6 Distributors. It is important to note that products sold in the U.S. are not intended for resale in the international market. To obtain a list of authorized International Distributors, please visit our Web site at humminbird.com or contact Customer Service at 1-800-633-1468 to locate the distributor nearest you.

  • Page 9: Installation Overview

    Installation Overview Before you start installation, we encourage you to read these instructions carefully in order to get the full benefit from your PiranhaMAX. There are three basic installation tasks that you must perform for the PiranhaMAX: • install the control head •...

  • Page 10: Fixed Control Head Installation Determine Where To Mount

    Fixed Control Head Installation Determine Where to Mount Begin the installation by determining where to mount the control head. Consider the following to determine the best location: • To check the location planned for the control head, test run the cables for the power and transducer.
  • Page 11 NOTE: Humminbird is not responsible for over-voltage or over-current failures. The control head must have adequate protection through the proper selection and installation of a 1 amp fuse. 1a. If a fuse terminal is available, use crimp-on type electrical connectors (not included) that match the terminal on the fuse panel.

  • Page 12: Assemble The Control Head Base

    Assemble the Control Head Base Your control head base will have a tilt mount. See the instructions below to assemble and mount the control head base. 1. Set the tilt mount control head base in Tilt Mount Control Head Base place on the mounting surface.

  • Page 13: Attach The Control Head To The Base

    Attach the Control Head to the Base Follow these steps to attach the control head to the assembled base: NOTE: The transducer cable and power cable should be routed prior to securing the mounting bracket to the deck. 1. Apply marine-grade silicone sealant to the drilled holes for the mounting bracket.

  • Page 14: Attach The Cables To The Control Head

    Attach the Cables to the Control Head Follow these steps to attach the power and transducer cables to the control head: 1. Matching the cable plugs to the shape and orientation of the sockets, insert the transducer and power cables into the correct sockets on the control head.

  • Page 15: Transom Transducer Installation

    NOTE: If you cannot find a transom mount location that will work for your boat hull, a different mounting technique or transducer type should be considered. See the FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) section of our Web site at humminbird.com or call Customer Service at 1-800-633-1468.
  • Page 16 (Figure 11). NOTE: If you cannot find a transom mount location that will work for your high-speed application, visit the FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) section of our Web site at humminbird.com or call Customer Service at 1-800-633-1468. Transom Transducer Installation...

  • Page 17: Prepare The Mounting Location

    Prepare the Mounting Location After determining the mounting location for the transducer, follow the steps below to position and mount the transducer bracket. 1. Make sure that the boat is level on the trailer, Positioning the Mounting Bracket both from port to starboard and from bow to level stern, by placing your level on the deck of the boat, first in one direction, then in the other.

  • Page 18: Assemble The Transducer And Initial Mounting

    NOTE: The third hole should not be drilled until the angle and height of the transducer is finalized, which you will not do until a later procedure. 4. Make sure that the drill bit is perpendicular to the actual surface of the transom, NOT parallel to the ground, before you drill.
  • Page 19 NOTE: It is important to take your measurement in the location shown in Figure 16, from exactly 12 inches down from the top of the transom. 2. Place the two ratchets, one on either side of the transducer knuckle, so that the beads on each ratchet line up with the desired position number on the knuckle (Figure 17a).
  • Page 20 3. Put the pivot bolt through the assembly to Inserting the Pivot Bolt hold it in position and loosely install the nut, but do NOT tighten the nut at this time (Figure 18). CAUTION! Do not use a high speed driver on this combination of fasteners.
  • Page 21 6. Adjust the transducer assembly vertically, Adjusting the Transducer Mounting Position until the seam on the leading edge of the transducer (the edge closest to the transom of the boat) is level and just slightly below the hull (Figure 22). NOTE: The transducer has a natural downward slant of 4-5 degrees from leading edge (closest to the boat transom) to trailing edge (farthest away...

  • Page 22: Route The Cable

    If the cable is too short, extension cables are available to extend the transducer cable up to a total of 50'. For assistance, contact Customer Service at humminbird.com or call 1-800-633-1468 for more information. CAUTION! Do NOT mount the cables where the connectors could be submerged in water or flooded.
  • Page 23 3. Place the escutcheon plate over the Routing the Cable cable hole and use it as a guide to mark the two escutcheon plate mounting holes. Remove the plate, drill two 9/64" diameter x 5/8" deep holes, and then fill both holes with marine-grade silicone sealant.

  • Page 24: Test And Finish The Installation

    2. If all connections are correct and power is available, the Humminbird control head will enter Normal operation. 3. If the bottom is visible on-screen with a digital depth readout, the unit is working properly.
  • Page 25 NOTE: It is often necessary to make several incremental transducer adjustments before optimum high speed performance is achieved. Due to the wide variety of boat hulls, however, it is not always possible to obtain high speed depth readings. 6. Once you have reached a consistently good sonar signal at the desired speeds, you are ready to lock down the transducer settings.

  • Page 26: Inside The Hull Transducer Installation

    Inside the Hull Transducer Installation In-hull mounting generally produces good results in single thickness fiberglass- hulled boats. Humminbird cannot guarantee depth performance when transmitting and receiving through the hull of the boat, since some signal loss occurs. The amount of loss depends on hull construction and thickness, as well as the installation position and process.

  • Page 27: Trial Installation

    Preferred Mounting Area Figure 27 Figure 28 Trial Installation You will not be able to adjust the mounting after an inside the hull transducer is installed. It is best, therefore, to perform a trial installation first that includes running the boat at various speeds, in order to determine the best mounting area before permanently mounting the transducer.

  • Page 28: Route The Cable

    5. View the sonar signal on the display and compare against what was observed in Step 2, making sure that the boat is in the same location as it was during your observations in Step 2. If the results are comparable, move on to Step 6.
  • Page 29 6. Press the transducer into place with a slight twisting motion to purge any trapped air from underneath, keeping the pointed end of the transducer body pointed forward, towards the bow (Figure 30). NOTE: Proper operation requires the pointed end of the transducer body to face towards Figure 30 the bow.

  • Page 30: Trolling Motor Transducer Installation

    Figure 31 You may purchase a Trolling Motor Adapter kit that will allow you to mount the transducer on the trolling motor. NOTE: Visit humminbird.com or call Customer Service at 1-800-633-1468 for details and pricing. Trolling Motor Transducer Installation...

  • Page 31: Piranhamax Portable Case Assembly

    PiranhaMAX Portable Case Assembly It is important to perform the PiranhaMAX portable case assembly tasks in order, referring to the step-by-step procedures that represent the following main assembly tasks: • assemble the PiranhaMAX mount • assemble the base and handle •...

  • Page 32: Assemble The Piranhamax Mount

    Assemble the PiranhaMAX Mount No assembly is required for the tilt mount. Proceed to Assemble the Base and Handle. Assemble the Base and Handle In this procedure, you will install the PiranhaMAX mount and handle to the base of the portable case. 1.
  • Page 33 Attaching the Mount to the Base PiranhaMAX tilt mount base Figure 33 4. Install the handle onto the base, so that the curved part of the handle faces towards the back of the base, towards the battery well. Use the four included #8-32 x 7/16”...

  • Page 34: Attach The Control Head To The Base And Handle

    Attach the Control Head to the Base and Handle In this procedure, you will install the control head onto the base assembly. 1. Insert the thumbknob bolt through the pivot knuckle on the control head. 2. Align the pivot knuckle with the mount arms and slide into place, twisting slightly if necessary, until the unit is firmly seated.

  • Page 35: Route The Cables

    Route the Cables In this procedure, you will route the power and transducer jumper cables on the underside of the base, and attach the tie-down straps that will be used to secure the battery to the base in a later procedure. 1.
  • Page 36 3. Connect the cables to the control Connecting the Cables to the Control Head head. The slots for the plugs are keyed prevent reverse installation, and insertion should be easy. Do not force the connectors into the control head. (Figure 38) 4.
  • Page 37 6. Fit the transducer jumper cable connector down into the jumper cable well and snap it into place. Insert the two #6-32 x 1/4” screws included to secure the transducer jumper connector and tighten using a Phillips screwdriver. Hand tighten only! 7.

  • Page 38: Assemble The Portable Case

    Assemble the Portable Case In this procedure, you will install the base assembly into the portable case. 1. Unzip the largest opening on the front of Installing the Base into the Case the portable case. 2. Insert the base assembly into the portable case, so that the PiranhaMAX control head is facing out of the case.

  • Page 39: Charge And Install The Battery

    Charge and Install the Battery In this procedure, you will charge and then install and secure the battery. 1. Charge the battery, using the included battery charger, until it is fully charged as indicated by the LED on the charger. Charging usually requires 8 continuous hours, but may vary depending on your configuration.

  • Page 40: Assemble The Transducer Mounting Bracket

    Assemble the Transducer Mounting Bracket In this procedure, you will assemble the portable transducer mounting bracket. 1. Line up the two ratchet pieces at position 1 so that the beads are aligned with the rib on the transducer. See the illustrations below. Transducer Knuckle Positions Ratchets Placed in Position 1 beads...

  • Page 41: Stow The Portable Transducer And Battery Charger Into The Portable Case

    NOTE: If you are unable to ratchet the Ratchets Placed in Position 2 transducer so that it rests below the water and bead points straight down, you can disassemble it and align the beads with a different number until you reach a position that allows the proper alignment.

  • Page 42: Installing The Portable Case On The Boat

    Installing the Portable Case on the Boat Since the portable case has a large non-skid mounting surface, it may be attached to almost any surface. In the following section, you will route the cables on the boat, connect the transducer and power cables to the portable case, and attach the portable case to a dry and convenient location on your boat.

  • Page 43: Attach The Portable Case To The Boat

    (not provided) through the D-rings on either side of the portable case. NOTE: Humminbird recommends that you do NOT position the portable case on the bottom of the boat, or in a location where it can be splashed by or immersed in water, as the portable case is water resistant, but not waterproof.

  • Page 44: Mounting The Portable Transducer

    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. It is important that the mounting position allows the transducer to rest beneath the surface of the water, pointing straight down.
  • Page 45 1. Mount the transducer so that it points straight down and so that the transducer itself is submerged in the water (see the illustration Portable Transducer Mount). Portable Transducer Mount Transducer Running Angle Figure 47 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).

  • Page 46: Moving The Portable Fishfinder

    Moving the Portable Fishfinder You should take the portable case with you when you leave the boat and will not be using it. Perform the following steps to make your unit mobile: 1. With the boat engine off, loosen all cable retainers/clips holding the transducer.

  • Page 47: Power On And Off

    Power ON and OFF Use the following instructions to power on your PiranhaMAX unit: • Power On: Press the POWER-MENU key until the PiranhaMAX powers on, then release the key. • Start-Up Menu: When the PiranhaMAX powers on, the Start-Up menu temporarily appears. From this menu, select either Start-Up, Simulator, or Setup.

  • Page 48: Piranhamax Sonar Technology

    PiranhaMAX Sonar Technology The PiranhaMAX is the easiest to use fishfinder ever. For most anglers, all you’ll ever need to do is power on and fish! The PiranhaMAX automatically determines depth and makes adjustments to keep the bottom and fish visible on the display.

  • Page 49: Dual Beam Sonar

    Dual Beam Sonar Your PiranhaMAX uses a 200/83 kHz dual beam sonar system with a wide (60°) area of coverage. Dual Beam sonar is optimized to show the greatest bottom definition using a narrow (20°) beam yet can still indicate fish found in the wide (60°) beam when the Fish ID+ feature is turned on.

  • Page 50: What You See On The Display

    What You See On the Display The PiranhaMAX displays underwater information in an easy-to-understand format. The top of the display corresponds to the water surface at the transducer, and the bottom of the display corresponds to the Depth Range automatically selected for the current water depth. The Bottom Contour varies as the depth under the boat changes.

  • Page 51: The Menu System

    The Menu System A simple menu system allows you to access your PiranhaMAX adjustable settings. To activate the menu system: 1. Press the POWER-MENU key. 2. Press the POWER-MENU key repeatedly to display the PiranhaMAX menu settings, one at a time. To adjust a menu setting: 1.

  • Page 52: Light (Setting Not Saved In Memory)

    Light (Setting Not Saved in Memory) Press the POWER-MENU key until LIGHT appears. Use the backlight for night fishing. Select either 0 (Off), or 1 through 5 to activate the backlight at the desired level. (0 to 5, Default = 0) NOTE: Continuous backlight operation will significantly decrease the battery life for PiranhaMAX Portables.

  • Page 53: Zoom (Setting Not Saved In Memory)

    Zoom (Setting Not Saved in Memory) Press the POWER-MENU key until ZOOM appears. Select Auto to magnify the area around the bottom in order to reveal fish and structure close to the bottom that may not be visible during normal operation. When ZOOM is set to Auto, the upper and lower Depth Ranges are automatically adjusted to keep the area above and below the bottom on the display.

  • Page 54: Fish Alarm (Setting Saved In Memory)

    Fish Alarm (Setting Saved in Memory) Press the POWER-MENU key until FISH ALARM appears. Select Off for no fish alarm, or one of the following symbols to set the alarm. An alarm will sound when the PiranhaMAX detects fish that correspond to the alarm setting. Fish Alarm will only sound if Fish ID+ is also set to On.

  • Page 55: Setup Menu (Setting Not Saved In Memory)

    Setup Menu (Setting Not Saved in Memory) Press the POWER-MENU key until Setup appears. Press the RIGHT Arrow key to select On. (Off, On, Default = Off) When you activate Setup, additional menu choices will become available that are not a part of the Main Menu system. After selecting Setup, press the POWER-MENU key to display the Setup menu choices, one at a time.

  • Page 56: Bottom View (Setting Saved In Memory)

    Bottom View (Setup Menu) (Setting Saved in Memory) Make sure that the Setup menu is selected, then press the POWER-MENU key until BOTTOM VIEW appears. Bottom View selects the method used to represent the bottom and structure on the display. (Structure ID, Black, WhiteLine, Inverse, Default = Inverse) Structure ID represents weak returns as light pixels and strong returns as dark pixels.

  • Page 57: Battery Alarm (Setting Saved In Memory)

    Inverse is a method where weak returns are shown with dark pixels and strong returns with lighter pixels. This has the benefit of ensuring that weak signals will be clearly visible on the display. Battery Alarm (Setup Menu) (Setting Saved in Memory) Make sure that the Setup menu is selected, then press the POWER-MENU key until BATTERY ALARM appears.

  • Page 58: Maintenance

    Maintenance Your PiranhaMAX is designed to provide years of trouble-free operation with virtually no maintenance. Follow these simple procedures to ensure your PiranhaMAX continues to deliver top performance. Control Head Maintenance It is important to consider the following precautions when using your PiranhaMAX. WARNING! Do not use a chemical glass cleaner on the screen.

  • Page 59: Troubleshooting

    Repairs should be performed only by authorized Humminbird technicians. Many requests for repair received by Humminbird involve units that do not actually need repair. These units are returned “no problem found.” If you have a problem with your PiranhaMAX, use the following troubleshooting guide before calling Customer Service or sending your unit in for repair.
  • Page 60 2. There is no transducer detected. The PiranhaMAX has the ability to detect and identify that a transducer is connected. When powering on, if a message indicates “transducer not connected”, make sure that an appropriate transducer connector is plugged into the unit. In addition, inspect the transducer cable from end to end for breaks, kinks, or cuts in the outer casing of the cable.
  • Page 61 5. The unit comes on before I press the POWER-MENU key, and won’t turn off. Check the transducer cable — if the outer jacket of the cable has been cut and the cable is in contact with bare metal, you will need to repair the cut with electrical tape.

  • Page 62: International Purchases

    International Purchases A separate warranty is provided by international distributors for units purchased outside the United States. This warranty is included by your local distributor and this distributor maintains local service for your unit. Warranties are only valid in the area of intended distribution. Units purchased in the United States or Canada must be returned to our factory in the United States for service.

  • Page 63: 1-Year Limited Warranty

    This warranty is effective for one year from the date of original retail purchase. Humminbird products found to be defective and covered by this warranty will be repaired or replaced free of charge at Humminbird’s option and returned to the customer freight prepaid.

  • Page 64: Humminbird Service Policy

    We reserve the right to deem any product unserviceable when replacement parts are no longer available or impossible to obtain. This Service Policy is valid in the United States only. This applies only to Humminbird products returned to our factory in Eufaula, Alabama. This Service Policy is subject to change without notice.

  • Page 65: Returning Your Unit For Service

    Before sending your unit in for repair, please contact the factory, either by phone or by email, to obtain a Repair Authorization Number for your unit. NOTE: Please do not return your Humminbird to the store for service. Please have your product model name and serial number available before calling the factory.

  • Page 66: Specifications

    20 ft (6 m) NOTE: Product specifications and features are subject to change without notice. NOTE: Humminbird verifies maximum stated depth in saltwater conditions, however actual depth performance may vary due to transducer installation, water type, thermal layers, bottom composition, and slope.
  • Page 67 ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE STATEMENT: It is the intention of Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics, Inc. to be a responsible corporate citizen, operating in compliance with known and applicable environmental regulations, and a good neighbor in the communities where we make or sell our products. WEEE DIRECTIVE: EU Directive 2002/96/EC “Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE)”...

  • Page 68: Contact Humminbird

    Contact Humminbird Contact Humminbird Customer Service in any of the following ways: Web site: humminbird.com E-mail: service@humminbird.com Telephone: 1-800-633-1468 Direct Shipping: Humminbird Service Department 678 Humminbird Lane Eufaula, AL 36027 USA Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Central Standard Time)

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