Airmar Shorty™ Transducers—P6 - Manual

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Thru-Hull: Low-Profile, Flush & Retractable
Shorty
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Depth Transducer
Models: P6, P7, P8, P208
Applications
• Recommended for fiberglass or metal hulls only
• Never install a plastic housing in a wood hull, since swelling of
the wood may fracture the plastic.
• Low profile housing recommended for cruising sailboats and
planing hull powerboats
• Flush housing recommended for racing sailboats and high-
speed powerboats
• Accommodates up to a 20° deadrise angle.
Tools & Materials
Safety goggles
Dust mask
Electric drill with minimum 10mm (3/8") chuck capacity
Drill bit
3mm or 1/8"
Hole saw 51mm or 2"
Countersink tool (installing P208 flush housing)
Sandpaper
Mild household detergent or weak solvent (such as alcohol)
File (installation in a metal hull)
Marine sealant (suitable for below waterline)
Additional washer [aluminum hull less than 6mm (1/4") thick]
Grommet(s) (some installations)
Cable ties
Water-based antifouling paint (mandatory in salt water)
Installation in a cored fiberglass hull (see page 3):
Hole saw for hull interior 60mm or 2-3/8"
Fiberglass cloth and resin
or Cylinder, wax, tape, and casting epoxy
Identify Your Model
The model name is printed on the cable tag.
Hull Thickness
Model Minimum Maximum
P6, P7 (low profile) 6mm ( 1 ⁄ 4 ") 38mm (1 1 ⁄ 2 ")
P8 (low profile, retractable) 6mm ( 1 ⁄ 4 ") 25mm (1")
P208 (flush, retractable) 11mm ( 7 ⁄ 16 ") 30mm (1 3 ⁄ 16 ")
Record the information found on the cable tag for future reference.
Part No._________________Date___________Frequency_________kH
P7
P8
Low profile, retractable
Low profile
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS OWNER’S GUIDE &
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.
WARNING: Immediately check for leaks when the boat
is placed in the water. Do not leave the boat unchecked
for more than three hours. Even a small leak may allow
considerable water to accumulate.
WARNING: Retractable models—The O-rings must
be intact and well lubricated to make a watertight seal.
WARNING: Retractable models—Always attach the
safety wire to prevent the sensor insert or blanking
plug from backing out in the unlikely event that the cap
nut fails or is screwed on incorrectly.
CAUTION: Never pull, carry, or hold the sensor by its
cable; this may sever internal connections.
CAUTION: Never use a fairing with a plastic housing;
the protruding sensor would be vulnerable to damage
from impact.
CAUTION: The arrow on the top of the transducer
insert and the flange of the housing must point forward
toward the bow.
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.