Vexilar Flasher Family 2013 - Manual (Page 44)

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Transom Transducer Mounting
Before you begin the process of installing the transducer, check your hull to find a spot
where you’ll get a smooth water flow along the bottom of the boat. You want to avoid ribs,
rivets, and gouges or scratches in the hull.
To get a true vertical depth reading, the
transducer should be mounted parallel to the
water line. However, a 10° tilt to either side is
acceptable. If the hull is reasonably flat with a
dead rise of 10° or less, mount the transducer
along the hull bottom. If dead rise is greater
than 10°, mount the transducer with level
alignment.
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1. Assemble the stainless steel brackets to the transducer
using the hardware furnished. Do not tighten until final
adjustments are made.
2. Place assembly on transom at selected location with the
front of the transducer extending 1/2” to 5/8” below
the bottom of the boat and with the front part against the
transom. The least amount that the transducer extends
below the bottom is desired. If too low, spray and turbulence will occur resulting
in lost bottom readings.
3. With transducer in place, mark the four slot locations of the transducer mounting
brackets. Drill in center of slot outline using a 9/64” (3.5 mm) drill.
4. Fasten the transducer to the transom using the
#10 x 3⁄4” screws, nuts and washer plates.
5. Before final tightening the 4 screws holding the
brackets to the transducer, tip the rear edge
down approximately 1/8” as shown.
6. Tighten all screws.
CAUTION . Do not use any thread locking compound
on the screws. Most products such as Loctite ® contain
chemicals that attack and weaken plastics.
IMPORTANT . There should be no gap between the brackets and the transducer. A wide
space between these parts will cause stress on the transducer mounting ears and result in
breakage with time.
When running the cable to the sounder, avoid other wiring on the boat, particularly
ignition and alternator cables. They can be a source of noise on the sounder display.
< 10°
> 10°
More than 10°
1/4” to 5/8”
Tip Down
1/8”
Less than 10°
Dead Rise
Angles
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