Vexilar Flasher Family 2013 - Manual (Page 60)

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TROUBLE SHOOTING
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Unit is turned on, but no display and motor is
not running.
Check for bad connections, proper hook up
polarity, and make sure you have a good, fully
charged, battery.
Unit is turned on and the motor is running, but
there is no display.
Battery voltage too low. The unit will show no
display if the voltage is below 8 volts. Check
voltage while unit is running.
Unit runs well for a short time, then lights flash
randomly or unit quits.
Bad battery or connection. Voltage may be
good when checked, but will fall as unit runs.
Unit runs and shows display light, but does not
read depth.
Transducer is not plugged in or not in contact
with the water.
Unit works, but needs high gain to see bottom
or targets.
Transducer is not aimed correctly or needs to
be cleaned. 19° transducers will have trouble
seeing small targets deep.
Unit works, but has too many lines on the
display. Can't tell what is what.
Improper transducer adjustment. Also, gain
may be set too high or, if gain is set to
minimum, switch to the LP Mode.
Unit works well when sitting still or at when
slow trolling, but loses reading at higher
speeds.
Improper transducer type, installation, or
adjustment causing a loss of clear water flow
across the transducer when the boat reaches a
certain speed.
Unit shows noise when engine or electric
motor is turned on.
Defective engine or electric motor. Also can
be improper grounding or missing ground in
electrical system.
I.R. does not work. Can’t eliminate interference
from other depth finder.
Gain may be set too high or the transducer
is weak. Also, check for ice or debris buildup
under the gain control.
Storage
&
Prevention
● Store in cool dry area. Do not store in a sealed container, like a bucket or Soft Pack,
containing moisure.
● Be sure the battery is fully charged before storage.
● Clean the flasher body and screen with a soft cloth and a mild detergent. Do not
submerge in water or other liquids.
● Do not expose the body or display to chemicals, such as fish attractant or insect
repellent. Damage to the surfaces can occur.
● Do not submerge the body in water or subject it to heavy wave splashing. The
flasher housing is weather-proof for most conditions, but is not waterproof. Water
damage is not covered under the warranty.