Vexilar FL-8 - Manual (Page 8)

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THE ICE-DUCER TM SYSTEM*
The Ice-Ducer system provides a
quick and easy way to set up the trans-
ducer for ice fishing. All of the adjust-
ment needed to find the true perpendicu-
lar point is done automatically. To use the
Ice-Ducer, simply adjust the transducer to
the desired depth and drop the assembly
in the ice hole.
*Patent # 5,546,362
There are three main components to
the Ice-Ducer system. They include the
transducer, float, and the stop. The transducer comes assembled with
the connector already installed. The stop is put on by passing the
transducer cord through the slit in the side of the stop. Make sure that
the tapered or rounded end is facing down, toward the transducer.
The float is installed between the stop and the transducer by, again,
passing the transducer cord through the slit in the side. Make sure the
countersunk hole is facing up towards the top.
To use the Ice-Ducer, adjust the stop to allow the transducer to
float at the desired depth. A six inch minimum is recommended in
order to make sure that the transducer will indeed be pointing straight
down. The most it should be don is to the bottom of the ice hole. If
the transducer is below the bottom of the ice it can cause tangling
problems when bringing in fish.
If you run into problems when using the Ice-Ducer and you can't
see your bait try this; Rub the bottom of the transducer with water to
eliminate any residue or air film. This insures good contact between
the transducer and the water. Check the length of cord between the
float and the transducer to make sure there are no kinks in the cord
that will cause the transducer to shoot off to the side