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9/9/12 Vexilar Open Water Mounting Kit Instructions

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OpenWaterMountingKitInstructions

Installation

Therearethreepartstomountingyourflashertoyourboatmountingthe

unit,connectingittopower,andmountingthetransducer.

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UnitMounting

Find a convenientplace to mountthe unit. This mayinclude a boat seat,

deck, or dash. Make sure that there is plenty of room for the unit to tilt

and/or swivel freely withoutthe cables binding behind the unit. Once you

have foundthespot, securelyattach thebracketto the surface usingthe

screwsprovided.Placeyourunitintothenewbracketusingthesideknobs

thatcamewithyourflasher.

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PowerConnection

PlugthepowerconnectorintothebackoftheunitOnFL8/18unitsthiswill

be a flat 3 pin connector with red wire for positive and on FL12/20 units

willbearound2pinconnectorwithwhitewireforpositive.Findtheclosest

source of 12 volts (Usually the starting battery or console) and run the

power cord to it. Keep the cord away from sharp metaledgesand avoid

tight places where the cord may get crushed. Connect the red or white

wire to positive and the black wire to negative terminal, or ground. THE

BLACKWIRE WILLALWAYSBE GROUNDOR NEGATIVE. If the cord

provided is not long enough more can be added. Use 18 gauge wire

minimum. It is recommended that the 1 amp inline fuse (provided) be

placed in the positive line as close to the power source as possible to

protectagainstanyshortsinthewiring.

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TransducerMounting

There are two main types of transducers available high speed transom

mount and the puck style transducers. Follow the directions for the

transduceryouhavepurchased.

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TransomMount

To get a true vertical depth reading, the transducer

shouldbemountedparalleltothewaterline.A10degree

variationisacceptable.Ifthehullisreasonablyflatwitha

deadriseof10degreeorless,mountasshowninFigure

1a. If dead rise is greater than 10 degrees, mount as

showninFigure1b.

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9/9/12 Vexilar Open Water Mounting Kit Instructions Open Water Mounting Kit Instructions Installation There are three parts to mounting your flasher to your boat;; mounting the unit, connecting it to power, and mounting the transducer. Unit Mounting Find a convenient place to mount the unit. This may include a boat seat, deck, or dash.
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9/9/12 Vexilar Open Water Mounting Kit Instructions 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.
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9/9/12 Vexilar Open Water Mounting Kit Instructions Before you install the transducer, clean the spot of mud and oil. Using an epoxy or silicone glue make a puddle about the same diameter as the transducer on the hull. Place the transducer in the glue. Press it down firmly, gently twisting it back and forth, making sure that there are no air bubbles in the glue between the transducer and the hull.
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9/9/12 Vexilar Open Water Mounting Kit Instructions Q - Is my flasher waterproof? A - It is not waterproof, but is very water resistant. Using the unit in any rain is not a problem. However, take care that it does not get submerged. Don't store the unit in an area that may fill with water.