Owner manual

9/9/12 Vexilar Open Water Mounting Kit Instructions
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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.Letthegluedry
completelybeforeturningtheuniton.
Run the transducer cord up to the unit taking the same care as you did
whenyouranthepowercord.Plugthetransducerconnectorintotheback
oftheunitandscrewtheretainingringdowntight.
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TrollingMotorMounting
Toattachapuckstyletransducertoatrollingmotorusethelargecabletie
provided. Notice the slots in the transducer for this purpose. Locate the
transduceronthebottomofthelowerunitasinfigureB.Runthecableup
theshaftusingthesmallercabletiestoholditinposition.Makesurethat
the cable will notbe damaged by the motions of the trolling motor. Plug
thetransducerconnectorintothebackoftheunitandscrewtheretaining
ringdowntight.
In any application, if the transducer cord is too short, an optional
extensioncablemaybepurchased.
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FrequentlyAskedQuestions
QWhereshouldthegaincontrolbeset?
A Keep the gain low. Usually a settingbetween 0and 3is sufficientfor
depthsupto40feet.Itisagoodideatopickasettingandleaveitthere,
if the depth does not change significantly. This gives a good frame of
referencetobeabletorecognizedifferentbottomtypes.
Q  Even with the gain set on zero I still have so much signal I can't
determinethebottom.WhatcanIdo?
AThiscanhappeninshalloworveryweedywaters.IfyouhavetheFL
18,switchtheunitto theLPsetting.IfyouhaveanFL8or FL8SLT,the
solution is to install an SCable in your transducer line to cut down your
output power. This is an accessory that is manufactured by Vexilar and
carriedbymanyretailers.
QWhydoIloosethedepthreadingwhenmyboatgoesfaster?
A  Your transducer position needs adjustment. The unit can read depth
at, virtually, any boat speed provided the transducer is in good contact
with the water. Also, keep in mind that the water flow under the
transducermustbeclearandundisturbedbyanypartofyourboatahead
ofthetransducer.