Garmin LiveScope LVS32-IF Installation Instructions - Page 2

Mounting Considerations - transducer

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Mounting Considerations • You must angle the transducer correctly for your selected mode to work properly. • You must install the sonar module in a location with adequate ventilation where it will not be exposed to extreme temperatures. • You should mount the transducer in a location where it will not be jarred when launching, hauling, or storing. • You should mount the transducer in a location where it is not behind strakes, struts, fittings, water intake or discharge ports, thru-hull transducers, or anything that creates air bubbles or causes the water to become turbulent. Turbulent water may interfere with the sonar beam. • You should mount the transducer as close to the center line of the boat as possible. • When mounted farther from the center of the transom, a greater deadrise can cause the boat hull to interfere with the sonar beam , and can cause inconsistent detection on the opposite side of the boat . The transducer is shown from behind. • On single-drive vessels, you must not mount the transducer in the path of the propeller. • On twin-drive vessels, you should mount the transducer between the drives, if possible. • You should mount the sonar module in a location where the LEDs are visible, where the cables can be connected, and where the device will not be submerged. Cable Considerations NOTICE Zip ties and cable clamps can over-tighten and damage or break the cable, or cause cable fatigue due to repeated rotation of the motor. You should use black electrical tape to secure the cable above and below the rotating joint. If you secure the cable with zip ties, do not over-tighten the zip ties. You should secure the cable above and below the pivot joint of your trolling motor. You should create a service loop at least 25 cm (10 in.) long in the cable, with the rotating joint centered on the loop. 2

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Mounting Considerations
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You must angle the transducer correctly for your selected mode to work properly.
•
You must install the sonar module in a location with adequate ventilation where it will not be exposed to
extreme temperatures.
•
You should mount the transducer in a location where it will not be jarred when launching, hauling, or storing.
•
You should mount the transducer in a location where it is not behind strakes, struts, fittings, water intake or
discharge ports, thru-hull transducers, or anything that creates air bubbles or causes the water to become
turbulent. Turbulent water may interfere with the sonar beam.
•
You should mount the transducer as close to the center line of the boat as possible.
•
When mounted farther from the center of the transom, a greater deadrise can cause the boat hull
to
interfere with the sonar beam
, and can cause inconsistent detection on the opposite side of the boat
.
The transducer is shown from behind.
•
On single-drive vessels, you must not mount the transducer in the path of the propeller.
•
On twin-drive vessels, you should mount the transducer between the drives, if possible.
•
You should mount the sonar module in a location where the LEDs are visible, where the cables can be
connected, and where the device will not be submerged.
Cable Considerations
NOTICE
Zip ties and cable clamps can over-tighten and damage or break the cable, or cause cable fatigue due to
repeated rotation of the motor.
You should use black electrical tape to secure the cable above and below the rotating joint. If you secure the
cable with zip ties, do not over-tighten the zip ties.
You should secure the cable above and below the pivot joint of your trolling motor.
You should create a service loop at least 25 cm (10 in.) long in the cable, with the rotating joint centered on the
loop.
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