Garmin GT23M-TM Plastic Transom Mount Transducer Mid-Band CHIRP 80-160 kHz 600 W - Page 1

Transom-Mount Transducer Installation Instructions To obtain the best performance and to avoid damage to your boat, you must install the Garmin® transducer according to these instructions. Read all installation instructions before proceeding with the installation. If you experience difficulty during the installation, contact Garmin Product Support. Registering Your Device Help us better support you by completing our online registration today. • Go to http://my.garmin.com. • Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in a safe place. Contacting Garmin Product Support • Go to www.garmin.com/support for in-country support information. • In the USA, call 913-397-8200 or 1-800-800-1020. • In the UK, call 0808 238 0000. • In Europe, call +44 (0) 870 850 1241. Important Safety Information WARNING See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information. You are responsible for the safe and prudent operation of your vessel. Sonar is a tool that enhances your awareness of the water beneath your boat. It does not relieve you of the responsibility of observing the water around your boat as you navigate. CAUTION Failure to install and maintain this equipment in accordance with these instructions could result in damage or injury. Always wear safety goggles, ear protection, and a dust mask when drilling, cutting, or sanding. NOTICE When drilling or cutting, always check what is on the opposite side of the surface. This equipment should be installed by a qualified marine installer. 5 Select Download. 6 If necessary, select Run. 7 If necessary, select the drive associated with the memory card, and select Next > Finish. Updating the Device Software Before you can update the software, you must obtain a software-update memory card or load the latest software onto a memory card. 1 Turn on the chartplotter. 2 After the home screen appears, insert the memory card into the card slot. NOTE: In order for the software update instructions to appear, the device must be fully booted before the card is inserted. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions. 4 Wait several minutes while the software update process completes. The device returns to normal operation after the software update process is complete. 5 Remove the memory card. NOTE: If the memory card is removed before the device restarts fully, the software update is not complete. Tools Needed • Drill and drill bits • Two 13 mm hex wrenches • Number 2 Phillips screwdriver • Masking tape • Marine sealant About the Transducer The transducer transmits and receives sound waves through the water, and relays sound-wave information to your Garmin sonar device. Assembling the Transducer with a Transom Mount Bracket 1 Attach the mount to the transducer with the included À Á 8 mm M4 screws , and 4 mm star washers . Â Ã Loading the New Software on a Memory Card You must copy the software update to a memory card using a computer that is running Windows® software. NOTE: You can contact Garmin customer support to order a preloaded software update card if you do not have a computer with Windows software. 1 Insert a memory card into the card slot on the computer. 2 Go to www.garmin.com/support/software/marine.html. 3 Select Download next to the software bundle that corresponds with your device. 4 Read and agree to the terms. 2 Attach the mount to the bracket with the 16 mm M8 bolts Ä , M8 flat washers , and M8 lock nuts . Å Æ Ç October 2015 Printed in Taiwan 190-01850-02_0A