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PANOPTIX™ LIVESCOPE™ LVS32-TH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Important Safety Information WARNING See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information. The device must be installed with at least one of the included anti-rotation bolts. Failure to do so could result in the device rotating while the boat is moving and could cause damage to your vessel. 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. 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. Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in a safe place. 1 Go to my.garmin.com/registration. 2 Sign in to your Garmin account. Software Update You must update the software when you install this device. If your Garmin chartplotter has Wi‑Fi® technology, you should update the software using the ActiveCaptain™ app on a compatible Android™ or Apple® device. If your chartplotter does not have has Wi‑Fi technology, you should update the software using a memory card and a Windows® computer. For more information, go to support.garmin.com. Tools Needed • Drill • 3 mm bit (1/8 in.) • 9 mm bit (3/8 in.) • 12 mm bit (1/2 in.) (metal hull) • 13 mm bit (1/2 in.) (fiberglass hull) • 32 mm spade bit (11/4 in.) (fiberglass hull) • 38 mm hole saw (1 1/2 in.) (metal hull) • Bandsaw or table saw • Slip-joint pliers or crescent wrench • Masking tape • Marine sealant • Solvent wash • Marine-grade epoxy or exposed core sealant that can be used on plastic (cored fiberglass hull) About the Transducer The transducer transmits and receives sound waves through the water, and relays sound-wave information to your Garmin sonar device. Mounting Location Considerations • On outboard and sterndrive vessels , the transducer should be mounted in front of and close to the engine or engines. • On inboard vessels , the transducer should be mounted in front of and far away from the engine propeller and shaft. • On step-hull vessels , the transducer should be mounted in front of the first step. • On full-keel vessels , the transducer should be mounted at a slight angle that aims at the bow, not parallel to the centerline. • On fin-keel vessels , the transducer should be mounted from 25 cm to 75 cm (from 10 to 30 in.) in front of the keel and a maximum of 10 cm (4 in.) to the side of the centerline. • On vessels with displacement hulls , the transducer should be mounted approximately 1/3 aft of the waterline length of the vessel from the bow, and from 150 to 300 mm (from 6 to 12 in.) to the side of the centerline. • The transducer should be mounted parallel to the bow-stern axis of your vessel. • The transducer should not be mounted behind strakes, struts, fittings, water intake or discharge ports, or anything that creates air bubbles or causes the water to become turbulent. The transducer must be in clean (non-turbulent) water for optimal performance. • The transducer should not be mounted in a location where it might be jarred when launching, hauling, or storing. • On single-drive boats, the transducer must not be mounted in the path of the propeller. The transducer can cause cavitation that can degrade the performance of the boat and damage the propeller. • On twin-drive boats, the transducer should be mounted between the drives, if possible. January 2019 190-02496-90_0A