Garmin Panoptix LiveScope System Installation Instructions - Page 5

Thru-Hull Transducer in a Non-cored/Fiberglass Hull, without a Fairing Block

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9 From inside the hull, use slip-joint pliers or a crescent wrench to secure the backing block to the anti-rotation bolt with the included M8 nut and 8 mm washer . Do not over-tighten the M8 nut. 10Before the sealant hardens, remove all excess sealant on the outside of the fairing block and exterior hull to ensure smooth water flow over the transducer. Thru-Hull Transducer in a Non-cored/Fiberglass Hull without a Fairing Block If the deadrise angle of your mounting location does not exceed 5°, you can mount the device without a fairing block. Installing the Transducer with a Fairing Block It is recommended that two installers complete these instructions, with one positioned outside the boat and one inside the boat. NOTE: When installing the transducer in a cored fiberglass hull, avoid over-tightening the nuts to prevent damaging the hull. 1 Apply marine sealant at the base of the anti-rotation bolt and transducer stem . 2 Seat the transducer housing firmly within the fairing block recess. 3 Apply marine sealant to the face of the fairing block that must contact the hull. 4 Apply marine sealant to the face of the backing block that must contact the inner hull. 5 From outside the hull, insert the transducer cable and transducer stem through the mounting hole. 6 From inside the hull, slide the backing block onto the transducer stem and seat it firmly against the inner hull. The fairing and transducer must be parallel to the keel. 7 From inside the hull, apply the included anti-seize compound to the exposed transducer stem and anti-rotation bolt. 8 From inside the hull, use slip-joint pliers or a crescent wrench to secure the backing block to the transducer stem with the included 46 mm hull nut , nylon washer , and rubber washer . Do not over-tighten the hull nut. Drilling the Transducer Stem and Anti-Rotation Bolt Holes You should follow these instructions if you are installing your transducer on a fiberglass boat and you are not using a fairing block or isolator plate. 1 Trim the included transducer template. 2 Select a mounting location without surface irregularities or obstructions. 3 Using the template, mark the location of the stem hole and anti-rotation bolt. 4 While holding a 32 mm (1 1/4 in.) spade bit plumb, drill the transducer stem hole from outside the hull. The hole must be perpendicular to the water surface. 5 While holding a drill with an 9 mm (3/8 in.) bit plumb, drill the anti-rotation bolt hole from outside the hull. The holes must be perpendicular to the water surface. 6 Sand and clean the inner skin, core, and outer skin around the holes. Applying Marine Sealant to a Thru-Hull Transducer You must apply marine sealant to the transducer to ensure a tight, waterproof seal between the fairing block and the hull. Do not apply sealant directly to the stem or anti-rotation bolt. Apply marine sealant around the base of the stem and anti-rotation bolt on the transducer. 5

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Installing the Transducer with a Fairing Block
It is recommended that two installers complete these
instructions, with one positioned outside the boat and one inside
the boat.
NOTE:
When installing the transducer in a cored fiberglass hull,
avoid over-tightening the nuts to prevent damaging the hull.
1
Apply marine sealant at the base of the anti-rotation bolt
and transducer stem
.
2
Seat the transducer housing firmly within the fairing block
recess.
3
Apply marine sealant to the face of the fairing block
that
must contact the hull.
4
Apply marine sealant to the face of the backing block that
must contact the inner hull.
5
From outside the hull, insert the transducer cable
and
transducer stem through the mounting hole.
6
From inside the hull, slide the backing block onto the
transducer stem and seat it firmly against the inner hull.
The fairing and transducer must be parallel to the keel.
7
From inside the hull, apply the included anti-seize compound
to the exposed transducer stem and anti-rotation bolt.
8
From inside the hull, use slip-joint pliers or a crescent wrench
to secure the backing block to the transducer stem with the
included 46 mm hull nut
, nylon washer
, and rubber
washer
.
Do not over-tighten the hull nut.
9
From inside the hull, use slip-joint pliers or a crescent wrench
to secure the backing block to the anti-rotation bolt with the
included M8 nut
and 8 mm washer
.
Do not over-tighten the M8 nut.
10
Before the sealant hardens, remove all excess sealant on the
outside of the fairing block and exterior hull to ensure smooth
water flow over the transducer.
Thru-Hull Transducer in a Non-cored/Fiberglass Hull
without a Fairing Block
If the deadrise angle of your mounting location does not exceed
5°, you can mount the device without a fairing block.
Drilling the Transducer Stem and Anti-Rotation Bolt Holes
You should follow these instructions if you are installing your
transducer on a fiberglass boat and you are not using a fairing
block or isolator plate.
1
Trim the included transducer template.
2
Select a mounting location without surface irregularities or
obstructions.
3
Using the template, mark the location of the stem hole and
anti-rotation bolt.
4
While holding a 32 mm (1
1
/
4
in.) spade bit plumb, drill the
transducer stem hole from outside the hull.
The hole must be perpendicular to the water surface.
5
While holding a drill with an 9 mm (
3
/
8
in.) bit plumb, drill the
anti-rotation bolt hole from outside the hull.
The holes must be perpendicular to the water surface.
6
Sand and clean the inner skin, core, and outer skin around
the holes.
Applying Marine Sealant to a Thru-Hull Transducer
You must apply marine sealant to the transducer to ensure a
tight, waterproof seal between the fairing block and the hull. Do
not apply sealant directly to the stem or anti-rotation bolt.
Apply marine sealant
around the base of the stem and
anti-rotation bolt on the transducer.
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