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Panoptix™ PS 30/31 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. 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. 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. Loading the New Software on a Memory Card 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 "Garmin Marine Network with SD card". 4 Read and agree to the terms. 5 Select Download. 6 Select Run. 7 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. About the Transducer The transducer transmits and receives sound waves through the water, and relays sound-wave information to your Garmin sonar device. Tools Needed • #2 Phillips screwdriver • 4 mm (5/32 in.) drill bit • Drill • Masking tape (optional) • 13 mm (1/2 in.) Socket • 13 mm (1/2 in.) Wrench • Marine sealant Mounting Location Considerations • 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 can place a significant strain on less-rugged trolling motors. Consider the weight and drag of the mounting hardware and transducer before mounting it on the trolling motor. • The transducer must be in clean (non-turbulent) water for optimal performance. • For optimal results, mount the transducer as close to the center line as possible. Mounting to one side can affect the handling of the boat. • 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. • On twin-drive boats, the transducer should be mounted between the drives, if possible. • For the downward-facing transducer, the cables should be routed out of the transducer to the starboard side of the boat, with the logo on the transducer facing the port side of the boat. • The forward-facing transducer should be mounted in a location that allows a view of the surface of the water in front of the boat. • The forward-facing transducer should be mounted in a location that is out of the water at speeds over 40 km/h (25 mph). • For a forward-facing transducer mounted on a trolling motor, the cables should be routed out of the transducer toward the March 2015 Printed in Taiwan 190-01885-02_0A