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Testing the Installation, Installing the Transducer on a Trolling Motor, Specifications

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5 Apply marine sealant to the included 12 mm M4 screws, and attach the cable-entry cover to the transom. 6 Wipe away all excess marine sealant. Testing the Installation NOTICE You should check your boat for leaks before you leave it in the water for an extended period of time. Because water is necessary to carry the sonar signal, the transducer must be in the water to work properly. You cannot get a depth or distance reading when out of the water. When you place your boat in the water, check for leaks around any screw holes that were added below the water line. Testing the Transom-Mount Transducer Installation NOTICE When adjusting the depth of the transducer, make the adjustments in small increments. Placing the transducer too deep can adversely affect the performance of the boat and put the transducer at risk of striking underwater objects. Test the transom-mount transducer installation in open water free of obstacles. Pay attention to your surroundings as you test the transducer. 1 With the boat in the water, turn on the chartplotter. 2 Drive the boat at a slow speed. If the chartplotter appears to be working properly, gradually increase speed while observing the chartplotter. 3 If the sonar signal is suddenly lost or the bottom return is severely degraded, note the speed at which this occurs. 4 Return the boat to the speed at which the signal was lost, and make moderate turns in both directions while observing the chartplotter. 5 If the signal strength improves while turning, adjust the transducer so that it extends another 1/8 in. (3 mm) below the transom of the boat. 6 Repeat steps 2-4 until the degradation is eliminated. 7 If the signal does not improve, move the transducer to a different location on the transom, and repeat the test. Installing the Transducer on a Trolling Motor Assembling the Trolling Motor Mount 1 Using the 8 mm M4 screws and 4 mm star washers , attach the trolling motor mount to the transducer . 2 Place the transducer mount against the body of the trolling motor with the narrow end of the transducer pointed away from the propeller. 3 Secure the hose clamp around the body of the trolling motor, and tighten the hose clamp. 4 Position the transducer so it is parallel to the bottom when in use. 5 Use cable ties (not included) to secure the transducer cable. 6 Route the transducer cable to the installation location of the sounder while taking these precautions. • The cable should not be routed close to electrical wires or other sources of electrical interference. • The cable must not be pinched when the trolling motor is deployed or stowed. Specifications Dimensions (L x W x H) Operating temperature range Storage temperature range Transmit power (RMS) Frequencies Maximum depth/ range1 197.93 x 38.21 x 23.14 mm (7.8 x 1.5 x 0.9 in.) From 0° to 50°C (from 32° to 122°F) From -40° to 70°C (from -40° to 158°F) 500 W GT30: Garmin ClearVü: CHIRP 455 and 800 kHz GT30: SideVü: CHIRP 455 and 800 kHz GT34UHD: Garmin ClearVü: CHIRP 820 kHz GT34UHD: SideVü: CHIRP 1.12 MHz GT30: Garmin ClearVü™: 229 m (750 ft.) GT30: SideVü: 76 m (250 ft.) each side, 152 m (500 ft.) total GT34UHD: Garmin ClearVü: 61 m (200 ft.) GT34UHD: SideVü: 38 m (125 ft.) each side, 76 m (250 ft.) total 2 Route the cable through the cable exit so the cable is on the top side of the trolling motor housing when stowed. Installing the Transducer on a Trolling Motor NOTICE Do not cut the transducer cable. Cutting the transducer cable will void your warranty. 1 Insert a hose clamp (not included) through the slot on the transducer mount , until equal lengths extend on both sides of the mount. © 2020 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries Garmin® and the Garmin logo are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries, registered in the USA and other countries. These trademarks may not be used without the express permission of Garmin. 1 Dependent upon water salinity, bottom type, and other water conditions. 3

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Apply marine sealant to the included 12 mm M4 screws, and
attach the cable-entry cover to the transom.
6
Wipe away all excess marine sealant.
Testing the Installation
NOTICE
You should check your boat for leaks before you leave it in the
water for an extended period of time.
Because water is necessary to carry the sonar signal, the
transducer must be in the water to work properly. You cannot
get a depth or distance reading when out of the water. When
you place your boat in the water, check for leaks around any
screw holes that were added below the water line.
Testing the Transom-Mount Transducer Installation
NOTICE
When adjusting the depth of the transducer, make the
adjustments in small increments. Placing the transducer too
deep can adversely affect the performance of the boat and put
the transducer at risk of striking underwater objects.
Test the transom-mount transducer installation in open water
free of obstacles. Pay attention to your surroundings as you test
the transducer.
1
With the boat in the water, turn on the chartplotter.
2
Drive the boat at a slow speed. If the chartplotter appears to
be working properly, gradually increase speed while
observing the chartplotter.
3
If the sonar signal is suddenly lost or the bottom return is
severely degraded, note the speed at which this occurs.
4
Return the boat to the speed at which the signal was lost,
and make moderate turns in both directions while observing
the chartplotter.
5
If the signal strength improves while turning, adjust the
transducer so that it extends another
1
/
8
in. (3 mm) below the
transom of the boat.
6
Repeat steps 2–4 until the degradation is eliminated.
7
If the signal does not improve, move the transducer to a
different location on the transom, and repeat the test.
Installing the Transducer on a Trolling Motor
Assembling the Trolling Motor Mount
1
Using the 8 mm M4 screws
and 4 mm star washers
,
attach the trolling motor mount
to the transducer
.
2
Route the cable through the cable exit
so the cable is on
the top side of the trolling motor housing when stowed.
Installing the Transducer on a Trolling Motor
NOTICE
Do not cut the transducer cable. Cutting the transducer cable
will void your warranty.
1
Insert a hose clamp
(not included) through the slot on the
transducer mount
, until equal lengths extend on both sides
of the mount.
2
Place the transducer mount against the body of the trolling
motor with the narrow end of the transducer pointed away
from the propeller.
3
Secure the hose clamp around the body of the trolling motor,
and tighten the hose clamp.
4
Position the transducer so it is parallel to the bottom when in
use.
5
Use cable ties (not included) to secure the transducer cable.
6
Route the transducer cable to the installation location of the
sounder while taking these precautions.
The cable should not be routed close to electrical wires or
other sources of electrical interference.
The cable must not be pinched when the trolling motor is
deployed or stowed.
Specifications
Dimensions (L x W x
H)
197.93 x 38.21 x 23.14 mm (7.8 x 1.5 x 0.9 in.)
Operating
temperature range
From 0° to 50°C (from 32° to 122°F)
Storage temperature
range
From -40° to 70°C (from -40° to 158°F)
Transmit power
(RMS)
500 W
Frequencies
GT30: Garmin ClearVü: CHIRP 455 and
800 kHz
GT30: SideVü: CHIRP 455 and 800 kHz
GT34UHD: Garmin ClearVü: CHIRP 820 kHz
GT34UHD: SideVü: CHIRP 1.12 MHz
Maximum depth/
range
1
GT30: Garmin ClearVü
: 229 m (750 ft.)
GT30: SideVü: 76 m (250 ft.) each side, 152 m
(500 ft.) total
GT34UHD: Garmin ClearVü: 61 m (200 ft.)
GT34UHD: SideVü: 38 m (125 ft.) each side,
76 m (250 ft.) total
© 2020 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries
Garmin
®
and the Garmin logo are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries,
registered in the USA and other countries. These trademarks may not be used without
the express permission of Garmin.
1
Dependent upon water salinity, bottom type, and other water conditions.
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