Garmin echo 150 Installation Instructions - Page 1

When planning a mounting location, choose a location that you can see as you operate your vessel, provides easy access to the keys on the echo, and is the appropriate distance from a compass (page 6). echo™ Installation Instructions  Warning See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information. Assembling the Transducer 1. Insert the rubber washer ➊ and the plastic spacer ➋ into the transducer ➌ at the same time. Do not add any lubrication to the rubber washer.  caution Always wear safety goggles, ear protection, and a dust mask when drilling, cutting, or sanding. Follow these instructions to properly install the all of the components provided with your echo 100/150/200/300c/500c /550c. Contact Garmin Contact Garmin Product Support if you have any questions while using your echo. In the USA, go to www.garmin.com/support, or contact Garmin USA by phone at (913) 397.8200 or (800) 800.1020. In the UK, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. by phone at 0808 2380000. In Europe, go to www.garmin.com/support and click Contact Support for in-country support information, or contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. by phone at +44 (0) 870.8501241. Tools Needed • Drill and drill bits • 3/8 in. wrench or socket • Masking tape • Number 2 Phillips screwdriver • Marine sealant • Hardware for the swivel mount (bolts or screws) (page 3) Installation Preparation Before permanently installing any part of your echo, plan the installation by determining the location of the various components. Verify that the cables are long enough to connect the components to each other and to power. About the Transducer The transducer is the component of your echo that transmits sound waves through the water and receives them to relay the information to your echo device. With the supplied hardware, you can install the included transducer on the transom of your boat (page 1) or on your trolling motor (page 3). If you already have an existing Garmin 6-pin dual-beam transducer on your boat, you can use it with your echo device by installing an adapter cable (sold separately). About the echo Mount The echo device can be mounted using the included swivel-mount bracket (page 3), or it can be mounted flush with the dashboard using the appropriate flush-mount kit (sold separately). ➍ ➏➎ ➊➋ ➐ ➌ 2. Pull the cable back and slide the transducer into the mounting bracket ➍. 3. Place a 5 mm flat washer ➎ on the 10-32 x 1.75 in. screw ➏ and insert the screw through the mounting bracket, transducer, spacer, and rubber washer. 4. Place a 5 mm flat washer on the exposed end of the 10-32 x 1.75 in. screw, and fasten it with the 10-32 lock nut ➐. Do not tighten the 10-32 lock nut. You will adjust the transducer and tighten the nut after you install the transducer on the boat. Installing the Transducer on a Transom Selecting a Transom-mount Location Select a transom-mount location while considering these guidelines for optimal performance. • Mount the transducer as close to the center of the boat as possible. • Do not mount the transducer 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. • Do not mount the transducer in the path of the propeller on singledrive boats. The transducer can cause cavitation that can degrade the performance of the boat and damage the propeller. • On twin-drive boats, mount the transducer between the drives, if possible. • Do not mount the transducer in a location where it might be jarred when launching, hauling, or storing. February, 2011 190-01312-02 Rev. B Printed in Taiwan