Transducer Installation; Installation Location - Honda Hondex HE-773-III-Di Operation Manual

TRANSDUCER INSTALLATION

Please refer to operation manual supplied with auto hull unit for auto hull unit.
Any works on the vessel are very unstable and risky.
Installation/maintenance of transducer should be handled after landing
the vessel on ground or fixing the vessel at shipyard etc. If not, it may
cause serious injuries.
Do not operate the electronic tools with wet hands.
It causes electronic shock.

1. Installation Location

Please be cautious when deciding the installation location with the consideration of
following points.
Choose the location where having less influence from air bubble, interference,
and noise condition.
Generally, it's best to install it on the keel location.
Interference free condition.
No obstacles near the hull unit. (especially for bow side)
The obstacles at bow side cause bubbling and detection problem in addition to the
cut-off for ultrasonic beam.
In the case not being able to install
the sonar on the keel,
Shift location to aside.
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