Cannon Mag 20 Dt/Hs User Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL
NOTE: Do not return your CANNON® Downrigger to
your retailer. Your retailer is not authorized to repair or
replace this unit. You may obtain service by:
• calling CANNON® at 1-800-227-6433;
• returning your downrigger to the Factory Service
Center;
• sending or taking your downrigger to any
CANNON® Authorized Service Center on
enclosed list.
Please include proof of purchase, serial number
and purchase date for warranty service with any
of the above options.
CAUTION:
READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY
BEFORE OPERATING YOUR NEW CANNON
®
DOWNRIGGER.
RETAIN FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
MAG 20DT/ts
Introduction to Downriggers pg. 2
MAG 20 DT New Features
pg. 3
Mounting Your Downrigger
pg. 4-7
Terminator & Line Release
pg. 8
Cannon Uni-Release
pg. 8
Attaching the Rod Holder
pg. 9
Wiring Your Downrigger
pg. 10
Powering Multiple Downriggers
pg. 11
Operating Your Downrigger
pg. 12
The Short Stop System
pg. 14
Positive Ion Control
pg. 14
The Effects of Blowback
pg. 16
Troubleshooting
pg. 17
Maintaining Your Downrigger
pg. 17
Trolling Tips
pg. 18
Warranty Information
pg. 19
Cannon Service Policy
pg. 19
Authorized Service Centers pg. 20
MAG 20DT/HS

Cannon Mag 20 Dt/Hs Specifications

General

Brand	Cannon
Model	Mag 20 Dt/Hs
Category	Fishing Equipment
Language	English

Summary

New Features

Mag 20 DT New Features

Highlights improvements like Magnum Power, Tournament Series features, and Battery Alarm.

CannonLink Details

Explains connectivity and features of the CannonLink remote operation system.

Mounting & Setup

Downrigger Mounting on Boats

Installing the Base on Your Boat

Provides instructions for securely installing the downrigger base on different deck thicknesses.

Mounting the Downrigger on the Base

Terminator & Line Release

Terminating the Downrigger Cable

Wiring Your Downrigger

Electrical Specifications & Wiring Instructions

Provides power requirements and connection guidelines for the downrigger.

Powering Multiple Downriggers

Operating Your Downrigger

Operating Your Downrigger

General steps for deploying the lure and setting up for fishing.

Lowering the Weight

Explains manual and powered methods for lowering the downrigger weight.

Raising the Weight

Instructions on how to safely retrieve the downrigger weight.

Adjusting the Depth Meter

The Short Stop System

The Short Stop System

The Positive Ion Control System

Positive Ion Control

How the Positive Ion Control System Works

Explains the internal mechanism and adjustment of the PIC system.

Measuring the Natural Electrolysis and PIC Voltage on Your Boat

Using Positive Ion Control

Blowback

Blowback Charts

Troubleshooting & Maintaining

Trouble Shooting

Addresses common problems and their solutions, like non-working motor or clutch slip.

Maintaining Your Downrigger