Humminbird MEGA 360 ICE ADAPTER - User Manual

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MEGA 360 ICE ADAPTER Installation Guide
Overview
The MEGA 360 ICE Adapter kit provides a mounting capability to use your MEGA 360 Imaging transducer
on the ice. The adapter kit includes a handle for the MEGA 360, an ice adapter base, two adjustable
depth collars, and screws for mounting a heading sensor (not included).
NOTE: Compatible with HELIX 8, 9, and 10 G3N models.
Technical Support: Contact Humminbird Technical Support at 1-800-633-1468 or visit our Web site
at humminbird.com.
WARNING! Always make sure that conditions are safe before walking on the ice.
NOTE: Product specifications and features are subject to change without notice.
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Installing the MEGA 360 ICE Adapter Kit
Use the following instructions to ice mount the MEGA 360 Imaging transducer.
CAUTION! Handle the MEGA 360 pod with care. Store the MEGA 360 Imaging transducer in a safe
place to prevent unnecessary impact.
NOTE: You must first un-install the MEGA 360 Imaging transducer from its previous mounting
configuration and disconnect the power cable and transducer cable before performing the
instructions described in this guide.
1. Slide one of the depth collars over the cables and pod shaft.
2. Slide the ice adapter base over the cables and pod shaft.
3. Slide the second depth collar over the cables and pod shaft.
4. Vertically adjust the height of the ice adapter base to the desired position.
a. Slide the bottom depth collar to the desired position, and close the lever arm to lock the
depth collar into position.
b. Slide the top depth collar down to secure the ice adapter base to the desired height, and
close the lever arm to lock the depth collar into position.
NOTE: The MEGA 360 pod must be submerged below the ice.
NOTE: Periodically check that the adjustable depth collars are secure and tighten with a Phillips
screwdriver if necessary.
5. Slide the handle clamp over the cables and pod shaft.
6. Place the screw through the counterbore hole in the handle clamp and screw on the handle.
Hand-tighten only.
TIP: Orient the handle so that it is parallel with the front of the transducer.
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Connecting the Heading Sensor (optional)
Use the following instructions to mount a heading sensor to your MEGA 360 ICE adapter base.
1. Align the heading sensor’s screw holes over the screw holes on the ice adapter base.
2. Attach the heading sensor to the ice adapter base using the included #6 - 7/8" (22 mm) screws.
Do not overtighten.
MEGA 360 ICE
Adapter Kit
handle
adjustable
depth collar
adjustable
depth collar
front
ice
adapter
base

Summary

Overview

Install the MEGA 360 ICE Adapter Kit

Prepare for Installation

Un-install the MEGA 360 Imaging transducer and disconnect cables before proceeding with installation.

Mount the ICE Adapter Base

Slide depth collars and the ice adapter base onto the shaft, adjusting height and securing with collars.

Attach the Handle

Slide the handle clamp over the shaft and attach the handle, hand-tightening the screw.

Connect the Heading Sensor

Route the Cables

Connect Transducer and Power Cables

Connect the power and transducer cables to the pod shaft connectors, hand-tightening screw nuts.

Connect Sonar to Control Head

Insert the transducer adapter cable into the transducer port on the HELIX control head.

Install Power Protection

Install an inline fuse holder with a 1 Amp fuse for protection of the unit.

Humminbird MEGA 360 ICE ADAPTER Specifications

General

Brand	Humminbird
Model	MEGA 360 ICE ADAPTER
Category	Adapter
Language	English