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Installation of the Transducer
Installing a Thru-Hull Transducer
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) Go to the inside of the hull and slide the hex nut over the end of the cable. Fit the hex nut over
the end of the transducer and tighten it. (On a vessel with a wooden hull, do not tighten the nut
completely right away. Allow some time for the wood to swell after the vessel is put in the water. Be
sure that the correct end of the transducer is pointing forward see Picture 1-1
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) Remove any excess sealant from the outside of the unit to assure smooth water flow over the
face of the transducer.
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) As soon as the boat is placed in the water, check for leaks. Check again within 3 to 5 hours.
(You may not be able to see a small leak right away.) If there are any leaks, you must repeat the
installation procedure.
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