Placement Guidelines

CAUTION: Do not mount in line with or near water intake or

Checking for Leaks
When the boat is placed in the water, immediately check around OWNER’S GUIDE & INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
the transducer for leaks. Note that very small leaks may not be
discharge openings or behind strakes, fittings, or hull irregularities
that will disturb the water flow.
readily observed. Do not leave the boat in the water for more than Pocket/Keel Mount Record the information found on the cable tag for future reference.
3 hours before checking it again. If a leak is observed, repeat the Part No._________________Date___________Frequency________kHz
installation procedures immediately. Depth Transducer
CAUTION: Do not mount in line with trailer rollers or bunks that
may damage the transducer’s face. with Temperature Sensor
Maintenance, Parts, & Replacement
Choose a Location Models: CM599LH, CM599LM, CM599LHW,
Anti-fouling Paint
• Where the hull is flat or nearly flat, so the transducer beam will PM111LH, PM111LM, PM111LHW, PM411LWM
Surfaces exposed to salt water must be coated with anti-fouling

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be aimed straight down. U.S. Patent No. 7,369,45; 8,582,393. UK Patent No. 2 414 077
paint. Use water-based anti-fouling paint only. Never use ketone
• In a cool well-ventilated area away from the engine to avoid based anti-fouling paint, since ketones can attack many plastics
overheating. possibly damaging the transducer. Apply anti-fouling paint every 6
• Where the transducer will be in contact with the water at all months or at the beginning of each boating season.
times.

17-568-01 rev.07
Cleaning
• Where the water flowing under the hull is smoothest with a
minimum of bubbles and turbulence (especially at high speeds). Aquatic growth can accumulate rapidly on the transducer’s
Do not mount the transducer near water intake or discharge surface, reducing its performance within weeks. Clean the surface
with a Scotch-Brite® scour pad and mild household detergent,
WARNING: The transducer must be professionally
openings; or behind strakes, fittings, or hull irregularities.
• Where the transducer beam will not be blocked by the keel or
being careful to avoid making scratches. If the fouling is severe, installed using accepted practices. The pocket must
lightly wet sand it with fine grade wet/dry paper.
propeller shaft(s).
Transducer Replacement & Parts
be strong and watertight to reduce the risk of
• Away from interference caused by power and radiation sources
such as: the propeller(s) and shaft(s), other machinery, other The information needed to order a replacement Airmar transducer is property damage, personal injury, and/or death.
echosounders, and other cables. The lower the noise level, the printed on the cable tag. Do not remove this tag. When ordering,
higher the echosounder gain setting that can be used. specify the part number, date, and frequency in kHz. For convenient
• Where there is working space inside the vessel. reference, record this information near the top of page one.
Obtain parts from your instrument manufacturer or marine dealer.
Bolts Gemeco Tel: 803-693-0777 Applications
• Choose bolts with 3/8"-16 UNC threads. (USA) Fax: 803-693-0477 • Recommended for fiberglass hulls
• Tighten the bolts using a torque wrench with a force not
Follow the precautions below for optimal
email: [email protected] • Recommended for high-speed boats
exceeding 85 in.-lb. Do not over tighten. product performance and to reduce the risk of
Airmar EMEA Tel: +33.(0)2.23.52.06.48 property damage, personal injury, and/or death.
Cable Routing & Connecting
(Europe, Middle East, Africa) Fax: +33.(0)2.23.52.06.49 Mounting Location
email: [email protected] WARNING: Always wear safety goggles and a dust
mask when installing. Hull Types (see Figure 1)
CAUTION: If the transducer came with a connector, do not
• Displacement hull powerboats—Locate amidships near the
remove it to ease cable routing. If the cable must be cut and WARNING: Immediately check for leaks when the centerline. The starboard side of the hull where the propeller
spliced, use Airmar’s splash-proof Junction Box No. 33-035 and boat is placed in the water. Do not leave the boat blades are moving downward is preferred.
follow the instructions provided. Removing the water-proof unchecked for more than three hours. Even a small
connector or cutting the cable, except when using water-tight leak may allow considerable water to accumulate. • Planing hull powerboats—Mount well aft, on or near the
junction box, will void the transducer warranty. centerline, and well inboard of the first set of lifting strakes to
CAUTION: Do not install in the engine compartment or ensure that the transducer will be in contact with the water at
1. Route the cable to the echosounder being careful not to tear the other hot place. The transducer may fail if it overheats. high speeds. The starboard side of the hull where the propeller
cable jacket when passing it through the bulkhead(s) and other blades are moving downward is preferred.
parts of the boat. Use grommet(s) to prevent chafing. To reduce
CAUTION: Always operate the transducer in water.
Outboard and I/O—Mount just forward of the engine(s).
electrical interference, separate the transducer cable from other Operating in air will allow the transducer to overheat
Inboard—Mount well ahead of the propeller(s) and shaft(s).
electrical wiring and the engine(s). Coil any excess cable and resulting in failure.
Stepped hull—Mount just ahead of the first step.
secure it in place with cable ties to prevent damage. CAUTION: The transducer must be flush with the
2. Refer to your echosounder owner’s manual to connect the bottom of the hull for good performance.
transducer to the instrument.
CAUTION: Never pull, carry, or hold the transducer by
the cable. This may sever internal connections.
CAUTION: Never strike the transducer. displacement hull stepped hull

CAUTION: Never use solvents. Cleaners, fuel, sealants,

paint, and other products may contain solvents that can
damage plastic parts, especially the transducer’s face.
IMPORTANT: Please read the instructions completely
before proceeding with the installation. These
outboard and I/O inboard
35 Meadowbrook Drive, Milford, New Hampshire 03055-4613, USA instructions supersede any other instructions in your
• www.airmar.com instrument manual if they differ.
Figure 1. Best location for the transducer
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 CM599LH, CM599LM, CM599LHW
PM111LH, PM111LM, PM111LHW, PM411LWM

IMPORTANT: Some printers and printer

settings can alter the size of the template.

Verify the template’s size before cutting.

Place the transducer on the template to be
sure it is the exact size. If necessary, redraw
the template.