User Manual Q&AAnswer
Feb 15, 2025 - 01:11 AM
To convert the to a portable configuration, follow these steps:
1. Disconnect the cables from the control head installed on your boat.
2. Loosen the gimbal knobs and slide the control head out of the gimbal bracket.
3. If you have a Portable Conversion Kit, unscrew the transducer from the fixed mounting bracket on your boat, saving the original screws for any future fixed mounting configuration.
4. Proceed to the portable transducer installation guide and follow the instructions to install the transducer.
5. Install the riser blocks and gimbal bracket onto the portable base by aligning the holes on the riser blocks with the holes on the base and securing them with screws.
6. Select the gimbal bracket for your control head model and line up the mounting holes on the gimbal bracket with the xxxx holes on the riser blocks. Secure the gimbal bracket with screws.
7. Route the power cable and transducer jumper cable from under the base and up through the hole in the base.
8. Install the gimbal knobs into each side of the control head and insert the power and transducer jumper cable connectors into the correct ports on your control head.
9. Confirm there is enough cable slack to allow the control head to pivot through its full tilt range and for connecting or disconnecting the cables.
10. Disconnect the cables from the control head, slide the control head out of the gimbal bracket, and set it aside.
11. Route the power and transducer jumper cables on the underside of the base and attach the tie-down straps to secure the battery to the base.
12. Slide the control head (with gimbal knobs installed) back into the gimbal bracket arms and insert the power and transducer jumper cable connectors into the control head ports.
13. Adjust the control head viewing angle and tighten the gimbal knobs to secure the control head on the gimbal bracket.
14. Install the handle onto the base and secure it with screws.
15. Charge the battery using the included battery charger until it is fully charged.
16. Place the battery in the battery well, making sure the power cable is fitted snugly into the slot in the well and that the foam pad fits evenly around the battery well edges.
17. Pull the battery tie-down straps over the top of the battery and connect both ends of each strap over the top to secure the battery in the battery well.
18. Insert the base into the portable bag, making sure the control head faces out of the bag.
19. Connect the transducer cable to the jumper port in the portable case and connect the spade clips on the power cable to the battery terminals.
20. Stow the transducer and battery charger in the portable bag and zip up all the zippers.
21. To remove water from the portable case, open the front zipper and pull the case down to allow water to exit. If needed, remove the case from the plastic base and air-dry it.
Please refer to the Humminbird HELIX Portable Control Head Installation Guide for more detailed instructions and illustrations.
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