Owner's Manual
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... i Product Registration iii Contact Garmin iii Caring for the Fishfinder 160C iii Caring for the Screen iii Warnings iv Important Information iv Getting Started 1 Understanding the Fishfinder and Sonar 1 Understanding Sonar 1 Understanding the Fishfinder Screen 1 Using Dual Beam 2 Whiteline 3 Thermoclines 3 Installing the Fishfinder 160C 4 Packing List 4 Unit Installation 5 Transducer Installation 6 Selecting a Transom Mount Location 7 Mounting the Transducer on a Transom...
... i Product Registration iii Contact Garmin iii Caring for the Fishfinder 160C iii Caring for the Screen iii Warnings iv Important Information iv Getting Started 1 Understanding the Fishfinder and Sonar 1 Understanding Sonar 1 Understanding the Fishfinder Screen 1 Using Dual Beam 2 Whiteline 3 Thermoclines 3 Installing the Fishfinder 160C 4 Packing List 4 Unit Installation 5 Transducer Installation 6 Selecting a Transom Mount Location 7 Mounting the Transducer on a Transom...
Owner's Manual
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Check the packing list below. The Garmin Fishfinder 160C hardware allows for installation on either the transom or trolling motor. Packing List A-Fishfinder 160C Sonar Unit (1) K-10-32 Lock Nut (1) B-Swivel Mount Bracket (1) L-5 x 30 mm Screws (2) C-Swivel Base (1) M-10-32 x 1.75 Screw (1) D-Mounting Knobs- Short, Long (1ea) N-1/4" Cable Clamps (2) E-Mounting Knob Spacer (1) O-Plastic Spacer (1) F-Transducer With Power Cable (1) P-1/4" Rubber...
Check the packing list below. The Garmin Fishfinder 160C hardware allows for installation on either the transom or trolling motor. Packing List A-Fishfinder 160C Sonar Unit (1) K-10-32 Lock Nut (1) B-Swivel Mount Bracket (1) L-5 x 30 mm Screws (2) C-Swivel Base (1) M-10-32 x 1.75 Screw (1) D-Mounting Knobs- Short, Long (1ea) N-1/4" Cable Clamps (2) E-Mounting Knob Spacer (1) O-Plastic Spacer (1) F-Transducer With Power Cable (1) P-1/4" Rubber...
Owner's Manual
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..., be no deeper than half the screw length. 3. Fishfinder 160C Owner's Manual Installing the Fishfinder 160C > Unit Installation Mounting Holes Short Knob Swivel Base Swivel Bracket and Base If securing the base using selftapping screws, drill 1/16" starter holes at the locations you marked. ...
..., be no deeper than half the screw length. 3. Fishfinder 160C Owner's Manual Installing the Fishfinder 160C > Unit Installation Mounting Holes Short Knob Swivel Base Swivel Bracket and Base If securing the base using selftapping screws, drill 1/16" starter holes at the locations you marked. ...
Owner's Manual
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...the 10-32 x 1.75" screw and insert the screw through the mounting bracket, spacer, and rubber washer. 4. Insert the rubber washer and plastic spacer in the transducer at the same time. Installing the Fishfinder 160C > Transducer Installation To install the unit on the trolling motor (see page... 9). Adjust the unit angle and tighten the long mounting knob until snug. 3. The included transducer can be necessary to adjust...
...the 10-32 x 1.75" screw and insert the screw through the mounting bracket, spacer, and rubber washer. 4. Insert the rubber washer and plastic spacer in the transducer at the same time. Installing the Fishfinder 160C > Transducer Installation To install the unit on the trolling motor (see page... 9). Adjust the unit angle and tighten the long mounting knob until snug. 3. The included transducer can be necessary to adjust...
Owner's Manual
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It is on single drive boats. On twin drive boats, mount the transducer between the drives if possible. Fishfinder 160C Owner's Manual Installing the Fishfinder 160C > Transducer Installation Do not mount the transducer behind strakes, rivet lines, struts, fittings, water intake, discharge ports, eroding paint, or...transducer be located in calm, non-turbulent water for optimal performance. DO NOT mount the transducer behind strakes, rivet lines, struts, fittings, water intakes or discharge ports. Mount the transducer parallel with the water line. Apply marine sealant to all screw ...
It is on single drive boats. On twin drive boats, mount the transducer between the drives if possible. Fishfinder 160C Owner's Manual Installing the Fishfinder 160C > Transducer Installation Do not mount the transducer behind strakes, rivet lines, struts, fittings, water intake, discharge ports, eroding paint, or...transducer be located in calm, non-turbulent water for optimal performance. DO NOT mount the transducer behind strakes, rivet lines, struts, fittings, water intakes or discharge ports. Mount the transducer parallel with the water line. Apply marine sealant to all screw ...
Owner's Manual
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..., and then tighten 1/4 turn more (do not overtighten). Position the transom mount at the marked locations. OK Fishfinder 160C Owner's Manual Adjust the transducer to the 5 x 30 mm screws. Adjust the transducer to extend beyond the bottom of the bit. 3. Note...wrench or socket, 5/32" and 1/8" drill bits, masking tape, #2 Phillips screwdriver, marine sealant. Bottom of each hole on a transom: 1. To mount the transducer on the transom mount (see page 10) Drill pilot holes here. Tighten the 10-32 locking nut until it is parallel with transom bottom. Mark the center...
..., and then tighten 1/4 turn more (do not overtighten). Position the transom mount at the marked locations. OK Fishfinder 160C Owner's Manual Adjust the transducer to the 5 x 30 mm screws. Adjust the transducer to extend beyond the bottom of the bit. 3. Note...wrench or socket, 5/32" and 1/8" drill bits, masking tape, #2 Phillips screwdriver, marine sealant. Bottom of each hole on a transom: 1. To mount the transducer on the transom mount (see page 10) Drill pilot holes here. Tighten the 10-32 locking nut until it is parallel with transom bottom. Mark the center...
Owner's Manual
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... the two ends of the band facing up until tight. Tighten the 10-32 locking nut until it touches the mounting bracket and then tighten 1/4 turn more. (Do not overtighten.) Installing the Fishfinder 160C > Transducer Installation 6. Place the transducer assembly against the motor body of the transducer pointed away from the trolling motor...
... the two ends of the band facing up until tight. Tighten the 10-32 locking nut until it touches the mounting bracket and then tighten 1/4 turn more. (Do not overtighten.) Installing the Fishfinder 160C > Transducer Installation 6. Place the transducer assembly against the motor body of the transducer pointed away from the trolling motor...
Owner's Manual
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... wire to the battery. DO NOT leave your warranty. To test the transom mount installation: 1. Install the Black (-) wire on the positive battery terminal. 2. Installing the Wiring Harness The Fishfinder 160C comes with one easy-to eliminate the degradation. 4. Align the notches on your... a wiring harness that are below the transom of the NMEA device. 10 Fishfinder 160C Owner's Manual DO NOT cut the transducer cable, because this occurs. 2. If your Garmin Dealer. The Fishfinder 160C outputs NMEA data for leaks. When you are available from your boat has an...
... wire to the battery. DO NOT leave your warranty. To test the transom mount installation: 1. Install the Black (-) wire on the positive battery terminal. 2. Installing the Wiring Harness The Fishfinder 160C comes with one easy-to eliminate the degradation. 4. Align the notches on your... a wiring harness that are below the transom of the NMEA device. 10 Fishfinder 160C Owner's Manual DO NOT cut the transducer cable, because this occurs. 2. If your Garmin Dealer. The Fishfinder 160C outputs NMEA data for leaks. When you are available from your boat has an...
Owner's Manual
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... symbols 2, 16 G gain 2, 14 graph 16 I installing the transducer 6 the unit 5 the wiring harness 10 K keel offset 18 L language 20 light 21 M MENU key 12 mounting the bracket assembly 5 the transducer 8, 9 N narrow beam 2, 17 NMEA 10 output 21 numbers 18 O operating instructions 12 Index P packing list 4 physical specifications 22 power/backlight...
... symbols 2, 16 G gain 2, 14 graph 16 I installing the transducer 6 the unit 5 the wiring harness 10 K keel offset 18 L language 20 light 21 M MENU key 12 mounting the bracket assembly 5 the transducer 8, 9 N narrow beam 2, 17 NMEA 10 output 21 numbers 18 O operating instructions 12 Index P packing list 4 physical specifications 22 power/backlight...
Owner's Manual
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Index T temperature 20 testing the transom mount installation 10 thermoclines 3 and structure 13 tool list 5 transducer 1 assembling 6 installing 6, 9 mounting on a transom 8 mounting on a trolling motor 9 transom mount installation 10 selecting a mount location 7 trolling motor mounting the transducer 9 U understanding sonar 1 units 20 unit installation 5 V view 15 W water depth 13 temperature 3, 13, 18 weakest returns 1 whiteline 3, 17 wide beam 2, 17 wiring diagram 11 harness installation 10 to a fuse block 11 Z zoom 15
Index T temperature 20 testing the transom mount installation 10 thermoclines 3 and structure 13 tool list 5 transducer 1 assembling 6 installing 6, 9 mounting on a transom 8 mounting on a trolling motor 9 transom mount installation 10 selecting a mount location 7 trolling motor mounting the transducer 9 U understanding sonar 1 units 20 unit installation 5 V view 15 W water depth 13 temperature 3, 13, 18 weakest returns 1 whiteline 3, 17 wide beam 2, 17 wiring diagram 11 harness installation 10 to a fuse block 11 Z zoom 15