Vexilar FL-8 Bedienungsanleitung

1FL-8 Owner’s ManualCONTENTSGeneral Description 2Specifications 3Unit Installation 4Power Connection 4Transducer Installation 5 - 8Operation 9 - 10Typ

10setting of zero will display a minimum amount of signal while a gainsetting of ten will show the maximum amount. Different conditionswill require d

11HARD BOTTOMUnder these conditions the bottom will be almost all red, althoughyou will always see some orange and green at the trailing edge, as infi

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13SEEING FISHThe FL-8 sees a fish as a target, much like the bottom. It has aleading edge, a width, and color content. Refer, again, to figure J. I

14HIGH SPEED OPERATIONThe FL-8 can accurately read depths at almost any boat speed.Here high speed is defined as any speed at or above the planningspe

15MAINTENANCEPERMANENT MOUNTWith permanent mount applications, the power cord is left con-nected to the source, the transducer is not easily removed,

16OPERATIONAL QUESTIONS & ANSWERSWhere Should The Gain Control Be Set?For ice fishing - the gain control should be set so the bait you arefishing

17Why Do Some Lures Show Up Better Than Others?The amount of Reflective Surface Area on the lure is the main rea-son. A thin vertical lure is not as

18as soon as possible after each use or, if it's cold, as soon as it reachesroom temperature. Do not overcharge or under charge the battery.Use

19shop service.Another kind of interference comes from another depth finderoperating on the same frequency nearby. The two factors that deter-mine if

2GENERAL DESCRIPTIONThe FL-8 is a compact and lightweight depth sounder designedfor serious anglers. Besides indicating depth, the unit also showscha

20your hand. While squeezing, if the zero gets smaller you need towork on the transducer attachment. To solve the problem, especiallywith a metal tr

21Trouble Shooting Chart

22Transducer Beam Angle VersesDiameter of Coverage

23Transducers and AccessoriesTB004419 Degree Transom Mount HighSpeed Transducer. Comes with theMounting Bracket and 25 Feet ofCable.TK144Complete Mou

24TB002319 Degree Puck Transducer. ForMounting on a Electric TrollingMotor, In-Hull Mounting, PortableUse, or Ice Fishing. Comes with 12Feet of Cable

25TB005019 Degree Ice-Ducer. Self Leveling andFloats in the Ice Hole. Comes with Float,Stopper, and 7 Feet of Specially DesignedCable.TB00519 Degree I

26Service and SupportIf you find that you need help feel free to contact us. Please haveready the model number and, if possible, the serial number of

3SPECIFICATIONS* Operating Voltage 10.5 - 15 Volts (12 Volts Nominal)* Current Draw: 250mA* Power Output: 400 Watts (Peak to Peak)* Frequency: 200 Khz

4UNIT INSTALLATIONTo make the FL-8 work, you must provide the unit with powerand mount the transducer in an appropriate location.UNIT INSTALLATIONFind

5TRANSDUCER INSTALLATIONThere are three basic types of transducers to consider: HighSpeed, Puck Style and the Ice-Ducer System.HIGH SPEED TRANSDUCERSH

6PUCK STYLE TRANSDUCERSThere are three ways in which a Puck Styletransducer can be mounted. It can be mounted In-Hull, on an electric trolling motor,

7PUCK STYLE TRANSDUCERSThere are three ways in which a PuckStyle transducer can be mounted. It can bemounted In-Hull, on an electric trollingmotor, o

8THE ICE-DUCERTMSYSTEM*The Ice-Ducer system provides aquick and easy way to set up the trans-ducer for ice fishing. All of the adjust-ment needed to

9OPERATIONFigure I shows the three main controls of the FL-8.They include Power and Range control, Gain, and AlarmCalibration.POWER AND RANGE CONTROLT