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[QUOTE]Ranger - 10/27/2009  4:55 PM

Kick up occurs when the transducer hits something like a rock, or the cement landing - the transducer pops out of the frame, swings up away from the object, and you then have to put it back in place.  My unit requires a big smack to kick up.  (Hint - the frame itself often breaks on a good hit so go ahead and buy a spare one now!)

I suggest you go to the Hummer Home Site and print off a complete set of installation instructions.  Transducers are tricky.  Oh, I once cut the long wire between the transducer and the unit, I just wanted a shorter line.  My mistake - I can't cut and reattach the wire.  I had to buy a whole new transducer and be satisfied with a lot of extra line.[/QUOTE]

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Posted 10/27/2009 4:55 PM (#406675 - in reply to #405915)
Subject: Re: Humminbird problem

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The bottom of the transducer must be flush with the bottom of your boat, and flat to the surface of the water. So, you's is too high. Also, it appears the transducer is mounted backwards within the frame that allows "kick up". And it appears the frame may be mounted upside down! I'm prob wrong, but it looks that way to me.

Kick up occurs when the transducer hits something like a rock, or the cement landing - the transducer pops out of the frame, swings up away from the object, and you then have to put it back in place. My unit requires a big smack to kick up. (Hint - the frame itself often breaks on a good hit so go ahead and buy a spare one now!)

I suggest you go to the Hummer Home Site and print off a complete set of installation instructions. Transducers are tricky. Oh, I once cut the long wire between the transducer and the unit, I just wanted a shorter line. My mistake - I can't cut and reattach the wire. I had to buy a whole new transducer and be satisfied with a lot of extra line.

Edited by Ranger 10/27/2009 5:04 PM