Lowrance electronic Lowrance Fish-finding Sonar & Mapping GPS LMS-520C User Manual

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First find a location on the boat's transom where the water flow is

smoothest. Don't mount the sensor behind strakes or ribs. These will

disturb the water flow to the speed sensor. Make sure the sensor will

remain in the water when the boat is on plane. Also make sure the lo-

cation doesn't interfere with the boat's trailer. Typically, the sensor is

mounted about one foot to the side of the transom's centerline.
Once you've determined the proper location for the unit, place the sen-

sor on the transom. The bottom of the bracket should be flush with the

hull's bottom. Using the sensor as a template, mark the hull for the

screws' pilot holes. Drill four 1/8" holes, one in each end of the slots.

Mount the sensor to the hull using #8 stainless steel wood screws (not
included). Use a high quality, marine grade above- or below-waterline

sealant to seal the screws. Make sure the sensor is flush with the bot-

tom of the hull and tighten the screws.

Stern view showing good location for mounting sensor on transom.

Speed sensor mounting configuration:

side view (left) and rear view (right.)

If the base of the transom has a radius, fill the gap between the tran-

som and the sensor with the sealant. This will help ensure a smooth

water flow.

Route the sensor's cable through or over the transom to the sonar unit.

If you need to drill a hole in the transom to pass the connector through,

the required hole size is 7/8".

Good location

Transom

Bottom of hull

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