Eagle Electronics CUDA 242 User Manual

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This unit has reverse polarity protection. No damage will occur if the

power wires are reversed. However, the unit will not work until the

wires are attached correctly.
Mounting the Sonar Unit: In-Dash, Bracket or Portable
You can install the sonar unit on the top of a dash with the supplied

bracket. This unit can be installed in a dash with the optional FM-6 in-

dash adapter kit. The FM-6 kit includes an instruction sheet, part 988-

0147-631, which contains a template for cutting out the mounting hole.

This document can be downloaded free from the www.eaglesonar.com

web site.
Bracket Installation

Recommended tools for this job include: drill, 1" (25.4 mm) drill bit,
screwdriver. Required supplies for this job include: high quality, ma-
rine grade above- or below-waterline caulking compound, three #10

stainless steel screws. Screw length and type should be suitable for the

material on which you intend to mount the bracket.
Mount the unit in any convenient location, provided there is clearance

when it’s tilted for the best viewing angle. You should also make sure

there is enough room behind the unit to attach the power/transducer

cable. (See the following drawings, which show the dimensions of a

gimbal-mounted Cuda 242 sonar unit.)
Holes in the bracket’s base allow wood screw or through-bolt mounting.

You may need to place a piece of plywood on the back side of thin pan-

els to reinforce the panel and secure the mounting hardware.
Drill a 1" (25.4 mm) hole in the dash for the power/transducer and ac-

cessory cables. The best location for this hole is immediately under the

gimbal bracket location. This way, the bracket can be installed so that

it covers the hole, holds the cables in position and results in a neat in-

stallation. Some customers, however, prefer to mount the bracket to the

side of the cable hole — it's a matter of personal preference.