Garmin Portable Ice Fishing Kit Installation Instructions

Important Safety Information

WARNING

For product alerts and other important information, refer to the Important Safety and Product Information guide included with your chartplotter or fishfinder package.

For maximum performance, install your Garmin device according to the instructions below. Before proceeding with installation, read the instructions carefully. If you encounter difficulties during installation, visit support.garmin.com for more information.

Battery Information

Battery Warnings

WARNING The Garmin device uses a user-replaceable lead-acid battery. Failure to follow these guidelines may compromise battery life, damage the device, and cause fires, chemical burns, electrolyte leakage, and/or personal injury.

• Do not place the battery near objects that can cause sparks, flames, or heat.
• Do not incinerate the battery.
• Do not use sharp objects to remove the battery.
• Do not disassemble, puncture, or damage the battery.
• Do not ingest, touch, or inhale the contents of an opened battery. Avoid contact with internal acid. Contact with internal acid can cause severe burns or irritation to the eyes, respiratory system, and skin. Rinse immediately with water in case of contact with acid.
• Do not immerse the battery and avoid contact with water.
• Do not create a short circuit across the battery terminals.
• Do not drop or throw the battery.
• Keep the battery out of reach of children.
• When replacing, use only the correct replacement battery to avoid the risk of explosion or fire of the device or charger.
• Charge the battery only with the supplied charger.
• Do not charge the battery in an area with poor ventilation.
• Store it in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place.
• Do not charge the battery in a sealed gas container.
• Avoid exposing the device to heat sources or high temperatures, such as in an unattended vehicle parked in the sun. To prevent possible damage, remove the device from the vehicle or store it away from direct sunlight.
• Do not use organic solvents or detergents other than those recommended for the battery.
• For proper battery disposal in accordance with local laws and regulations, contact your local authorities.
• If not used for extended periods, store the battery at a temperature between -15°C and 40°C (5°F and 104°F).
• Do not expose the battery outside the range of -15°C to 50°C (5°F to 122°F).

Battery Usage Tips

• The discharge time of a fully charged battery varies based on many factors, such as device backlight, temperature, and battery age.
• You can reduce the backlight to optimize battery life.
• You can extend the lifespan of a lead-acid battery by charging it often without letting it discharge completely.
• Lead-acid batteries slowly lose their charge when not in use. For optimal results, charge the battery before use.
• When used in cold temperatures, lead-acid batteries do not maintain their charge as well as in warmer temperatures.
• Lead-acid batteries are fully rechargeable.

Technical Specifications

Portable Ice Fishing Kit

• Battery Type: Sealed Lead-Acid, 12 Ah
• Battery Life: Up to 11 hours (NOTE: Actual runtime of a fully charged battery varies based on the device used, operating and storage temperature, battery age, and water depth.)
• Battery Storage Life After Charging: 1 month: 92%, 3 months: 90%, 6 months: 80%
• Battery Operating Temperature: -15° to 50°C (5° to 122°F)
• Battery Charging Temperature: -15° to 40°C (5° to 104°F)
• Battery Storage Temperature: -15° to 40°C (5° to 104°F)
• Physical Dimensions, Assembled Kit with Device (L x H x D): 311 mm x 367 mm x 254 mm (12.25 in x 14.45 in x 10 in)
• Weight Without Device: 6.65 kg (15 lbs)

GT10HN Ice Fishing Transducer

• Frequency: Traditional: 130 to 300 kHz (High Frequency, Narrow Beam, CHIRP)
• Transmission Power (RMS): 500 W
• Beam Width: User adjustable, 8° to 16°, in 1° increments

Panoptix™ PS22 Transducer

• Dimensions (L x H): 32 x 118 x 96 mm (1.3 x 4.6 x 3.8 in)
• Transducer Weight: 380 g (0.84 lbs)
• Total Weight (Transducer, Mount, and Cable): 840 g (1.85 lbs)
• Continuous Power Consumption: 8 W
• Maximum Transmission Power: 48 W
• Operating Voltage: 10 to 35 Vdc
• Operating Temperature*: -10° to 40°C (14° to 104°F)
• Storage Temperature: -40° to 70°C (-40° to 158°F)
• Material: ASA Plastic Material
• Maximum Range**: 91.4 m (300 ft)
• Frequency: 417 kHz
• Fuse: 4.0 A mini at 32 Vdc

*When the transducer is used out of the water, the transducer monitors internal temperature and suspends operation until the temperature returns to normal.

**Depends on factors such as transducer position, water salinity, bottom type, and other water conditions.

Mounting the Portable Mount

A Phillips screwdriver is required to mount the portable mount.

1. Insert two of the included hooks and straps into the slots next to the battery compartment.
2. Insert the battery into the designated compartment under the handle.
3. Tighten the straps to the bottom of the portable mount and wrap them securely around the battery.
4. Insert the transducers into the spaces in front of the bracket.
5. Insert the portable mount into the case.
6. If necessary, wrap excess power and transducer cables around the handle.
7. Close all zippers.

Use the zipper on the back of the case to quickly access the battery for charging. The wall charger can be stored in the internal zippered pocket.

Diagram Description: The diagrams show the process of securing the battery within the portable mount case using straps, inserting transducers, and storing the unit.

Connecting Cables

WARNING

Ensure you connect the correct fork terminal to the correct battery terminal. If connected incorrectly, you risk damaging the battery or device, or causing personal injury.

1. Select the appropriate power cable and transducer cable to use with your device and transducer.
2. Connect the power cable and transducer cables to the device.
3. Connect the Panoptix PS22 transducer to the connectors with gray, unshielded cables on the power cable. NOTE: If you have a compatible unit and are connecting a Panoptix PS22, you must purchase a power cable (GPN 010-12676-35) and connect it to the gray connector.
4. Connect the red wire from the power cable to the red wire on the device, and connect the black wire from the power cable to the black wire on the device.
5. Insert the red fork terminal into the positive (red) terminal on the battery.
6. Insert the black fork terminal into the negative (black) terminal on the battery.

Diagram Description: The diagrams illustrate connecting the power cable and transducer cables to the device, and then connecting the red and black fork terminals to the corresponding positive and negative battery terminals.

Charging the Battery

WARNING

Ensure you connect the correct fork terminal to the correct battery terminal. If connected incorrectly, you risk damaging the battery or device, or causing personal injury.

Always use the multifunction cable to charge the battery.

1. Connect the red and black connectors of the multifunction cable to the corresponding battery terminals.
2. Connect the multifunction cable to the wall charger.
3. Plug the wall charger into an outlet.

The indicator on the wall charger is solid orange when the battery is charging. It takes approximately 8-10 minutes at room temperature to fully charge a completely discharged battery. When the indicator is solid green, the battery is fully charged.

Transducer Installation

Ice Fishing Transducer Installation

The portable ice fishing kit includes one or two transducers and mounting options. Follow the instructions for the mounting components you are using.

1. Insert the transducer cable into the float.
2. Close the float retainer ① on the transducer cable, at the top of the float.
3. Adjust the float and its retainer so that the transducer hooks onto the ice layer.
4. With the transducer cable connected to the back of the display, lower the transducer into the water.

Diagram Description: Diagrams show the transducer cable being inserted into a float, the float retainer being closed, and the float being adjusted on the cable to hook onto the ice.

Panoptix Ice Fishing Mount Installation

A Phillips screwdriver and a 5 mm hex wrench are required to mount the ice fishing mount and connect the transducer.

1. Insert the metal lamina screws into the four corners of the base of the ice fishing mount. The screws protrude from the bottom of the base to stabilize the mount when placed on ice.
2. Identify the handle and the upper shaft segment.
3. Position the base ⑪ between the handle ② and the upper shaft segment and screw them together.
4. Determine how many of the three central shaft segments to use, based on ice thickness. SUGGESTION: For optimal performance, the top of the Panoptix PS22 transducer should be below the ice layer.
5. Screw the necessary segments together, with the shortest segment on the bottom of the shaft.
6. Using a 5 mm hex wrench, connect the transducer bracket ④ to the lower shaft segment using the hex head screws ⑤.
7. Use the included knob or mounting bolt ⑥ to attach the transducer ⑦ to the bracket. SUGGESTION: Use the included optional rubber washer for quicker and easier adjustment of the transducer angle. The transducer can be aligned with the shaft mount handle to provide a wind indicator.
8. Use the hooks and straps to secure the transducer cable to the shaft.
9. Position the mount base around the hole in the ice.
10. Rotate the handle toward the transducer.

Diagram Description: Diagrams illustrate inserting screws into the mount base, identifying handle and shaft components, assembling shaft segments, attaching the bracket and transducer, securing the cable, and positioning the mount over an ice hole.

Transducer Angle Adjustment

The transducer must be tilted correctly to provide optimal images in every mode.

1. With the transducer mounted, tilt the transducer based on the mode you intend to use:
• For LiveVü Forward mode, tilt the transducer forward and slightly down [Diagram 1].
• For LiveVü Down mode, tilt the transducer down [Diagram 2].

Diagram Description: Diagram 1 shows the transducer tilted forward and slightly down. Diagram 2 shows the transducer tilted straight down.

2. Tighten the knob or mounting bolt so the device does not move during use.
3. On the chartplotter, select Sonar, then select LiveVü Down or LiveVü Forward.

SUGGESTION: You can experiment to find the best angle for your sonar needs.

SUGGESTION: For LiveVü Forward mode, adjust the angle 1 or 2 clicks down in shallow water (less than 4.6 m/15 ft) and 2 or 3 clicks down in deep water (more than 4.6 m/15 ft).

Effective Forward and Down Range

WARNING

Water and bottom conditions affect transducer depth and range performance. Pay attention to and observe the water depth and range, especially when the unit is operating in manual range or depth mode.

In LiveVü Forward mode, the maximum transducer range is between five and eight times the water depth. For example, in 3 m (10 ft) of water, the range is between 15 m and 24 m (50 ft to 80 ft). Water and bottom conditions affect the maximum range.

In LiveVü Down mode, the forward/aft range is equal to the water depth. For example, at 10 m (33 ft) depth, the screen displays 5 m (16 ft) forward and 5 m (16 ft) aft of the transducer. Greater depth provides a greater forward and aft range.

Beam Width

When the transducer is not pointed at the bottom, the integrated stabilization system automatically aligns the beam vertically toward the bottom. Regardless of transducer orientation, the cone angle length is always 100°, while the cone angle width is always 20°.

Diagram Description: Diagrams illustrate beam width and depth. Labeled elements include: ① Beam length on bottom, ② Beam width on bottom, ③ Depth, ④ 100° cone angle length, ⑤ 20° cone angle width.

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