Humminbird piranha 1 & 2 installation User Manual

1.

Insert the Pivot Bolt through the Pivot Knuckle on the
control head.

2. Thread the Gimbal Knob onto the Pivot Bolt using only

2-3 turns.

3. Align the Pivot Knuckle with the Mount Base Arms and

slide into place until it seats firmly. A slight twist will aid
in seating the unit.

4. Rotate the Control Head to the desired angle and hand

tighten the Gimbal Knob.

No

w you can use the assembled Piranha to identify the best

mounting location.

When choosing a mounting loca

tion consider the following:

•

Power and transducer cables should be installed first
and must reach the control head. Transducer extension
cables are available. The power cable can be
shortened or lengthened with 18 gauge wire.

•

If possible, choose a location that provides access
from below so above deck cable length is short, and
the cable’s hole can be covered by the mount base.

•

Ensure enough space exists for easy control head
installation and removal and for pivoting through its full
range of motion.

•

The mounting area should be well supported to protect
the fishfinder from wave shock and vibration.

•

Choose an area that provides good visibility for the
Piranha.

A 2m (6’) long po

wer cable is included to supply power to the

fishfinder. You may shorten or lengthen the cable using 18 gauge
multi-stranded copper wire.

The po

wer cable can be connected to the boat’s electrical sys-

tem at two places: a fuse panel, usually located near the con-
sole, or directly to the battery.

If a fuse terminal is available, use crimp-on type electrical con-
nectors (not included) that match the terminal on the fuse panel.
Attach the black wire to ground and the red wire to 12 VDC
power (Figure 10). Be sure to use a one amp fuse in the connec-
tion. If you must wire the control head directly to a battery, be
sure to install an inline fuse holder and use a one amp fuse (not
included) for the protection of the unit (Figure 11).

In order to minimize the potential for interference with other
marine electronics a separate power source (such as a second
battery) may be necessary.

1.

Remove the control head from the mount base by
loosening the gimbal knob and pulling the unit from the
base - a slight twisting motion will help to release it.

2.

Using the mount base as a template, mark the location
for the mounting holes.

3. Drill the mounting holes using a 3.5mm (

⁹⁄₆₄

") bit.

Figure 8

Pivot Bolt

Pivot Knuckle

Gimbal Knob

Figure 9

Ca

bling can be rout-

ed through a 16mm
hole centered
between the two
rear mounting holes
of the base.

GROUND

POSITIVE

Figure 10

Figure 11