E-Ped® (Electronics Pedestal)
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1. LOWERING the E Ped To lower the E Ped hold the fish inder firmly with one hand while Puling the knob out slightly out with the other The upper mast will wlease first and slide down into the lower section Only when the upper mast section is fully retracted into the lower mast section the automatic trigger lock built into the base will unlock allowing the ower mast section and the E Ped to fully retract completely out ot View under the deck Always hold on to the fish finder unit while raising and lowering the E Ped and make sure all locks have engaged before releasing your hand To prevent injury or damage never allow the E Ped free fall RAISING the E PED to Half Mast POSITION You may prefer your electronic unit to be positioned at haltmast elevated to about 10 inches above the deck Only the upper mast section of the E Ped is capable of locking the fish finder at half mast The lower section cannot look it the upper section is fully retracted Litt the unit up until the knob is revealed making sure the fower mast section does not reach the top of its travel and automaticaly lock Simultaneously pull the knob and hold the lower section down with fone hand while lifting the fish finder up with the other When the upper mast section is fully extended and has latched slide the entire unit back down leaving only the upper section fully extended and locked In case the lower section unintentionally lacks or is already locked simply2. lower the upper section completely until it triggers and releases the lock built into the base then repeat the process above ROTATING the FISH FINDER Side to Side When in the halt mast or fully raised positions the E Ped can be rotated to either side for viewing the fishfinder from different directions While holding the weight of the fish inder unit pull the knob slightly to disengage the pin from the hole into a horizontal groove and rotate the fishfinder to either side Make sure the pin always stays seated in the groove in order to hold the unit up as itis being rotated When the unit is returned to a straight forward direction the E Ped may be retracted without puling the knob If you wish to keep the E Ped extended hold up on the unit until the pin snaps back into the hole Do not rotate the unit all the way around in the same direction to avoid twisting the wiring Always hold on to the fish finder unit while performing any movements or adjustments of the E Ped and make sure all locks are secure before releasing your hand To help prevent damage to the electronic unit or the pedestal always retract the E Ped completely before operating the boat Aways keep the electronic unit firmly seated in the foam rubber gasket when it is not in use or when the boat is on plane PROTECTING and MAINTAINING your E PED and ELECTRONICS 1 Always lower the E Ped before operating the boat Operating the boat especial
3. Cit pertarmance BOATS E Ped Electronics Pedestal PATENT PENDING User Manual and Maintenance Guide What is an E Ped ELECTRONICS PEDESTAL The E Ped is a telescopic mast that elevates the electronic fish finder GPS to a convenient height above the casting deck giving the fisherman the ability to view and operate the fish finder effectively while fishing in a standing position The E Ped s abilty to fully react to below the deck places the fish finder completely flush within the bow panel and provides superior aerodynamics and excellent Visibilty for safer high speed operation of the boat RAISING the E PED To raise the E Ped It the top of the fishfinder and rotate rearward releasing it from the snug fiting bow panel Then lit the entire unit up until the knob is revealed or until the lower mast section is fully extended While continuing to apply upward lit with ane hand pull the knob out slightly to unlock the upper mast section Do not hold the knob out while liting the unit Release the knob as soon as the upper mast is released and continue to lift the fishfinder until the pedestal is fully extended When you hear the snap and see that the knob has completely seated the E Ped is in a locked postion To make sure the upper mast does nat extend past its normal stop the pin must engage the groove at all times To prevent the unit from free falling be sure the E Ped is locked securely in position before releasing your hand
4. e securing the set screws in their original positon Tighten only lightly do not over tighten The four machine screws in the base are tapped into the boat and can be removed The nylon alignment set screw in the base should be tightened caretuly to keep it running smoothiy in the groove of the lower mast Over tightening wil cause it to bind It the E Ped becomes toa loose small strips of very thin fol tape can be placed under the splitting or the sleeve to tighten them to the mast sections Only a very small stip on one side may be sufficient 4 Keep the E Ped completely retracted when not in use When retracted all components are better protected from the elements extending the ife and usetuiness of the E Ped The E Ped Electronics Pedestal PATENT PENDING 01
5. y at high speed and in rough water produces intense vibration on ali components at the bow of a boat Impacting waves with the electronics elevated could cause injury andior damage to the E Ped and its electronic and wil void any warranties 2 Do not lean on or apply any unusual forces on the pedestal The E Ped is designed to carry only the weight of the electronic units Applying excessive vertical or horizontal forces will cause damage to the components and possible injury to the user 3 Keep the E Ped properly maintained and adjusted A Keep the E Ped clean not allowing dirt and grit from penetrating the siding components Simply wiping with a soft damp cioth is suficient Avoid the use of cleaners The Aluminum mast sections are anodized and waxed The base i machined aluminum with a Nylatron bushing and has a plastic tigger lock on the underside The locking collar with the knob is Dein plastic and has a stainless steel pin B Occasionally apply wax to the aluminum parts to keep them operating smoothly Ifthe E Ped fails to slide up and down smooth may be necessary to apply a clear silicone spray You can expect the sliding parts to tighten in cold temperatures and become somewhat loose in hot ver due to thermal expansion Avoid the use of Armor All anywhere oat C H it becomes necessary to take the E Ped apart do not remove the sel scraws only loosen them The collars should be carefully aligned befor
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