Humminbird ICE 55 User's Manual
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1. Zoom Line lower range Zoom View Displays 2x Tick Marks Display Magnification Zoom Area of Zoom Field ICE 45 55 23 GAIN Gain controls how much the return sonar signal is amplified the preferred setting depends on the conditions in the water under your transducer Increase the gain to see more of what is below the transducer and decrease the gain to reduce clutter on the screen High gain levels should only be necessary in deeper water or to see smaller objects 1 Press the Gain key 2 Turn the Selection dial to choose a particular gain setting then press the Selection dial to complete your selection NOTE If you do not press the Selection dial within 5 seconds of pressing the Gain key or turning the Selection dial the gain select function will time out NOTE f your control head beeps repeatedly as you turn the Selection dial you have reached the lowest or highest level possible for the Gain Gain Setting HUMMINBIRD io17 X LG ICE 35 ICE 45 55 The Gain setting is displayed as The Gain setting is shown on the a narrow or wide blue line at the Active Display 1 25 Default 16 top of the Flasher Dial 1 25 where Narrow 1 and Wide 25 Default 16 NOTE If you turn the Selection dial without pressing a function key first it will default to the Gain function 24 NOISE REJECTION Noise Rejection allows you to reduce cross talk interference from neighboring fishfinders tha2. WEEE impacts most distributors sellers and manufacturers of consumer electronics in the European Union The WEEE Directive requires the producer of consumer electronics to take responsibility for the management of waste from their products to achieve environmentally responsible disposal during the product life cycle WEEE compliance may not be required in your location for electrical amp electronic equipment EEE nor may it be required for EEE designed and intended as fixed or temporary installation in transportation vehicles such as automobiles aircraft and boats In some European Union member states these vehicles are considered outside of the scope of the Directive and FEE for those applications can be considered excluded from the WEEE Directive requirement disposed of with other household refuse It must be disposed of and collected for recycling and recovery of waste EEE Humminbird will mark all EEE products in EE accordance with the WEEE Directive It is our goal to comply in the collection treatment recovery and environmentally sound disposal of those products however these requirement do vary within European Union member states For more information about where you should dispose of your waste equipment for recycling and recovery and or your European Union member state requirements please contact your dealer or distributor from which your product was purchased K This symbol WEEE wheelie bin on product indicates the
3. battery or charger cables when you are trying to connect them to or disconnect them from the battery terminals Push or pull gently on the spade terminals instead If the connector feels tight use a slight wiggling motion to slide the spade connector into place on the terminal 2 Center the battery on top of the foam pad LP Spade Terminals lt Battery AlE Foam Pad NOTE Do NOT connect the power cable to the battery at this time You should wait until just before fishing to connect the power cable to the battery 3 Move the tie down straps out of the way so that the battery well is fully accessible 4 Hold the foam pad and the battery together and slide them into the battery well Make sure that the spade terminals are on the left side of the battery well and the foam pad fits evenly around the battery well edges Installing the Battery Tying Down the Battery 5 Pull the two battery tie down straps over the top of the battery and connect both ends of each strap over the top Make sure that the straps are pulled tight around the battery and that the battery is seated securely in the battery well 6 Slide the Battery Terminal Adapter over each y spade terminal NOTE The Battery Terminal Adapter allows you to power your control head and charge it at the same time Assembling the Portable Bag ICE 55 Only In this procedure you will install the ICE 55 Flasher
4. into the portable bag The portable bag is not included with ICE 35 45 Flashers 1 Unzip the largest opening on the front of the portable bag 2 Insert the base handle assembly into the portable bag so that the Flasher Dial is facing out of the bag For best results pull the bag over one shoulder of the handle at a time 3 Adjust the bag so that you can easily grab the handle through the fabric handhold inset from the outside top of the portable bag Installing the Base Pulling the Bag Holding the into the Bag over the Handle Portable Bag 11 TRANSDUCER INSTALLATION Perform the following high level steps by following the instructions in each numbered section to install the transducer 1 Testing the transducer 2 Assembling the transducer and float 3 Connecting the cable Testing the Transducer Prior to Installation Prior to installation test the transducer to make sure that no damage occurred during shipping 1 Connect the transducer to the control head The slots are keyed to prevent reverse installation so be careful not to force the connector into the holder 2 Drop the transducer into the ice hole If the transducer is working properly you will see the bottom displayed on the Flasher Dial as a red line WARNING Before walking onto the ice make sure that conditions are safe Assembling the Transducer and Float In this procedure you will assemble the transducer and float Attaching the Floa
5. the Simulator since all of the menus function the way they actually do when in Normal operation To begin Simulator mode hold down the Selection dial while powering on the control head Exit the Simulator by powering your ICE 35 45 55 off WHAT S ON THE FLASHER DIAL The ICE Flasher Series Fishfinder uses a backlit circular display together with a multi button keypad to control all user functions In addition multiple color palettes are available depending on your model Sonar return signals are displayed as colored lines on the Flasher Dial The color and thickness of the lines reflect the strength of the sonar return or the size and density of the object In addition multiple color palettes are available depending on your model All Humminbird ICE Flasher Series Fishfinders provide a multicolor palette where red strong yellow medium and green weak sonar return signals If you have a high end ICE 55 Flasher you will also have the choice of 2 additional color palettes The color palette you have selected will determine the appearance and significance of the individual color lines that appear on the Flasher Dial NOTE The location of an object in relation to the transducer can influence how it appears on the Flasher Dial For example a large object might display as a weak sonar return signal if it is located on the outer edges of the transducer beam where as a small object located at the top of the transduce
6. ICE 35 ICE 45 ICE 55 Installation and Operations Manual 531611 1_C ICE Flasher HUMMINBIRD Series THANK YOU Thank you for choosing Humminbird America s 1 name in fishfinders Humminbird has built its reputation by designing and manufacturing top quality thoroughly reliab marine equipment a gt Your Humminbird is designed for trouble free use in even the harshest marine environment In the unlikely event that your Humminbird does require repairs we offer an exclusive Service Policy free of charge during the first two years after purchase and available at a reasonable rate after the two year period For complete details see the Warranty section included in this manual We encourage you to read this installation and operations manual carefully in order get full benefit from all the features and applications of your Humminbird product j Contact our Customer Resource Center at either 1 800 633 1468 or visit our website at www humminbird com WARNING Do not touch an active transducer during operation as this may cause physical discomfort and may result in personal injury in the form of tissue damage Handle the transducer only when the power to the fishfinder is off WARNING This device should not be used as a navigational aid to prevent collision grounding boat damage or personal injury When the boat is moving water depth may change too quickly to allow time for you to react Always operate t
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8. TIES OBLIGATIONS OR LIABILITIES ON THE PART OF HUMMINBIRD AND WILL BE THE CUSTOMER S EXCLUSIVE REMEDY EXCEPT FOR ANY APPLICABLE IMPLIED WARRANTIES UNDER STATE LAW WHICH ARE HEREBY LIMITED IN DURATION TO TWO YEARS FROM THE DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE IN NO EVENT WILL HUMMINBIRD BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY RELATING TO THE PRODUCTS Some states do not allow limitations on an implied warranty or the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages so the above exclusions may not apply to you You may also have other rights which vary from state to state HUMMINBIRD SERVICE POLICY Even though you ll probably never need to take advantage of our incredible service policy it s good to know that we back our products this confidently We do it because you deserve the best We will make every effort to repair your unit within three business days from the receipt of your unit at our factory This does not include shipping time to and from our factory Units received on Friday are typically shipped by the following Wednesday units received Monday are typically shipped by Thursday etc All repair work is performed by factory trained technicians to meet exacting factory specifications Factory serviced units go through the same rigorous testing and quality control inspections as new production units After the original warranty period a standard flat rate service charge will b
9. To exit the Target depth reading press the Target key DUAL MODE KEY FUNCTIONS There are several additional functions that you may use by holding and pressing certain keys Additional features include Backlight Press and hold the Gain key to turn on and off the backlight for night fishing and to save battery power ICE 45 and 55 only On Off Default Off Units Press and hold the Noise key in order to change the units of measure from feet to meters or back again ICE 45 and 55 only feet meters Default feet Battery Press and hold the Beam key in order to see the percentage of power left on the battery The battery status will display on the Flasher Dial for approximately 5 seconds and then the Flasher Dial will resume Normal operation Voltage Will Flash When the Battery is Empty HUMMINBIRD 1017 Se ie Percentage of Green Line Indicating Battery Power Percentage of Battery Power ICE 35 ICE 45 55 The percentage of battery power is indicated on the battery gauge which is located on the bottom of the Range Scale A green line will be displayed between E and F to indicate the percentage on the battery gauge When the battery is empty the line will turn red On Off Default Off The percentage of battery power is shown on the Active Display When the battery is empty the Voltage icon will flash On Off Default Off 31 32 MAINTENANCE To keep both your ICE Flasher Series control h
10. choose a setting for that function then press the Selection Dial to complete your selection x10 POWER RANGE DIAL Use the Power Range dial to power on the ICE Flasher Series control head and to also set the depth range 1 To Power On the Control Head Turn the Power Range dial from Off to any of the Depth Range settings RANGE Off 2 To Set the Depth Range Turn the Power Range dial to A x1 x2 x4 or x10 A x1 x2 x4 x10 Auto Range Selecting A Auto will tell the unit to automatically choose the best range based on the actual depth of the bottom A Auto setting is not available on the ICE 35 0 80 ft 40m 0 100 ft 60m 0 120 ft 80m 0 200 ft 100m Manual Ranges Selecting a manual range allows you to choose a specific range For example if you only want to read sonar returns up to 80 feet or 40 meters in depth set the manual range to x4 Manual Ranges 0 20 ft x 10m NOTE The maximum range setting should not exceed the actual depth to the bottom 21 Range scales for the ICE 35 are shown below Outer Ring x1 and x10 HUMMINBIRD When set to x10 add 0 1017 f L behind numbers shown 1 8 2 s on ring Middle ring x2 Scale SELECTION DIAL The Selection dial allows you to set levels for the many functions on your ICE Flasher Series control head To use the Selection dial Press a function key such as Gain Then turn the Selection dial to choose a setting for
11. d to the Base and Handle In this procedure you will install the ICE Flasher Series control head to the base handle assembly 1 Place the control head into the gimbal bracket located on the base 2 Place the 1 diameter black washers as shown in the figure then thread the gimbal knob through the bracket and washers into the housing Tighten the gimbal knob to secure the ICE Flasher Series control head to the mount 3 Repeat step 2 for the other side ICE FLASHER SERIES ASSEMBLY In this procedure you will connect the power cable to the control head and install the base handle assembly into the portable bag Connecting the Power Cable 1 Insert the power cable into the back of the control head The slots for the plugs are keyed to prevent reverse installation Charging and Installing the Battery 1 Charge the battery using the included battery charger until it is fully charged Charging usually requires 8 continuous hours but may vary depending on your configuration The LED on the charger will turn green when the battery is fully charged NOTE Some international models may not include a battery or battery charger NOTE The battery charger uses a yellow LED to indicate it is charging On some models this light might appear closer to orange than yellow When this happens the battery is still charging properly and should be left to charge until the LED becomes green CAUTION Do not pull on the
12. e a wider beam with more coverage but less detail while selecting 455 kHz will provide a narrower beam with more resolution NOTE Your other option is to use the Noise key to reduce cross talk interference see Noise Rejection for more information 1 Press the Beam key to toggle between 240 kHz and 455 kHz HUMMINBIRD N NARO U A S s Ce N ICE 35 The active frequency is displayed as a narrow or wide blue line at the top of the Flasher Dial 455 kHz or 240 kHz where Narrow 455 kHz and Wide 240 kHz Default Wide 26 Wide Beam 240 kHz Wide Beam 240 kHz ICE 45 55 The active frequency is shown as a narrow or wide beam on the Active Display 455 kHz or 240 kHz where Narrow beam 455 kHz and Wide beam 240 kHz Default Wide COLOR ICE 55 Only ICE 35 Flasher and ICE 45 Flasher use Color Palette 1 to display sonar returns on the Flasher Dial The Color Key available in the ICE 55 Flasher only allows you to choose between three color palettes so that you can view sonar return signals in higher detail Color Palette 1 2 or 3 Default Palette 1 1 Press the Color key to choose Color Palette 1 2 or 3 2 ICE 55 will save the setting and display the palette immediately Also the palette number will be shown on the Active Display See Palette 1 Palette 2 or Palette 3 for more information Palette Number NOTE The location of an object in relation to the transducer can in
13. e assessed for each repair physical damage and missing parts are not included Any repairs made after the original warranty will be warranted for an additional 90 days after service has been performed by our factory technicians You can contact our Customer Resource Center or visit our website to verify the flat rate repair fee for your product visit the Product Support section http www humminbird com We reserve the right to deem any product unserviceable when replacement parts are no longer available or impossible to obtain This Service Policy is valid in the United States only This applies only to Humminbird products returned to our factory in Eufaula Alabama This Service Policy is subject to change without notice DOMESTIC USA CUSTOMERS PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO STORE FOR SERVICE For all technical issues please call 1 800 633 1468 Or visit www humminbird com click SUPPORT Please reference product serial number and model number when contacting Humminbird 35 Returning Your Unit for Service Before sending your unit in for repair please contact the factory either by phone or by email to obtain a Repair Authorization Number for your unit NOTE Please do not return your Humminbird product to the store for service Please have your product model name and serial number available before calling the factory If you contact the factory by e mail please include your product model name and serial number in th
14. e e mail and use Request for Repair Authorization Number for your e mail subject header You should include your Repair Authorization Number in all subsequent communications about your unit For IN WARRANTY service complete the following steps e Obtain a Repair Authorization Number from the Humminbird Customer Resource Center e Tag product with your name street address phone number and your assigned Repair Authorization Number e Include a brief written description of the problem e Include a copy of your receipt to show proof and date of purchase e Return product freight prepaid to Humminbird using an insured carrier with delivery confirmation For OUT OF WARRANTY service complete the following steps e Obtain a Repair Authorization Number from the Humminbird Customer Resource Center e Include payment in the form of credit card number and expiration date money order or personal check Please do not send cash e Tag product with your name street address phone number and your assigned Repair Authorization Number e Include a brief written description of the problem e Return product freight prepaid to Humminbird using an insured carrier with delivery confirmation 36 SPECIFICATIONS Depim Capability sareni ea E 200 ft 60 m Power Gable Longi ossiani E E EE 11 28cm Operating Frequency ceccsssssscssssesccsssescssssescssssseecssssesesssusesessniesessseeess 240 kHz 455 kHz Flasher Dial
15. e transducer cable from the control head to store the transducer CAUTION Although the transducer signal cable is designed to be flexible in cold temperatures you must store your cable correctly to avoid stressing it Make sure it is coiled smoothly with no kinks and that it is clear of the zippers on the portable bag Storing the Transducer Cable Wrapped Around Storage Posts Float Tucked Under Control Head Transducer Well 15 16 TEST AND FINISH THE INSTALLATION Once you have assembled both the ICE Flasher Series control head and the Ice Fishing transducer and have routed all the cables you should perform a final test Testing should be performed with the transducer in the water 1 After connecting the transducer to the control head and confirming that the power cable is connected to the battery drop the transducer into the ice hole to confirm proper operation WARNING Before walking onto the ice make sure that conditions are safe 2 Turn the Power Range dial to A Auto or x1 to power on the control head NOTE If the unit does not power up make sure that the connector is fully seated in the back of the control head the power cable is connected to the battery and the battery is charged 3 If all connections are correct and power is available the Humminbird control head will enter Normal operation and you should see the bottom on the control head display 4 If the bottom is visible on scree
16. ead and your transducer working properly perform the following maintenance tasks as needed ICE FLASHER SERIES MAINTENANCE If your ICE Flasher Series unit comes into contact with salt spray simply wipe the affected surfaces with a cloth dampened in fresh water Do not use a chemical glass cleaner on the lens as chemicals in the solution may cause cracking in the lens When cleaning the LCD protective lens use a chamois and non abrasive mild cleaner Do not wipe while dirt or grease is on the lens Be careful to avoid scratching the lens WARNING Never leave your ICE Flasher Series Fishfinder in a closed car or trunk the extremely high temperatures generated in hot weather can damage the electronics TRANSDUCER MAINTENANCE If your transducer remains out of the water for a long period of time it may take some time to wet the transducer after it is returned to the water Small air bubbles can cling to the surface of the transducer and interfere with proper operation These bubbles will dissipate with time or you may wipe the face of the transducer with your fingers after the transducer is in the water TROUBLESHOOTING Before contacting the Humminbird Customer Resource Center please read the following section Taking the time to review these troubleshooting guidelines may allow you to solve a performance problem yourself and therefore avoid sending your unit back for repair NOTE Do not attempt to repair the uni
17. fluence how it appears on the Flasher Dial For example a large object might display as a weak sonar return signal if it is located on the outer edges of the transducer beam where as a small object located at the top of the transducer beam might display as a strong sonar return signal Palette 1 ICE 35 45 55 Red Strong Signal Dense large objects such as fish thick vegetation or hard bottom are usually displayed as thick or thin red lines on the Flasher Dial In Palette 1 Red indicates a strong sonar return signal Yellow Medium Signal Small objects such as fish sparse vegetation or soft bottom sand or mud are usually displayed as yellow lines on the Flasher Dial In Palette 1 Yellow indicates a medium sonar return signal Green Weak Signal Light objects such as your jig bait fish sparse vegetation and sometimes microscopic activity or turbulence are displayed as green lines on the Flasher Dial In Palette 1 Green indicates a weak sonar return signal 27 28 Palette Number NOTE The location of an object in relation to the transducer can influence how it appears on the Flasher Dial For example a large object might display as a weak sonar return signal if it is located on the outer edges of the transducer beam where as a small object located at the top of the transducer beam might display as a strong sonar return signal Palette 2 ICE 55 Only If you have a high end ICE 55 Flasher you w
18. he boat at very slow speeds if you suspect shallow water or submerged objects WARNING Disassembly and repair of this electronic unit should only be performed by authorized service personnel Any modification of the serial number or attempt to repair the original equipment or accessories by unauthorized individuals will void the warranty WARNING This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and or reproductive harm Humminbird and ICE Flasher Series are trademarked by or registered trademarks of Humminbird 2008 Humminbird Eufaula AL USA All rights reserved TABLE OF CONTENTS How Sonar Works How Ice Flashers Work Installation Overview ICE Flasher Series Base Assembly 1 Assembling the Transducer Storage Posts ccccseccssecesseecseeesseeeseesseeees 2 Assembling the Base and Handle u ccccccccccssessesssecssecsesseessessesseesseesesseesseeses 3 Assembling the Control Head to the Base and Handle cesses ICE Flasher Series Assembly 1 Connecting the Power Gable scccscscccssccsscccosscsorsseceessccorastersiscrcssserssstascncressene 2 Charging and Installing the Battery ccccsessssessssescsssescssessssesesseecsseeessees 3 Assembling the Portable Bag ICE 45 55 Only eeceeccsseesssseecssseessseessnees Transducer Installation 1 Testing the Transducer Prior to Installation 2 Assembling the Transducer and Float c ccccscccsccssesssec
19. her Series control head sends a sound wave signal and determines distance by measuring the time between the transmission of the sound wave and when the sound wave is reflected off of an object As your Ice Fishing transducer receives sonar signals it converts them to a digital depth that is shown on the ICE Flasher Series Active Display The depth reading is continuously updated At initial power up the unit will begin normal operation and display the digital depth and the units of measure The liquid crystal display LCD or Active Display offers sharp viewing even in bright direct sunlight and is continuously lit for nighttime operation The figure below shows the many features that are available on the Active Display and where each feature will be displayed when you activate it NOTE Actual depth capability depends on such factors as bottom hardness water conditions and transducer installation Units will typically read to deeper depths in fresh water than in salt water Voltage Color NOTE The Active Display is available on ICE 45 55 Flashers only and certain features are only available on the ICE 55 Read this manual completely to understand the full capabilities of your model KEY FUNCTIONS Your ICE Flasher Series Fishfinder uses a number of keys to control the Range Zoom Gain Noise Beam and Color Palette functions While in normal operating mode press a function key such as Gain turn the Selection dial to
20. ill also have the choice of Palette 2 to display your sonar data Red Strong Signal Dense large objects such as fish thick vegetation or hard bottom are usually displayed as thick or thin red lines on the Flasher Dial In Palette 2 Red indicates a strong sonar return signal Green Medium Signal Small objects such as fish sparse vegetation or soft bottom sand or mud are usually displayed as green lines on the Flasher Dial In Palette 2 Green indicates a medium sonar return signal Yellow Weak Signal Light objects such as your jig bait fish sparse vegetation and sometimes microscopic activity or turbulence are displayed as yellow lines on the Flasher Dial In Palette 2 Yellow indicates a weak sonar return signal Palette Number NOTE The location of an object in relation to the transducer can influence how it appears on the Flasher Dial For example a large object might display as a weak sonar return signal if it is located on the outer edges of the transducer beam where as a small object located at the top of the transducer beam might display as a strong sonar return signal Palette 3 ICE 55 Only If you have a high end ICE 55 Flasher you will also have the choice of Color Palette 3 which is a 6 color palette Red Strong Signal Dense large objects such as fish thick vegetation or hard bottom are usually displayed as thick or thin red lines on the Flasher Dial In Palette 3 Red indicates a
21. lide one cable retention arm over one storage post so that the arm faces out 4 Hold the cable retention arm in place and turn the base upside down 5 Drop the assembled screw and spring straight into the back of the storage post Using a flat head screwdriver push down on the screw and tighten 6 Repeat steps 2 5 for the second cable retention arm Assembling the Base and Handle In this procedure you will install the handle onto the base and attach the tie down straps that will be used to secure the battery to the base in a later procedure 1 Install the handle onto the base so that the curved part of the handle faces towards the back of the base towards the battery well Use the four included 8 32 x 7 16 screws two on each side to attach the handle to the base see the illustrations nstalling the Handle Onto the Base and Sliding in the Handle Hand tighten only Installing the Handle Onto the Base Sliding in the Handle NOTE The handle is keyed so that it only fits onto the base in one direction 2 Turn the base upside down then thread the two included battery tie down straps from the bottom of the base up through each side of the battery well using the strap holes see the illustration Attaching the Battery Tie Down Straps Attaching the Battery Tie Down Straps AA za Battery Tie down Straps Assembling the Control Hea
22. mount of energy generated by the sonar transmitter It is commonly measured using two methods Peak To Peak Roo PtP e Root Mean Square RMS measures power output over the entire transmit cycle e Peak to Peak measures power output at the highest points The benefits of increased power output are the ability to detect smaller targets at greater distances ability to overcome noise and enhanced depth capability DUAL BEAM Ice transducer 19 Degree Total Coverage Bottom Coverage 1 x Depth Your ICE Flasher Series Fishfinder uses selectable dual frequency sonar with a wide area of coverage Selectable dual frequency gives you the option of two beams and both beams will cover the bottom and provide high definition The 9 degree center beam provides the highest definition while the 19 degree beam provides wider coverage Depth capability is affected by such factors as bottom hardness water conditions and transducer installation Whether fishing in shallow to very deep water in both fresh and salt water selectable dual frequency is ideal for a variety of conditions HOW ICE FLASHERS WORK Although the sonar part of an ICE Flasher Series Fishfinder works in the same way as any other Humminbird control head the return signal is displayed differently The ICE Flasher Series LCD is modeled on the original analog displays and represents what is happening below the transducer the moment it ha
23. n tasks you should perform a final installation test before operating your ICE Flasher Series Fishfinder Please make sure that the following parts are included for your ICE Flasher Series control head e ICE Flasher Series control head e Portable base and handle e Power cable battery battery charger and connecting hardware e Flasher Bag ICE 55 only Also please make sure the following parts are included for your transducer e Ice Fishing transducer with 8 of signal cable e Float 40 of support cable and support clip e Cable clamps In addition to the hardware supplied you will need a Phillips head and a flat head screwdriver for installation and operation ICE FLASHER SERIES BASE ASSEMBLY Perform the following high level steps by following the instructions in each numbered section to assemble the ICE Flasher Series base assembly 1 Assembling the transducer storage posts 2 Assembling the base and handle 3 Assembling the control head to the base and handle Assembling the Transducer Storage Posts In this procedure you will install the posts to hold the transducer cable Nut Keyed Space of Cable Retention Arm Cable Retention Arm facing out Flat Head Screw Slide one spring over each flat head screw and set aside 2 Insert a nut into the keyed space of each cable retention arm Push down on the nut until it is flush with the surface of the cable retention arm 3 S
24. n with a digital depth readout the unit is working properly ICE 35 will only display the bottom on the Flasher Dial NOTE The transducer must be submerged in water for reliable transducer detection The bottom of the transducer should be even with the bottom of the ice or hang slightly below the bottom of the ice GETTING STARTED USING YOUR ICE FLASHER SERIES FISHFINDER Your ICE Flasher Series interface is easy to use A combination of keys and special features allows you to control what you see on the Flasher Dial and Active Display Refer to the following illustration and see Key Functions for more information Aasher Dial Zoom Key Fange Scale ICE 35 Gain Backlight Key ICE 45 55 Active Display ICE 45 55 Selection Dial Color Key ICE 55 arget Key ICE 55 Noise Units Key ICE 45 55 Beam Battery Key Power Range Dial 17 18 POWERING UP THE CONTROL HEAD Power on your ICE 35 45 55 Flasher by turning the Range Off dial to any range setting The ICE Flasher Series Fishfinder will immediately enter Normal operation and the sonar return signals from the bottom will be displayed on the Flasher Dial SIMULATOR Use the Simulator to learn how to use your ICE Flasher Series Fishfinder before taking it out on the ice The Simulator is a very powerful tool that simulates on the water operation providing a randomly updated display We recommend going through this manual while using
25. nd wave and when the sound wave is reflected off of an object it then uses the reflected signal to interpret depth size and composition of an object Sonar is very fast A sound wave can travel from the surface to a depth of 240 ft 70 m and back again in less than 1 4 of a second SONAR is an acronym for SOund and NAvigation Ranging Sonar utilizes precision sound pulses or pings which are emitted into the water in a teardrop shaped beam The sound pulses echo back from objects in the water such as the bottom fish and other submerged objects The returned echoes or signals are displayed as colored lines on the Flasher Dial Real Time Sonar When all the echoes are viewed within the beam an easy to interpret multicolor palette of sonar return signals appears on the Flasher Dial The ICE Flasher Series Fishfinder plots the depth and intensity of sonar returns from the bottom fish and structure Sonar Frequency The sound pulses are transmitted at High Frequency l Low Frequency various frequencies depending on the application Your ICE Flasher Series Fishfinder gives you the power to choose the frequency and coverage of your sonar 455 kHz provides narrow coverage with the greatest definition 240 kHz provides wider coverage and a good balance between depth performance and resolution Greater Resolution Low Resolution Less Depth Greater Depth Deeper Power Output Cycle The power output is the a
26. oot or less Screen Fades Images Are Not Sharp If the screen begins to fade and images are not as sharp as normal check the input voltage The ICE Flasher Series will not operate on input voltages below 10 5 VDC 34 2 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY We warrant the original retail purchaser that products made by Humminbird have been manufactured free from defects in materials and workmanship This warranty is effective for two years from the date of original retail purchase Humminbird products found to be defective and covered by this warranty will be replaced or repaired free of charge at Humminbird s option and returned to the customer freight prepaid Humminbird s sole responsibility under this warranty is limited to the repair or replacement of a product that has been deemed defective by Humminbird Humminbird is not responsible for charges connected with the removal of such product or reinstallation of replaced or repaired parts This warranty does not apply to a product that has been e mproperly installed e Used in an installation other than that recommended in the product installation and operation instructions e Damaged or has failed because of an accident or abnormal operation e Repaired or modified by entities other than Humminbird Please retain your original receipt as a proof of the purchase date This will be required for in warranty service THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRAN
27. ppens The Flasher Dial displays a multicolor palette indicating low to high sonar intensity returns where red indicates high intensity and green indicates low intensity See Color Palettes for more information Read the Flasher Dial in a Clockwise Direction Algae and Other Surface Vegetation Close to Surface of Strong Sonar Return the Water Signal bottom Medium Sonar Return Signal fish Weak Sonar Return Signal jig When fish swim into the area below the transducer the new sonar return signal is immediately displayed on the Flasher Dial Depending on the size of the fish and its closeness to the transducer the sonar return will be displayed as a weak medium or strong sonar signal In the above example the sonar return signal from the jig is displayed as a weak signal green the fish is displayed as a medium signal yellow and the bottom composition is displayed as a strong signal red When the fish swims towards your jig you can see the activity instantly on your Flasher Dial Also the Active Display shows that the ICE 45 55 Flasher is reading the depth of 18 3 feet to the bottom INSTALLATION OVERVIEW Before you start installation we encourage you to read these instructions carefully in order to get the full benefit from your ICE Flasher Series Fishfinder You will assemble your control head first then assemble and install your transducer When you are done with both of these installatio
28. product must not be ROHS STATEMENT Product designed and intended as a fixed installation or part of a system in a vessel may be considered beyond the scope of Directive 2002 95 EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 January 2003 on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment NOTES 39 Contact the Humminbird Customer Resource Center in any of the following ways By Telephone Monday Friday 8 00 a m to 4 30 p m Central Standard Time 1 800 633 1468 By e mail typically we respond to your e mail within three business days cservice johnsonoutdoors com For direct shipping our address is Humminbird Service Department 678 Humminbird Lane Eufaula AL 36027 USA YHUMMINBIRD 40
29. r beam might display as a strong sonar return signal iors Xe f NS Zero Indicates the start of the dial and represents the surface of the water or the top of the water column Reading Direction Read the dial in a clockwise direction The top of the Flasher Dial represents the top of the water column and as you read further around the dial you are reading deeper into the water column Sonar Return Signals Close to Zero These lines indicate minor activity close to the surface of the water such as air bubbles algae seaweed or turbulence Sonar Return Signals Displayed between Zero and Bottom These sonar return signals can indicate your Jig bait fish and other fish swimming into the water column The color of the lines indicating the strength of the sonar return signal will vary depending on the size and density of the objects Sonar Return Signals Close to Bottom The sonar retur signal lines that are displayed near the bottom can indicate softer return signals such as from vegetation mud or sand at the bottom of the water column Bottom Line Bottom is usually indicated bya thick red line Because the bottom is often a dense hard object it will create a strong sonar return signal Depth Shown in this example as 17 feet the depth is continuously updated and can be read from the first line of the bottom sonar return signal 19 20 WHAT S ON THE ACTIVE DISPLAY ICE 45 55 ONLY Your ICE Flas
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31. strong sonar return signal Orange Fairly Strong Signal Indicates a sonar return signal with an intensity in between Red and Yellow Yellow Medium Signal Small objects such as fish sparse vegetation or soft bottom sand or mud are usually displayed as yellow lines on the Flasher Dial In Palette 3 Yellow indicates a medium sonar return signal Light Green Fairly Weak Signal Indicates a sonar return signal with an intensity in between Yellow and Green Green Weak Signal Light objects and softer bottoms such as your jig bait fish sparse vegetation are displayed as green lines on the Flasher Dial In Palette 3 Green indicates a weak sonar return signal Blue Very Weak Signal Indicates a sonar return signal with an intensity less than Green 29 30 TARGET ICE 55 Only Gaa When you activate the Target key the ICE 55 Flasher displays the depth reading of a particular point of the Flasher Dial that you choose Default Off 1 Press the Target key A purple line will display in the Flasher Dial Target Symbol on the Active Display Showing Active Target Mode Target Line Purple Depth Reading of Target Line on the Dial 2 Turn the Selection dial and position the purple Target line to the depth you want to read The depth reading of the target line location will be shown on the Active Display NOTE When the Target function is active it replaces the bottom depth reading on the Active Display
32. t are operating on the same frequency as your ICE Flasher Series Fishfinder If two nearby units are operating on the same frequency your ICE Flasher Series Fishfinder display might show results from the neighboring fishfinder NOTE Your other option is to use the Beam key to switch to a different operating frequency see Beam for more information 1 Press the Noise key 2 Turn the Selection dial to choose a particular noise rejection setting then press the Selection dial to complete your selection NOTE If you do not press the Selection dial within 5 seconds of pressing the Noise key or turning the Selection dial the noise select function will time out NOTE If your control head beeps repeatedly as you turn the Selection dial you have reached the lowest or highest level possible for the Noise Rejection Noise Rejection Setting HUMMINBIRD AE R i S A Waa i Noise Rejection Setting ICE 35 ICE 45 55 The Noise Rejection setting is The Noise Rejection setting is displayed as a narrow or wide blue shown on the Active Display 1 10 line at the top of the Flasher Dial Default 6 1 10 where Narrow 1 and Wide 10 Default 6 25 BEAM an Beam allows you to switch the frequency of your sonar beam The Beam function allows you to eliminate cross talk interference from neighboring fishfinders or to simply choose the type of beam that suits your fishing needs Selecting 240 kHz will provid
33. t to 1 Thread the support cable through Threading Support the Support Cable the support clip and then clip onto Cable through the transducer Support Clip 2 Attach your transducer float to the Float support cable by sliding the support cable through the slit in the float Signal Caol NOTE Attaching the float is optional You Support can also use the storage posts to hold the Cable support cable in position Cable Support Clip Transducer 12 3 Position the float so that the transducer will be submerged in the water just below the ice Ice Layer Transducer NOTE The transducer must be submerged in water for reliable transducer detection The bottom of the transducer should be even with the bottom of the ice or hang slightly below the bottom of the ice Attaching the Cable Clamps 4 Once you know where you want to position your float place one of the cable Cable Clamp facts as a stop for the clamps onto the support cable above the support cable sets depth flgat Use the inside smaller cable hole of transducer in ice hole see Procedure 2 step 4 for the support cable so that the float will not move and so that the transducer will maintain its position under the ice Make a sure that the support cable is taut so that Support the transducer hangs straight down see Cable illustration Cable Clamp Cable Clamp provides cable Signal Cable Hole Support Cable Hole management for signal cable see Proced
34. t yourself as there are no user serviceable parts inside and special tools and techniques are required for reassembly in order to maintain the waterproof integrity of the housing Repairs should be performed only by authorized Humminbird technicians ICE Flasher Series Fishfinder Doesn t Power Up If your ICE Flasher Series control head doesn t power up refer to the Installation section and make sure that e the power cable is properly connected to the ICE Flasher Series Fishfinder e the power cable is wired correctly with red to positive battery terminal and black to negative terminal or ground e the battery voltage of the power connector is between 10 5 and 20 VDC Correct any known problems including removing corrosion from the battery terminals or wiring or actually replacing the battery if necessary No Bottom Reading on the Display If there is no bottom reading visible on the display there are a number of possible causes for this condition including e check the transducer cable connection on the back of the ICE Flasher Series control head and make sure that the cable to the transducer has not been cut or pinched as even a small abrasion in the cable can affect performance significantly No Continuous Depth Display in Very Shallow Water Losing continuous depth when the transducer is in very shallow water is normal because the automatic range control cannot lock onto the bottom in depths of one f
35. that function Press the Selection dial to complete your selection NOTE If you turn the Selection dial without pressing a function key first it will default to the Gain function 22 ZOOM When you use the zoom feature your ICE Flasher Series Fishfinder will display a 2x magnified view of the area you choose The zoomed view will display on the right side of the Flasher Dial between two blue lines The normal view will display on the left side of the Flasher Dial 2x Default Off 1 Press the Zoom key Two blue zoom lines will display on the Flasher Dial which indicate that your Flasher Dial is in zoom mode 2 Turn the Selection dial to move the zoom lines to the area you want to magnify The zoomed view will be shown on the right side of the Flasher Dial between the two blue zoom lines On the ICE 45 55 Flasher the tick marks shown on the Active Display show the zoom area e Exit zoom by pressing the Zoom key e Zoom can be dynamically updated after making your initial selection by turning the Selection dial to a new location e When you are in zoom mode in a 10m scale 1 2 meters are represented by a dash for example 2 2 1 2 NOTE If you do not press the Selection dial within 5 seconds of pressing the Zoom key or turning the Selection dial the zoom select function will time out Flasher Dial in Zoom Mode Normal View reading the full o Zoom Line depth of the f upper range water column ln
36. ur Unit for S rvice sessirnar 36 Specifications 37 Contact Humminbird 40 NOTE Some features discussed in this manual require a separate purchase and some features are only available on certain models Please read the manual carefully in order to understand the full capabilities of your model You can visit our website at www humminbird com to order accessories online or contact our Customer Resource Center at 1 800 633 1468 HOW SONAR WORKS Sonar technology is based on sound waves The ICE Flasher Series Fishfinder uses sonar to locate structure bottom composition as well as depth directly below the transducer Your ICE Flasher Series Fishfinder consists of two components the control head and the transducer The control head contains the transmitter and receiver as well as the user controls and display The transducer is suspended beneath the water underneath the ice and converts electrical energy from the transmitter into mechanical pulses or sound waves The transducer also receives the reflected sound waves and converts them back into electrical signals for display on the Flasher Dial NOTE The transducer must be submerged in water for reliable transducer detection The bottom of the transducer should be even with the bottom of the ice or hang slightly below the bottom of the ice Your ICE Flasher Series Fishfinder sends a sound wave signal and determines distance by measuring the time between the transmission of the sou
37. ure 2 step 5 5 If you would like to keep the support and signal cables together above the float Signal stop attach a cable management clamp Cable included to the support cable using 5 the inner smaller hole and the signal upport i Cable cable using the outer larger hole Make sure that the signal cable has some slack so that it is not bearing the weight of the transducer Connecting the Transducer Cable This section covers how to connect your transducer cable to your control head NOTE If you have an ICE 55 Flasher remove the control head and base from the portable bag first 1 Insert the transducer cable into the appropriate terminal slot on the rear of the control head NOTE The slots are keyed to prevent reversed installation so be careful not to force the connector onto the holder 2 Route the transducer signal cable beneath the control head and secure to cable clips on the base Connecting to the ICE Flasher Series Fishfinder Keanna GI A Ss Gs Transducer Signal Cable 3 Reinstall assembled control head base and transducer into portable bag ICE 55 only 14 Storing the Transducer When you are done fishing store the transducer using the following guidelines 1 Wipe the cable dry 2 Tuck the float under the control head and wrap the cable around the storage posts Store the transducer in the transducer well NOTE You do not have to detach th
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