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ICE 35, ICE 45, ICE 55
Installation and Operations Manual
531611-1_C
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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 reliable marine equipment. 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 t
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TABLE OF CONTENTS How Sonar Works 1 How Ice Flashers Work 4 Installation Overview 5 ICE Flasher Series™ Base Assembly 6 1. Assembling the Transducer Storage Posts .............................................................. 6 2. Assembling the Base and Handle ............................................................................ 7 3. Assembling the Control Head to the Base and Handle.......................................... 8 ICE Flasher Series™ Assembly 9 1. Connecting the Power Cable
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Gain .............................................................................................................................. 24 Noise Rejection............................................................................................................ 25 Beam ............................................................................................................................ 26 Color (ICE 55 Only) .....................................................................................
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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 t
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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. The sound pulses are transmitted at 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 grea
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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
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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 happens. The Flasher Dial displays a multicolor palette indicating low to high sonar intensity returns, where red indicates high intensity and green indicates low intensity.
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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 installation 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
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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 1. 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 Storage Post Cable Retention Arm,
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2. 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 Installing the Handle Onto the Base and Slid
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3. Assembling the Control Head 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. Washer Kn
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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. 1. 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. 2. 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
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Spade Battery Terminals 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. Instal
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3. Assembling the Portable Bag (ICE 55 Only) In this procedure, you will install the ICE 55 Flasher 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 fab
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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 1. 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
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3. Position the float so that the transducer will be submerged in the water, just below the ice. Ice Layer Float 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 clamps onto the support cable, above the (acts as a stop f
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3. 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 secu
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4. 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 the 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
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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 c
