Harbor Freight Tools Fish Finder 96902 User Manual

Portable Fish Finder  
Model 96902  
set uP and oPerating instructions  
Diagrams within this manual may not be drawn proportionally.  
Due to continuing improvements, actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein.  
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12.  
13.  
Position batteries in proper polarity and do not install batteries of different types,  
charge levels, or capacities together.  
The warnings, precautions, and instructions discussed in this instruction manual  
cannot cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. It must be  
understood by the operator that common sense and caution are factors which  
cannot be built into this product, but must be supplied by the operator.  
saVe these instructions.  
sPeciFications  
Depth Range  
2’ to 240’ (0.6 to 73 m)  
45°  
Sensor Beam Angle  
Frequency  
240 KHz  
Operating Temperature  
Battery Requirements  
-4°F ~ 158°F / -20°C ~ 70°C  
Four AAA 1.5V  
unPacking  
When unpacking, check to make sure that the item is intact and undamaged. If any  
parts are missing or broken, please call Harbor Freight Tools at the number shown on the  
cover of this manual as soon as possible.  
oPerating instructions  
read the entire iMPortant saFety inForMation section at the  
beginning of this manual including all text under subheadings therein  
before set up or use of this product.  
1.  
2.  
Remove the back cover on the Display and, observing polarity,  
insert 4 AAA 1.5V batteries into the unit. Close back cover.  
Plug the Transducer (29) into the top of the Display, taking care  
to align the pins properly.  
3.  
4.  
Push the Menu PoWer button to turn the Fish Finder on.  
Choose “Start up” to begin using the unit or push the right arrow  
button once to see a simulation, push the Menu PoWer button  
to select.  
5.  
SONAR (SOund Navigation And Ranging) works by sending out  
a specific audio signal that bounces off objects and is then read  
by the unit to provide a graphic display.  
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6.  
The Transducer can be used directly in the water to look for Fish, but the Display  
unit should never be immersed.  
settings  
1.  
Each option is selected by using the right or left arrow buttons. Toggle through  
the options by pushing the Menu PoWer button. The menu screen turns off  
automatically, saving any changes, after five seconds.  
2.  
3.  
light allows the backlight to be turned on or off. Continuous operation of the  
backlight significantly decreases battery lifespan.  
sensitivity adjusts the level of sonar returns shown on the Display. A higher  
number will yield more returns and find more fish, whereas a lower number will  
remove clutter from the Display. The Fish Finder will not work well in areas  
where the water is especially murky or stirred up.  
4.  
depth range allows manual selection of a specific depth to scan, or automatic  
depth range if put on “Auto”. If the depth of the water is greater than the depth  
range setting, the bottom will not be visible on screen.  
5.  
6.  
7.  
8.  
Zoom allows the user to magnify the area on the bottom to better detect fish and  
objects.  
depth alarm allows the unit to be set to sound an alarm when the depth  
becomes equal to, or greater than, the set level.  
Fish alarm can be set to sound an alarm when the Fish Finder has detected a  
fish.  
Fish icon; turning this feature off allows the user to see raw sonar data images  
instead of the Fish Finder’s graphics.  
9.  
chart speed controls the rate at which information scrolls across the Display.  
10.  
depth unit allows the user to choose whether depth information is presented in  
standard or metric units.  
11.  
temp unit allows the user to choose whether temperature information is  
provided in Fahrenheit or Celsius.  
using the Fish Finder in a boat:  
Figure 1  
1.  
The Fish Finder can work through the  
hull of a boat, if it is of fiberglass or  
thin aluminum construction. The Fish  
Finder will not work through  
aluminum more than 1/8” thick, wood,  
plastic, or any composite material.  
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• Place the transducer in 1/2” of water on the bottom of the boat, or  
coat the face of the transducer with petroleum jelly and apply it firmly to the  
bottom of the boat, or  
place it in a plastic bag filled with water. (See Figure 1)  
2.  
3.  
do not immerse the entire Fish Finder, this unit is water resistant but not  
waterproof. immersing the display will permanently damage the unit.  
Monitor the Display to observe underwater objects and fish.  
using the Fish Finder “freehand”:  
1.  
2.  
3.  
Hold the tip of the transducer under the surface of the water. The tip of the  
transducer must remain submerged in order to get an accurate reading.  
Move the transducer slowly back and forth to allow scanning of the surrounding  
underwater area.  
Monitor the Display to observe the underwater fish and objects.  
using the Fish Finder on ice:  
1.  
2.  
Do not use the Fish Finder in temperatures lower than 0° F (-17° C).  
Place the face of the transducer directly on the ice. The Fish Finder will not work  
if there are air pockets between the transducer and the surface of the water. It  
may be necessary to apply a small amount of water to the surface of the ice to  
get a reading or to cut a hole in the ice for the Fish Finder to operate properly.  
3.  
4.  
When finished, carefully remove the transducer from the ice; if necessary use a  
small amount of water to melt the surface of the ice.  
After any application, clean the transducer with fresh water and wipe dry with a  
soft, clean cloth, remove the batteries for long-term storage and, then store the  
product indoors out of children’s reach.  
Maintenance and serVicing  
damaged products can fail. do not use a damaged product.  
if abnormal noise or vibration occurs, have the problem  
caution  
corrected before further use.  
1.  
2.  
beFore each use, inspect the general condition of the product. Check for  
loose screws, misalignment or binding of moving parts, cracked or broken parts,  
damaged wiring, and any other condition that may affect its safe operation.  
aFter use, clean external surfaces of the product with clean, moist cloth.  
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3.  
Dispose of batteries properly, in a manner consistent will all State, local, and  
Federal laws and regulations.  
Please read the FolloWing careFully  
THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THE PARTS lIST AND ASSEMBly  
DIAgRAM IN THIS MANUAl AS A REFERENCE TOOl ONly. NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER OR  
DISTRIBUTOR MAKES ANy REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTy OF ANy KIND TO THE BUyER THAT  
HE OR SHE IS qUAlIFIED TO MAKE ANy REPAIRS TO THE PRODUCT, OR THAT HE OR SHE IS  
qUAlIFIED TO REPlACE ANy PARTS OF THE PRODUCT. IN FACT, THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR  
DISTRIBUTOR ExPRESSly STATES THAT All REPAIRS AND PARTS REPlACEMENTS SHOUlD BE  
UNDERTAKEN By CERTIFIEDAND lICENSED TECHNICIANS, AND NOT By THE BUyER. THE BUyER  
ASSUMES All RISK AND lIABIlITy ARISINg OUT OF HIS OR HER REPAIRS TO THE ORIgINAl  
PRODUCT OR REPlACEMENT PARTS THERETO, OR ARISINg OUT OF HIS OR HER INSTAllATION  
OF REPlACEMENT PARTS THERETO.  
Parts list  
Part  
1
description  
Battery Cover  
Qty  
1
Part  
16  
17  
18  
19  
20  
21  
22  
23  
24  
25  
26  
27  
28  
29  
description  
Housing Seal  
Qty  
1
2
Battery Cover Seal  
Screw  
1
Front Housing  
Adhesive  
lens  
1
3
8
1
4
Housing  
1
1
5
Battery Housing Seal  
Battery Plate -/+  
Battery Plate -  
Battery Housing  
Screw  
1
Protective Film  
PCB Jack  
Socket  
1
6
1
1
7
1
1
8
1
4 Pin Head  
Chock  
1
9
2
1
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
Power Wire  
PCB  
1
Rubber Pad  
Reflector  
1
1
1
Adhesive  
1
Screw  
10  
1
lCM  
1
Battery Plate  
Transducer  
Strap  
1
1
Rubber Key  
1
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asseMbly diagraM  
transducer (29)  
display  
record Products serial number here:  
note: If product has no serial number, record month and year of purchase instead.  
note: Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only, and are not  
available individually as replacement parts.  
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