HUMMINBIRD HELIX 8 MEGA 360 ICE Adapter Kit Installation Guide
- June 13, 2024
- Humminbird
Table of Contents
MEGA 360 ICE ADAPTER Installation Guide
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Overview
The MEGA 360 ICE Adapter kit provides a mounting capability to use your MEGA
360 Imaging transducer on the ice. The adapter kit includes a handle for the
MEGA 360, an ice adapter base, two adjustable depth collars, and screws for
mounting a heading sensor (not included).
NOTE: Compatible with HELIX 8, 9, and 10 G3N models.
Technical Support: Contact Humminbird Technical Support at
1-800-633-1468 or visit our Web site at
humminbird.com.
WARNING! Always make sure that conditions are safe before walking on the
ice.
NOTE: Product specifications and features are subject to change without
notice.
Installing the MEGA 360 ICE Adapter Kit
MEGA 360 ICE
Adapter Kit
Use the following instructions to ice mount the MEGA 360 Imaging transducer.
CAUTION! Handle the MEGA 360 pod with care. Store the MEGA 360 Imaging
transducer in a safe place to prevent unnecessary impact.
NOTE: You must first un-install the MEGA 360 Imaging transducer from its
previous mounting configuration and disconnect the power cable and transducer
cable before performing the instructions described in this guide.
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Slide one of the depth collars over the cables and pod shaft.
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Slide the ice adapter base over the cables and pod shaft.
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Slide the second depth collar over the cables and pod shaft.
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Vertically adjust the height of the ice adapter base to the desired position.
a. Slide the bottom depth collar to the desired position, and close the lever arm to lock the depth collar into position.
b. Slide the top depth collar down to secure the ice adapter base to the desired height, and close the lever arm to lock the depth collar into position.
NOTE: The MEGA 360 pod must be submerged below the ice.
NOTE: Periodically check that the adjustable depth collars are secure and tighten with a Phillips screwdriver if necessary. -
Slide the handle clamp over the cables and pod shaft.
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Place the screw through the counterbore hole in the handle clamp and screw on the handle.
Hand-tighten only.
TIP: Orient the handle so that it is parallel with the front of the transducer.
Connecting the Heading Sensor (optional)
Use the following instructions to mount a heading sensor to your MEGA 360 ICE adapter base.
- Align the heading sensor’s screw holes over the screw holes on the ice adapter base.
- Attach the heading sensor to the ice adapter base using the included #6 – 7/8″ (22 mm) screws.
Do not overtighten.
Routing the Cables
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Connect the power cable to the power cable connector on the pod shaft, and connect the transducer cable to the transducer cable connector on the pod shaft.
The connectors are keyed to prevent reversed installation, so be careful not to force the connectors. Hand-tighten the screw nuts on each connector. -
Sonar: Insert the transducer adapter cable to the transducer port on the HELIX control head.
**HELIX 8, 9, 10, 12 Cable Tray**
- Power: Install an inline fuse holder and a 1 Amp fuse (not included) for the protection of the unit. Attach the black wires to ground (-), the red wire to positive (+) 12 VDC power.
NOTE: Humminbird is not responsible for over-voltage or over-current failures. The MEGA 360 Imaging transducer must have adequate protection through the proper selection and installation of a 1 Amp fuse.
- Power: Install an inline fuse holder and a 1 Amp fuse (not included) for the protection of the unit. Attach the black wires to ground (-), the red wire to positive (+) 12 VDC power.
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