Lowrance LDT-3001 manual

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    INST ALLA TION AND OPERA TION INSTRUCTIONS MODEL DIGIT AL SURF ACE TEMPERA TURE METER LDT-3001[...]

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    2 1/8" (54 mm) HOLE 2 1/2" (64 mm) (SQUARE BEZEL) 2 3/8" ( 60 mm) (ROUND BEZEL) 1 The LDT-3001 is a digital temperature meter . It's operation is completely automatic. There are no controls. This unit fits in a standard 2 1/8" (54 mm) hole used by most marine equipment manufacturers. Mounting This unit needs at least 2 1/2&[...]

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    IMPORTANT! Make certain the red wire is fused. If the boat manufacturer installed your unit, check the wiring and locate the 3001’s fuse holder. It should have a 1 amp fuse installed. If you purchased the 3001 from a dealer, a fuse holder with fuse is supplied. Follow the wiring diagram carefully. The unit won’t be harmed if the power wires are[...]

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    SENSOR CONNECTIONS Mount the temperature sensor in a location that allows contact with the water at all times. The illustration below shows a typical location. Once a suitable place is found, mount the sensor to the hull with two #8 stainless steel screws. (not included) Route the sensor cable to the 3001. Do not cut the cable if it is too long! Co[...]

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    OPERATION To use the 3001, simply turn the power switch on. The 3001 will instantly show the surface water temperature. This unit shows temperature in degrees Fahrenheit, in tenths of a degree. If the temperature is above 99.9 degrees, a small arrow appears in the upper left corner of the display appears. For example, if the display reads 01.4 and [...]

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    5 LOWRANCE ELECTRONICS FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY “We", “our”, or “us” refers to LOWRANCE ELECTRONICS, INC., the manufacturer of this product. “You” or “your” refers to the first person who purchases this product as a consumer item for personal, family, or household use. We warrant this product against defects or malfunctions in [...]

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    6 How to Obtain Service (Canadian Customers Only) We back your investment in quality products with quick, expert service and genuine Eagle replacement parts. If you need service or repairs, contact the Lowrance Factory Customer Service Department at the toll-free number listed below. A technician may be able to solve the problem and save you the in[...]

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    LITHO IN US.A. 122898 988-0099-02 LOWRANCE ELECTRONICS, INC. 12000 E SKELLY DR TULSA OK 74128 Your unit is covered by a full one-year warranty. (See inside for complete warranty details.) If your unit fails and the failure is not covered by the original warranty, Lowrance has a flat-rate repair policy that covers your unit and accessories packed wi[...]