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1. 43 Electrofishihg Principles ens 44 Reference and Training Materials 47 Items manufactured by companies other than Smith Root carry the original manufacturer s warranty Please contact product manufacturer for return instructions All Smith Root Inc manufactured products are covered by a one year warranty Credit amp Refund Policy Customers returning equipment in new condition will be given a refund within five days from the date of the return A return authorization must accompany returns Valid equipment returns include but are not limited to ordering incorrect equipment funding deficits and defective equipment returned for reimbursement All returns are subject to a restocking fee and applicable shipping charges The restocking fee is figured at 10 of the purchase price but not less than 20 00 Customers receiving equipment in damaged condition will be referred to the shipping company for insurance reimbursement 2007 Smith Root Inc Vancouver WA USA ELECTROFISHING ELECTROFISHER BOAT MANUAL OVERVIEW INTRODUCTION All Smith Root boats are heavy duty electrofishing work boats designed to provide safe and stable working conditions They provide the fisheries researcher with the utmost in electrofishing efficiency and equipment reliability The quality workmanship and attention to detail that go into every Smith Root elec
2. 11812 2 C If voltage measures 120 Volts AC for i 4 120VAC each pair go to E o r eae D If voltage measures low check terminals O 5 120VAC 1 12 to boat ground All terminals should CEO 6 120 show open or high resistance Greater COCO 7 120VAC than 500 Ohms If resistance 1s low 7 amp 8 AED wire insulation may be damaged and 8 120vAC shorting to ground 3 CET 10 120VAC Go to Procedure 3 ND A 11 120VAC GOl 12 120VAC E Switch Voltage Range Switch to 9 69 LOW Retest all of Procedure 2 If low 13 Foot Sw voltages are found one or more windings 14 Foot Sw may be out of phase F Switch GPP Voltage Range Switch to COO 19 Foot Sw HIGH PP Control Strip Retest all of Procedure 2 G Measure voltages on TS 0 pins 1 to 12 They should read 720 VAC RMS A WARNING If Voltage Is Okay go to Procedure 6 High voltage is present inside the console while the generator is running If voltage NOT Okay contact SRI Only qualified personnel should attempt high voltage measurements 24 2007 A Turn Generator off Connect a jumper wire across the foot switch connection PINS 13 amp 15 on TSO to bypass the foot switches Fig 3 1 Connect console Patch Panel as shown Fig 3 2 Connect test load to boom and cathode See Procedure 6 Warning Keep all per
3. BOAT SAFETY 1 Ground the generator to the boat hull 2 Be sure that all the metal parts on the boat are bonded to each other electrically 3 Run all cables through electrical conduit or use a heavy duty rubber covered cord recommended for wet locations 4 Make all electrical connections in water tight junction boxes 5 Each dip netter should have his own foot switch to control the output The switch should be wired in series with the emergency off switch of the boat operator 6 When wading with a boat even in shallow water chest waders should be worn An operator may trip end up in a kneeling or sitting position in the water and receive a shock 7 All crew members must be alert Operators who control the power switch must be constantly aware of the netters in the electrical field DO S AND DON TS DO S 1 Always be sure that all personnel are clear of the electrodes before turning on the power 2 Know how to administer first aid treatment for electrical shock 3 Wear flotation devices 4 Have electrical circuits checked only by qualified technicians 5 Disconnect the power supply when the electrofisher is not in use DON TS 1 Don t electrofish alone 2 Don t continue to electrofish if your boots or gloves get wet inside 3 Don t operate an electrofisher if you have had any prior heart ailments 4 Don t operate generators without covers or screens 5 Don t operate generators without a spark
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6. 11 Smith Root Inc neither assumes nor authorizes any authorized service center or any other person or entity to assume for it any other obligation or liability beyond that which is expressly provided for in this limited warranty including the provider or seller of any extended warranty or service agreement 12 This is the entire warranty between the Smith Root Inc and the Consumer and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements or understandings oral or written relating to the Product and no representation promise or condition not contained herein shall modify these terms 13 This limited warranty allocates the risk of failure of the Product between the Consumer and Smith Root Inc The allocation is recognized by the Consumer and is reflected in the purchase price 14 Questions concerning this limited warranty may be directed to Smith Root Inc 14014 NE Salmon Creek Ave Vancouver WA 98686 360 573 0202 Smith Root Inc is a registered trademark of Smith Root Inc 11 03 06 CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS SMITH ROOT INC 14014 NE Salmon Creek Ave Vancouver WA 98686 USA 360 573 0202 Voice 360 573 2064 FAX info smith root com SMITH ROOT INC NR Technology For Fisheries
7. 14 5 Volts AC are not present go to C or D If Voltages are okay go to Procedure 2 C Flash Generator pp Pu Cp ET N ESSE T um i Restart Procedure 1 D Test Battery Charger Circuit Pull out on center button of the circuit breaker Fig 1 2 1 3 If 14 5 volts are present Battery charging circuit is Standard Model shorted and needs to be repaired Circuit Breaker panel inside E If still no 14 5 Volts AC shut off generator and then remove wire pairs 1 amp 4 and 6 amp 7 from generator to TS 1 fig 1 1 Retest for 14 5 volts connected directly to each pair black black white white If 14 5 volts are now present a short circuit exists inside the console Economy Model Top center of Dash Panel F Check each wire pair to the boat ground Measurements should be greater than 500 ohms MAIN If resistance is low wire insulation may be damaged and shorting to ground Go to Procedure 3 A High voltage is present inside the console while the generator A is running Only qualified personnel should attempt high voltage measurements smith root com 23 ELECTROFISHING BOATS PROCEDURE 2 TEST HIGH VOLTAGE AC OUTPUT INSIDE CONSOLE A Set Voltage Selector Switch to OFF B Check each of the high voltage terminal pairs on TS 0 for 120 Volts AC fig 09 1 120VAC _ _ 2 1 Pairs 1 amp 2 3 amp 4 5 amp 6 7 amp 8 9 amp 10 Za 09 2 120vaC
8. 9 0 GPPs follow the output table MODE Selects the type of output pulses AC or DC Caution The position of this switch should not be changed when current is flowing i e foot switches engaged PERCENT OF RANGE Adjusts the output pulses to a percent of the selected range i e high low Pulse width is also automatically adjusted between 6 and 1 millisecond pulse duration ENUNCIATOR VOLUME Controls volume of output of warning tone HIGH VOLTAGE Red indicator lamp shows when voltage is present on output power terminals PULSES PER SECOND Selects the number of pulses in the output wave form Enunciator Volume The Audio Alarm warning tone indicates an output voltage The control adjusts the volume of the Audio Alarm or turns the Audio Alarm off Note Switch the Range switch to the OFF position when the GPP is not in use The Audio Alarm warning tone will sound if the generator is running without the electrodes in the water and the switch is not OFF USER S MANUAL GPP PATCH PANEL On the front of the console is a hinged lid with corner cutouts for the optional foot switch cables that houses the GPP Patch Panel Inside the GPP Patch Panel consist of four parts The patch panel main panel with circuit breakers and auxiliary foot switch command center RB Fo Work up lights can be seen above patch panel door PM at AUR CAAA ENS IE Above Work Up Lights and Patch Panel Light Switches Left Aux Foo
9. Be sure to store all personal gear before launching the boat 10 Locate the bilge plug and install before launching 11 Give everything one final visual inspection before Check your batteries Note If the batteries need to be charged use built in charger Turn the battery selector switch and boat ignition On to test the electrical system Note DO NOT run pumps without water The impellers will become damaged very quickly Check the generator oil level See Electrofisher section Generator Owner s Manual for details Check the outboard oil See Motor Section Outboard Owner s Manual for details Check the generator and outboard motor fuel supply Check the fire extinguishers The gauge should be in the green Check the fish holding tank for stand pipes and cleanliness launching smith root com 11 ELECTROFISHING BOATS LAUNCHING INSTRUCTIONS Don t forget to install the Bilge Plug Oh yes you will we all have by looking for a steady stream of water coming out to the water pump indicator Remove Tie down strap Disconnect the trailer lights 7 After warming up shift the outboard into forward to hold the boat firmly against the bow receiver Now have DO NOT disconnect your winch line or safety chain a crewmember unhook the safety chain and winch line until the boat is in the water and outboard is warmed up Once the bow is unhooked shift into reverse and back off the trailer Back
10. Roundtail Chub from the Colorado River in Colorado North American Journal of Fisheries Management Vol 14 I G Cowx and P Lamarque 1990 Fishing With Electricity Applications in Freshwater Fisheries Management Fishing News Books Blackwell Scientific Publications Ltd ISBN 0 85238 167 0 I Cowx 1990 Developments in Electrofishing Fishing News Books Blackwell Scientific Publications Ltd ISBN 0 85238 166 2 N G Sharber and S W Carothers 1988 Influence of Electrofishing Pulse Shape on Spinal Injuries in Adult Rainbow Trout North American Journal of Fisheries Management 8 117 122 Michael A Bozek and Frank J Rahel 199 Comparison of Streamside Visual Counts to Electrofishing Estimates of Colorado River Cutthroat Trout Fry and Adults North American Journal of Fisheries Management Vol 11 D W Novotny and G R Priegel 1971 A Guideline for Portable Direct Current Electrofishing Systems Technical Bulletin No 51 Department of Natural Resources Madison Wisconsin Bibliography of Electrofishing Literature Larval Fish Laboratory Colorado State University Fort Collins Colorado M Burridge and G Goodchild 1988 A Bibliography of Electrofishing Ministry of Natural Resources Fisheries Branch Queen s Park Toronto Ontario Canada 9 Alec G Maule and Matthew G Mesa 1994 Efficacy of Electrofishing to Assess Plasma Cortisol Concentration in Juvenile Chinook Salmon
11. V High 0 to 350 V Low 0 to 700 V High 7 5 15 30 60 amp 120 Hz AC amp DC 0 to 25 A Panel Lamp amp Audio Tone Foot Switch amp Panel Switch 0 to 999 999 Convection CPC with 15 Cable 11 HP 210 Ib 20 Ib 28 Lx 21 5 W x 20 H 17 5 L x 17 5 W x 13 H 10 to 11 000 microsiemens cm 7 500W 62A 2 500 W 42A Pulsed AC amp DC O to 1000 V in 4 steps 0 to 700 V in 4 steps 7 5 15 30 60 amp 120 Hz AC amp DC 0 to 199 A Panel Lamp amp Audio Tone Foot Switch amp Panel Switch 0 to 999 999 Convection CPC with 15 Cable 16 HP 228 Ib 30 Ib 28 L x 21 5 W x 20 H 20 Lx15 W x 16 H Note 12 VAC auxiliary power subtracts from Electrofisher power available Specification subject to change without notice 2007 100 to 25 000 microsiemens cm 9 000 W 150A 2 500W42A Pulsed DC 0 to 680 V in 4 steps N A 7 5 15 30 60 amp 120 Hz DC 0 to 199A Panel Lamp amp Audio Tone Foot Switch amp Panel Switch 0 to 999 999 Fan Cooled POS CAM CONN 15 Cable 16 HP 238 Ib 35 Ib 28 Lx 21 5 W x 20 H 20 Lx15 W x 16 H USER S MANUAL GPP TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURE 1 CHECK GENERATOR AC VOLTAGES INSIDE CONSOLE TEST 12 VOLT AC OUTPUT A Set GPP Voltage Range Switch to off Start Generator Set engine speed to 3600 RPMs B Check the VAC on TS 1 using a voltmeter fig 1 1 pairs 1 amp 4 and 6 amp 7 They should read 14 5V 60Hz If
12. be mechanically strong and should be so made that they have an electrical resistance not in excess of that of 2 ft 0 6 m of conductor 4 INTERCONNECTION OF METALLIC MASSES Metallic masses aboard boats that are a permanent part of the boat or are permanently installed within or about it and whose function would not be seriously affected by grounding should with exception of those of comparatively small size be made a part of the lightning conductor system by interconnection with it Protected Zone Stays Grounded Protected Zone Antenna without Lightning Arrester or Gap on Coil The object of interconnecting the metal parts of a boat with the conductor is to prevent damage from sideflashes especially in the case of many metal objects that are nearby The main principle to be observed in the prevention of such damage is to identify on a boat the places where sideflashes are most likely to occur and to provide metallic paths for them To minimize flow of lightning discharge current through engine bearings it may be preferable to bond engine blocks directly to the ground plate rather than to an intermediate point on the lightning conductor EXTERIOR BODIES OF METAL Metal situated wholly on the exterior of boats should be electrically connected to the grounding conductor Exterior metal bodies on boats include any large masses such as horizontal handrails on cabin tops smoke stacks from galley stoves da
13. behavior is also covered In view of the wide variation in structural design of boats specific recommendations cannot be made for all cases However basic guidelines should be considered and used in designing and installing a lightning protection system for any given craft A grounded conductor or lightning protective mast will generally divert itself to direct hits which might otherwise fall within a cone shaped space the apex of which is the top of the conductor or lightning protective mast and the base is a circle at the surface of the water having a radius related to the height For a mast height not exceeding 50 ft 15 m above the water this radius is approximately equal to the mast height To provide an adequately grounded conductor or lightning protective mast the entire circuit from the top of the mast to the ground should have a conductivity not less than that of a No 8 AWG copper conductor and the path to ground followed by the conductor should be essentially straight To remove all known risk of melting the conductor while carrying lightning current conductivity equal to No 6 AWG or no 4 AWG copper would be necessary However the risk in using No 8 AWG is considered adequately small in the applications under consideration and in many cases will be mitigated by the presence of electrically paralleling stays This statement should not be interpreted as permitting the use of conductors of conductivity less than that of No
14. between fresh and salt water For example striped Bass can be stunned for taking brood stock Theoretically high conductivity could be dealt with by using smaller electrodes but this would reduce the range and also create damaging current densities near the anode USER S MANUAL ELECTROFISHING PRINCIPLES FISH CONDUCTIVITY A fish will receive the maximum shock through its body when the conductivity of the water is the same as the conductivity of the fish s flesh Unfortunately this is rarely the case Fish flesh conductivity ranges from 500 to 1 500 microSiemens per centimeter Each species has a different conductivity This affects their susceptibility to electric current Conductivities for some fish species are Trout 1 220 microSiemens centimeter Perch 1 089 microSiemens centimeter Carp 8 0 microSiemens centimeter Grudgeon 814 microSiemens centimeter E Halsband Vilbert 1967 FISH SIZE Among fish of the same species the larger fish are more sensitive to electrical currents Fish absorb power as a function of body surface area This 1s important to remember if you are shocking for small fish and large fish are also present The large fish are going to receive a much greater shock than the small fish TEMPERATURE Water conductivity and effective fish conductivity increase with higher temperature Conductivities reported for Carp 3 of microSiemens centimeter 10 543 microSiemens centimeter 15 714 microSieme
15. between metal hulls and metal masts or other metallic superstructure of adequate height to meet the recommendations of Section 2 no further protection against lightning is necessary Boats with ungrounded or nonconducting objects projecting above the metal masts or superstructure should have these objects grounded or protected with a grounded conductor respectively in order to protect them USER S MANUAL LIGHTNING PROTECTION PROTECTION OF SAILBOATS NONMETALLIC Sailboats Sailboats with metallic standing rigging will be adequately protected provided that all rigging is grounded so that the mast and rigging meet the recommendations of sections 2 and 3 Open Day Sailors Open sailboats will be adequately protected if any shrouds backstays or preventors and any continuous metallic track on the mast and boom are grounded These should be electrically connected at the lower or forward end and grounded to a copper plate on the hull or to a metal rudder centerboard or keel Cruising Sailboats All stays and all sail tracks should be grounded on cruising sailboats since it is assumed that persons will be in proximity of fore stays as well as after stays Grounding of other objects on cruising boats should be in accordance with the foregoing subsections PROTECTION OF POWER BOATS NONMETALLIC Power boats may be adequately protected by a grounded radio antenna and other suitable grounded lightning protective mast provided the
16. dangerous electrical shock Field equipment is also subjected to vibration and impact during transporting and while in operation Often equipment shared by different crews does not receive proper maintenance or a complete checkout Follow the safety guidelines and use good common sense to handle unforeseen circumstances All personnel involved in electrofishing should be taught the fundamentals of electricity and have an understanding of the safety requirements The most important factor in electrofishing efficiency and safety is the training and experience of the crew At least two members of the crew should be qualified to administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation As opportu nities arise all crew members should attend a course in basic life support training ELECTRICAL SHOCK It is the current that passes through the human body that does the damage The voltage is relevant because it is the force that pushes the current through the body Experiments show that 20 to 500 Hz AC current is more dangerous than DC or higher frequencies of AC The voltages used by electrofishing gear cause death by one of three means Ventricular Fibrillation Ventricular fibrillation is uncoordinated contraction of the muscles of the heart The heart quivers rather than beats Electrical current through the chest can cause this condition Once a person goes into ventricular USER S MANUAL ELECTROFISHING SAFETY e ee ee omn fibril
17. driving your boat around other vessels Narrow channels and bends When navigating in narrow channels you should keep to the right when it is safe and practical to do so If the operator of a power driven vessel is preparing to go around a bend that may obstruct the view of other water vessels the operator should sound a prolonged blast on the whistle 4 to 6 seconds If another vessel is around the bend it too should sound the whistle Even if no reply is heard however the vessel should still proceed around the bend with caution If you navigate such waters with your boat you must carry a portable air horn available from local marine supply stores MAIN CHANNEL BUOYS TT T T E G1 m LIGHTED BUOY Part Hand 7 EN REL N 2 Odd number increasing toward head af Ra d navigation Leave to port left proceeding upstream White Light Gr n Light ge y old z A w pm B Lu oy T dj E Color Code LIGHTED BUOY Btarboard Hand Black Even number increasing toward head of revigation Leave to starboard right proceeding upstream Red White Light Red Li UA Green a r7 o S LL p LIGHTED SAFE WATER BUOY Monumbers Marks michonnel pass on Proceeding toward head of navigation fram sezward r emhication and Irsalion purposes SECONDARY CHANNEL BUOYS sut STARTS HEW NUMBERING SYSTEM m Light White Light G BUOY Odd nu
18. eo 9 12 120VAC ee oY XT 3 DO 13 Foot Sw OOJ 14 Foot Sw OIX 15 Foot Sw GPP Control Strip G e EXE 75 1 AES 1 Gen Grnd DOLIO e LES 5 2 Relay Board 9 12 XLIXJ O 9 D 5 Relay Board Black 14 X Black10 Black 10 WN Frame Ground _ White 10 a UN VL White 10 C ere 6 12 Vac Ce e 9 7 12 2 EOI 8 Dash Lights 2 9 Anode 10 Anode 11 Cathode 12 Cathode OPO 13 Strb Boom DANGER HIGH CEN GPP Power Generator Power amp GPP Acc Items Terminal Strip XEOJ 14 Port Boom ge OPO 15 Cathode 6 Stator end with end cover removed Generator Terminals Output Binding Posts 1 2 115 Volts 9 1250 VA Black wires 12 Volts 500 VA Respectively through White wires 12 Volts 500 VA 11 12 115 Volts 1250 VA Pairings of Odd on Left amp Even on Right smith root com 29 ELECTROFISHING BOATS STANDARD BOATING RULES ELECTROFISHING BOATS Standards Boating Rules Contents ium FT n 22 and Other 34 Lightning and Thunderstorm D TOL C 39 Guide to Personal Thunderstorm PEOLGCU
19. or labor charges not covered by this limited warranty The Consumer will be responsible for any expenses related to reinstallation of the Product e Smith Root Inc will repair the Product under the limited warranty within 30 days after receipt of the Product If Smith Root Inc cannot perform repairs covered under this limited warranty within 30 days or after a reasonable number of attempts to repair the same defect Smith Root Inc at its sole option will provide a replacement Product or refund the purchase price of the Product less a reasonable amount for usage f If the Product is returned during the limited warranty period but the problem with the Product is not covered under the terms and conditions of this limited warranty the Consumer will be notified and given an estimate of the charges the Consumer must pay to have the Product repaired with all shipping charges billed to the Consumer If the estimate is refused the Product will be returned freight collect If the Product is returned after the expiration of the limited warranty period Smith Root Inc s normal service policies shall apply and the Consumer will be responsible for all shipping charges 8 The Product consists of newly assembled equipment that may contain used components that have been reprocessed to allow machine compliance with Product performance and reliability specifications 9 ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE SHALL BE LIM
20. section for fuel mixture ratio and break in procedures Prior to getting underway run the outboard at a fast idle for the first 1 1 2 to 2 minutes This will allow engine to be completely warmed up and will ensure all working parts are well lubricated During this warm up time have a crew member move the booms from the lower trailering positions to the upper underway position When attaching the arrays attach the safety line first then connect the quick connector Do not unfold your arrays at this time Check your trim Trim your bow up or down to suit your boat load and water conditions If your boat wants to porpoise trim your bow down For more information see Motor section When you reach the job site throttle down slowly Throttling down slowly will prevent chill shocking the outboard power head and prolongs engine life AARON Se pa Re Soe CER He ee SOE oia ee Stretch cord PREPARING THE BOAT FOR ELECTROFISHING Raise and inspect the booms boom extensions and arrays to see that they are in good working order When attaching the arrays connect the safety line first then attach the quick connector Do not unfold your arrays at this time Loosen clutches and lift the booms from the underway position Swing booms forward to about 45 from forward Tighten boom clutch assemblies to hold booms in position Adjust anode depth with chain adjustments elements extended about 2ft into the water After the booms a
21. transom is highly resistant to damage on or off the trailer Side heights are 24 for the H series and 30 for the EH series boats smith root com 4 ELECTROFISHING BOATS RECEIVING amp INSPECTION Before using your new electrofishing boat please read and perform the following procedures During shipping it is possible for damage to occur Also nuts bolts or screws may have vibrated loose 1 Give your boat a good visual inspection for possible shipping damage PILOT DECK 2 Make sure battery selector switch is OFF 3 Remove the six 1 4 20 bolts holding the pilot deck cover on The pilot deck is located between the Console and the Generator housing 7 16 wrench required Waa i Remove the pilot deck cover revealing the TS 5 terminal strip and pump compartment Remove protective cover over terminal strip 4 Check all of the screws on the TS 5 terminal strip pump bases and boat ground buss bar to make sure that none have vibrated loose Phillips screwdriver required 5 After thorough inspection of this area replace the pilot deck cover and tighten bolts 6 Inspect the center console Remove the top mounting Phillips screw from the outboard throttle and gear shift control box Remove the 1 4 20 bolt in front of the outboard control box on the side of the console Remove the two 1 4 20 bolts on the other side of BE AY ovas the cons
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23. 8 AWG copper If there are metal objects of considerable size within a few feet of the grounding conductor there will be a strong tendency for sparks or sideflashes to jump from the grounding conductor to the metal object at the closest point To prevent damage from such sideflashes an interconnecting USER S MANUAL LIGHTNING PROTECTION conductor at least equal to no 8 AWG copper should be provided at all places where they are likely to occur Large metallic objects that are not part of the electrical system of the boat and that are not already grounded due to their own functional or other requirements may be grounded to the ground plate provided that it is not practical to interconnect with the lightning conductor or bonding systems Lightning protection provisions are quite likely to receive scant attention after installation and therefore their composition and assembly should be strong and materials used should be highly resistant to corrosion 2 INSTALLATION RECOMMENDATIONS Lightning Protective Mast A lightning protective mast should be of adequate height and should be mechanically strong in order to withstand exposure to use and weather If the mast is of nonconducting material the associated lightning or grounded conductor should be essentially straight securely fastened to the mast should extend at least 6 in 150 mm above the mast should preferably terminate in a receiving point should be led as directly as practic
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25. E FUEL GAUGE indicates fuel level of selected tank Outboard powered GENERATOR OFF kills generator engine with key in on position GENERATOR LOW OIL comes on if oil pressure is low GENERATOR START ignition and 12V accessory power IGNITION OUTBOARD HOURS records outboard total hours navigation lights FUEL GAUGE SWITCH toggles between port and starboard tank sender unit Outboard powered DECK LIGHTS illuminates walkways and workdeck GENERATOR HOURS records total generator hours SPARE 2 for wiring an accessory under the pilot deck WORKDECK FOOT SWITCH allows for and or operation of foot switches FUEL GAUGE FUSE 5 IGNITION PROTECTION 15 amp 12V ACCESSORY PLUG For additional electrical equipment smith root com 5 ELECTROFISHING BOATS GPP CONTROLS Inset Range switch as seen on a 7 5 or 9 0 GPP ELECTROFISHER CONTROLS 1 RANGE SWITCH Selects the output voltage range between high and low or switches the output to OFF Caution The position of this switch should not be changed when current is flowing i e foot switches engaged TIME IN SECONDS Records the actual shocking time It counts only when high voltage is applied EMERGENCY SHUTDOWN Provides a local override of remote foot switches OUTPUT CURRENT METER Shows the current flowing between the anode and cathode in amps and indicates when the RANGE switch should be moved to the LOW position For 7 5 and
26. ITED TO THE DURATION OF THE FOREGOING LIMITED WRITTEN WARRANTY OTHERWISE THE FOREGOING LIMITED WARRANTY IS THE CONSUMER S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY AND IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED SMITH ROOT INC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF ANTICIPATED BENEFITS OR PROFITS LOSS OF SAVINGS OR REVENUE PUNITIVE DAMAGES LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT OR ANY ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT COST OF CAPITAL COST OF ANY SUBSTITUTE EQUIPMENT OR FACILITIES DOWNTIME THE CLAIMS OF ANY THIRD PARTIES INCLUDING CUSTOMERS and INJURY TO PROPERTY RESULTING FROM THE PURCHASE OR USE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING FROM BREACH OF THE WARRANTY BREACH OF CONTRACT NEGLIGENCE STRICT TORT OR ANY OTHER LEGAL OR EQUITABLE THEORY EVEN IF SMITH ROOT INC KNEW OF THE LIKELIHOOD OF SUCH DAMAGES SMITH ROOT INC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DELAY IN RENDERING SERVICE UNDER THE LIMITED WARRANTY OR LOSS OF USE DURING THE PERIOD THAT THE PRODUCT IS BEING REPAIRED 10 Some states do not allow limitation of how long an implied warranty lasts so the above warranty limitation may not apply to the Consumer Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental and consequential damages so certain of the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to the Consumer This limited warranty gives the Consumer specific legal rights and the Consumer may also have other rights which vary from state to state
27. IZING CHECK OFF LIST COMPLETED BY OUTBOARD EMBED nU J 5 NO 3 Re nstall plugs and wires i assiette ees J 4 Check owners GENERATOR 1 Run carburetor s dry sass J 2 FO E E UO J 3 Re Install plugs amp wires esses J 4 Change oil and oil filter sess 5 Drain raw cooling water from 6 Check owners mantal ossessioni BATTERIES 1 Connect Maintenance Float Charger J PUMPS 1 Remove and store impellors FUEL SYSTEM L Add fuelstabilizer J LNEE SIEUT T m 3 Installnew fuel Tei RR LIVEWELL TANK Wig P cM ERROR J smith root com USER S MANUAL WINTERIZATION 21 ELECTROFISHING BOATS 22 SPECIFICATIONS Conductivity Range Rated Output Power Rated Output Max Current 12 VAC Auxiliary Power Output Pulse Modes DC Output Peak AC Output RMS Output Pulse Frequency Output Current Metering High Voltage Output Indicator Output and Safety Control Seconds Timer LCD Display Cooling Method Output Connectors Engine Size Generator Weight Pulsator Weight Generator Dimensions Pulsator Dimensions SPECIFICATIONS 10 to 5 500 microsiemens cm 5 000 W 16A 2 500W42A Pulsed AC amp DC 0 to 500 V Low 0 to 1000
28. OE 38 32 2007 RIGHT OF WAY Meeting If you are meeting another power vessel head on and are close enough to run the risk of collision neither of you has the right of way Both of you should alter course to avoid an accident You should keep the other vessel on your port left side This rule doesn t apply if both of you will clear one another if you continue on your set course and speed USER S MANUAL STANDARD BOATING RULES Crossing When two power driven vessels are crossing each other s path close enough to run the risk of collision the vessel which has the other on the starboard right side must keep out of the way of the other If the other vessel is on your right you must keep out of its way you are the Give Way vessel If the other vessel is on your port left side remember that you should maintain course and direction provided the other vessel gives you the right of way as it should Overtaking If you are passing another vessel you are the Give Way vessel This means that the other vessel is expected to maintain its course and speed You must stay out of its way until you are clear of it Likewise 1f another vessel is passing you you should maintain your speed and direction so that the other vessel can steer itself around you smith root com 33 ELECTROFISHING BOATS OTHER SPECIAL SITUATIONS There are three other rules you need to know when
29. ST LOAD WHILE GENERATOR RUNNING A Maintain GPP settings from procedure 3 B Start Generator C Switch the Emergency Shutdown Switch 1 to G the ON position 2 1 3 Fig 4 1 D When the red light is on the current meter should show amperage and the seconds counter should be counting E If there is no display in the seconds counter H replace the N cell batteries in the counter Fig 4 2 the batteries should be replaced every 5 years Figure 4 2 26 2007 Adjusting the percent of range 2 up to 100 percent will increase the amperage shown on the front panel meter Set the percent of range at 50 percent d Switch the Emergency Shutdown Switch to the Switch the Mode switch 3 from 120 PPS to 60 PPS The amperage should drop by 1 2 Switch the Mode switch from 60 PPS to 30 PPS The amperage should drop again by 1 2 Switch the Mode switch from 30 PPS to 15 PPS The amperage should drop again by 1 2 Switch the Mode switch from 15 PPS to 7 5 PPS The amperage should drop again by 1 2 OFF position Switch the voltage switch to the high range Return to C and retest settings in the High Range IF NO OUTPUT RETURN CONTROL BOX TO SRI USER S MANUAL GPP TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURE 5 TEST BOAT FOOTSWITCH CIRCUITS A Turn Generator off B Remove foot switch jumper from Procedure 3 from TS 0 pins 13 amp 15 Fig 5 1 C Set foot switch control to Separ
30. al to the grounding connection Radio Antenna A radio antenna may serve as a lightning protective mast provided it has conductivity equivalent to No 8 AWG copper and is equipped with lightning arresters lightning protective gaps or means for grounding during electrical storms The grounding of metal rod type radio antennas constitutes sufficient protection for wooden boats without masts or spars provided the following conditions are met The antenna and all conductors in the grounding circuit of the antenna have a conductivity equivalent to No 8 AWG copper The top of the antenna is not more than 50 ft 15m above the water and a line drawn from the top of the antenna downward toward the water at an angle of 45 degrees to the vertical does not intercept any part of the boat smith root com 35 ELECTROFISHING BOATS Because a loading coil presents a high impedance to the flow of lightning current the portion of an antenna above the bottom of a loading coil is not effective as a lightning protective mast unless the coil is provided with a suitable protective device for bypassing the lightning current Nonconducting antenna masts with spirally wrapped conductors are not considered suitable for lightning protection Fi ure 2 purposes 3 MATERIALS The materials used in the making of a protective system should be resistant to corrosion The use of combinations of metals that form galvanic or electrolytic couples shou
31. arrester smith root com USER S MANUAL ELECTROFISHING SAFETY 43 ELECTROFISHING BOATS ELECTROFISHING PRINCIPLES For many years it has been known that fish react to electric current passed through water Electricity was first used for fishing in 1863 when a British patent was granted Major efforts to apply electricity as a tool in fisheries management did not occur until after 1950 Since then detailed studies have been made on the physiological effects of electricity on aquatic organisms RESPONSE OF FISH TO ELECTRICITY To collect fish by electrical means we must create an electrified zone of sufficient amplitude to stun fish In the basic electrofishing circuit shown in Figure 10 a current is passed between submerged electrodes A fish between these electrodes forms part of a closed circuit and some current flows through its body The effectiveness of the electrofisher is affected by nine factors voltage electrode shape water conductivity water temperature conductivity of the stream bed fish s distance size species and time in the field If these environmental factors are too far out of line poor electrofishing will result To some extent the effects of changes in water conductivity may be compensated for by changing the output voltage WATER CONDUCTIVITY The conductivity of the water and that of the fish s flesh are the factors that affect electrofishing most The conductivity of water depends on the q
32. as of heavy cover or ice by inserting a portable anode turning the power on and withdrawing the anode slowly and smoothly Fish will follow the anode under the influence of galvanotaxis into the open where they can be netted CLARITY AND DEPTH Clarity of the water limits the ease of capturing fish The length of the dip net handles and the visibility of the fish limit the depth of effective electrofishing In general waters over ten feet deep cannot be sampled effectively For daytime fishing polarized sunglasses helps in locating stunned fish VEGETATION Aquatic vegetation grows better from certain substrates and can hinder electrofishing by fouling electrodes and entangling stunned fish WATER VELOCITY Electrofishing in flowing water 1s not as effective as in still water since fish are swept away from the electric field and netting is more difficult Also it is more difficult to see a fish in fast flowing water and operators can lose their footing Flows greater than 5 feet per second usually produce poor electrofishing efficiencies 2007 USER S MANUAL REFERENCES The following are books research papers and other references on various aspects of electrofishing The ideas and findings presented in them form the basis for much of the current practice in electrofishing 1 Bryan Cowdell and Richard A Valdez 1994 Effects 7 D E Snyder and S A Johnson 1991 Indexed of Pulsed DC Electrofishing on Adult
33. ate Fig 5 2 D Switch to inactive the Command Center foot switch and the Auxiliary foot switch from inside the front compartment of the console Fig 5 3 E Start Generator Es Close each work deck foot switch circuit push on switch The red light should turn on Set the foot switch control to BOTH FOOT SWITCHES GENERATOR we WORKDECK FUEL BOTH Close both of the bow foot switches at the same time The red light should turn on Ao mo Switch the Command Center foot switch to ACTIVE L Close both of the Work Deck foot switches and the Fig 5 2 Command Center foot switch M The red light should turn on Foot switch problems can be caused by 1 Misadjusted switch try pushing on the switch directly With your finger 2 Broken wire this will need to be traced with an Fig TEM Ohmmeter Broken switch try a jumper across the switch 4 Incorrect Switch settings smith root com 27 ELECTROFISHING BOATS PROCEDURE 6 CONSTRUCT A TEST LOAD Warning Keep all personnel clear of booms and test load A while generator is running 1 Construct a test load using a plastic bucket with the metal handle removed Fig 1 1 2 Connect the test load to the boat as shown Figs 1 2 1 3 3 Add tap water to the bucket 4 Set the Mode Switch on the GPP control box to AC amp 120 PPS 60 AC 5 Start the generator 6 Control the GPP output with the Em
34. ce the plug wires 7 Change the oil and filter a Connect hose to 3 8 pipe fitting marked Oil Drain located behind Generator Housing b Route Oil Drain Hose through Stern Drain in Transom 8 Open Winterizing Drain Valve behind Gen Housing to drain raw water from Generator 9 Drain the water from the generator cooling hose by removing the cap from the T fitting located inside the generator compartment below the compartment light Replace the cap and tighten by hand 20 10 Drain water strainer located on side of console 11 Open cover from generator water pump and lubricate impeller with silicone grease BATTERIES Connect Automatic Battery Charger with maintenance float feature to the connector labeled Battery Charger on the Console FUEL SYSTEM 1 When you fill up the onboard fuel tanks for the last trip of the year add a fuel stabilizer to it 2 After returning from the last field trip top off the fuel tanks with fuel and conditioner 3 With fuel shut off valves turned off remove and discard the old fuel filter Install a new fuel filter per manufacturer s instructions Do not re prime the fuel filter at this time Leave fuel shut off valves turned off DL dv uw Note Leaving your fuel tanks full will minimize condensation build up inside the fuel tank FISH TANK DRAINING 1 Locate Livewell Winterizing Drain valve Open valves to drain any water into bilge 2007 BOAT WINTER
35. ction or failure during normal usage No charge will be made to the Consumer for any such parts Smith Root Inc will also pay for the labor charges incurred by Smith Root Inc in repairing or replacing the defective parts The limited warranty does not cover defects in appearance cosmetic labels or structural items including framing and any non operative parts Smith Root Inc s limit of liability under the limited warranty shall be the actual cash value of the Product at the time the Consumer returns the Product for repair determined by the price paid by the Consumer for the Product less a reasonable amount for usage Smith Root Inc shall not be liable for any other losses or damages These remedies are the Consumer s exclusive remedies for breach of warranty 4 Upon request from Smith Root Inc the Consumer must prove the date of the original purchase of the Product by a dated bill of sale or dated itemized receipt 5 The Consumer shall bear the cost of shipping the Product to Smith Root Inc Smith Root Inc shall bear the cost of shipping the Product back to the Consumer after the completion of service under this limited warranty 6 The Consumer shall have no coverage or benefits under this limited warranty if any of the following conditions are applicable a The Product has been subjected to abnormal use abnormal conditions improper storage exposure to moisture or dampness unauthorized modifications unauthorized connections unauthorize
36. d Now remove auxiliary fuel tank hose from tank and adjust shut off valves to suit your needs 3E To Outboard Motor 14 2007 USER S MANUAL GPP OPERATION smith root com 4 5 ELECTROFISHING DC MEDIUM MODEL GPP ELECTROFISHER SMITH ROOT INC VANCOUVER WA 98665 360 573 0202 SERIAL NO ELECTROFISHER CONTROLS 1 RANGE Selects the output voltage range between high and low or switches the output to OFF Caution The position of this switch should not be changed when current is flowing i e foot switches engaged 2 TIME IN SECONDS Records the actual shocking time It counts only when high voltage is applied 3 EMERGENCY SHUTDOWN Provides a local override of remote foot switches 4 OUTPUT CURRENT Shows the current flowing between the anode and cathode in amps Low range indicates that the RANGE switch should be moved to the LOW position For 7 5 and 9 0 GPPs follow the output table 5 MODE Selects the type of output pulses AC DC or OFF Caution The position of this switch should not be changed when current is flowing i e foot switches engaged 6 PERCENT OF RANGE Adjusts the output pulses to a percent of the selected range i e high low Pulse width is also automatically adjusted between 6 and 1 millisecond pulse duration 7 ENUNCIATOR VOLUME The Audio Alarm warning tone indicates an output voltage The control ad
37. d repair misuse neglect abuse accident alteration improper installation or other acts which are not the fault of Smith Root Inc including damage caused by shipping b The product has been damaged from external causes such as collision with an object or from fire flooding sand dirt windstorm lightning earthquake or damage from exposure to weather conditions an Act of God or battery leakage theft blown fuse or improper use of any electrical source or damage caused by the connection to other products not recommended for interconnection by Smith Root Inc c Smith Root Inc was not advised in writing by the Consumer of the alleged defect or malfunction of the Product within fifteen 15 days after the expiration of the applicable limited warranty period d The Product serial number plate or the accessory data code has been removed defaced or altered 7 If a problem develops during the limited warranty period the Consumer shall take the following step by step procedure a The Consumer shall return the Product to Smith Root Inc for repair or replacement processing b The Consumer contacts the Customer Service Department at Smith Root Inc at the number listed on the bottom of this page for repair or replacement processing c The Consumer shall ship the Product prepaid and insured Expenses related to removing the Product from an installation are not covered under this limited warranty d The Consumer will be billed for any parts
38. e of the buoy a boater should pass on when navigating in a particular direction The markings on these buoys are oriented from the perspective of being entered from seaward the boater is going towards the port This means red buoys are passed on the starboard right side when proceeding from open water into port and black buoys are to the port left side When navigating out of port your position with respect to the buoys should be reversed red buoys should be to port and black buoys to starboard Many bodies of water used by boaters are entirely within the boundaries of a particular state The Uniform State Waterway Marking System has been devised for these waters This system uses buoys and signs with distinctive shapes and colors to show regulatory or advisory information These markers are white with black letters and orange boarders They signify speed zones restricted areas danger areas and general information Remember markings may vary by geographic location Always consult local boating authorities before driving your boat in unfamiliar waters 34 2007 LIGHTNING AND THUNDERSTORM PROTECTION FOR SAILBOATS POWER BOATS SMALL BOATS AND SHIPS 1 GENERAL PRINCIPLES Successful protection of persons and watercraft from lightning is dependent upon a combination of proper design and maintenance of equipment and on crew behavior Proper design is covered in this and following sections Maintenance of equipment and personnel
39. ergency Shut Down switch or Footswitch 7 By turning the percent of range control up to Fig 6 1 100 and checking the amp meter on the GPP control box the correct load can be determined See From Cathode From Anode Aluminum Plate a below Maximum GPP Amperage 2 5 5 0 Maximum GPP Amperage 7 5 9 0 Model Hin Low Model Ac DC Amperage 25 50 o sv A 8 The amp meter will increase to the maximum as you turn up the Percent of Range 9 The load may be increased by slowly adding table salt to the water in the bucket 10 If the load is too great for the range selected the GPP will operate erratically 11 If the amp meter starts to show a decrease in amps or is erratic as the percent of range nears 100 the generator is overloading The water may need to be changed or decrease the portions of electrodes immersed in the water Fig 6 3 AN Danger High voltage is present during test load procedure AN Every effort should be made to keep all personnel away from test load bucket and booms It may be necessary to form a barricade around testing area and post appropriate signs warning of high voltage 28 2007 USER S MANUAL GPP TROUBLESHOOTING BOAT GENERATOR STATOR WIRING DIAGRAM 5 0 AND 7 5 GPP e 6 e aw DO h X X DOLI DANGER HIGH VOLTAGE enerator Power to GPP Terminal Strip
40. ery 250 hours replace the in line fuel filter or clean the bowl 4 CHECK GUARDS Operate the generator engine only with the guards and shields in place and working correctly If rotating parts are left exposed they are hazardous 5 INSPECT GENERATOR BRUSHES after every 100 hours of operation and replace when worn to 3 8 inch 1cm or less Consult Generator s OEM Manual smith root com 4 e ELECTROFISHING BOATS WINTERIZATION OUTBOARD Disconnect or shut off fuel 2 Runengine to eliminate fuel from carburetors until engine quits Note Do not run engine without water use hose adapter recommended by outboard manufacturer Note Do not run engine tilted up Remove spark plugs Spray fogging oil in each cylinder Cycle the engine manually or electrically pw xe 2 Spray each cylinder again and replace the spark plugs Note Do not connect plug wires 7 Spray fogging oil into carburetor air intakes 8 Cycle the engine manually or electrically 9 Replace plug wires 10 Replace engine shroud 11 Store boat with outboard tilted down if possible 12 Check owner s manual for additional advice GENERATOR 1 Leave fuel valves turned off Start engine to drain carburetor bowl 2 Remove spark plug and spray fogging oil into cylinders 3 Cycle engine manually or electrically 4 Spray cylinders again and replace spark plugs Do not reconnect plug wires 5 Cycle engine again 6 Now repla
41. gnition on position when engine reaches full operating RPMs 6 On the Electrofisher set the MODE selector switch to the desired mode If you are not sure which mode you desire start with 120 pps DC this will put the maximum amount of power in the water at the selected voltage 7 Set the PERCENT OF RANGE to the minimum 8 Set the RANGE selector switch to LOW 9 Set EMERGENCY SHUTDOWN switch to ON 10 Set the ENUNCIATOR VOLUME to mid range 11 Activate the remote control switch foot switch The high voltage indicator lamp and audio alarm should both come on and the ammeter will deflect 2007 12 Adjust the PERCENT OF RANGE switch to achieve optimum response by the fish Deactivate the shutdown switch when switching to HIGH RANGE Damage to the range selector switch may result from switching under load Experimentation will be required to learn what mode and voltage settings are best for various water conditions and types of fish See charts below 13 If the ammeter shows LOW RANGE and the RANGE selector is in the HIGH position switch to the LOW Maximum GPP Amperage 2 5 5 0 wish tow Las ims e Amps 50 bans Ames Maximum GPP Amperage 7 5 9 0 Model AC DC Amperage so ev sv 94 GPP Amperages by Model position The low voltage windings on the generator are capable of delivering more current than the high voltage windings If erratic operation occurs in the high range switch
42. height of the mast meets the recommendations for the zone of protection in Figure 2 Interconnection and grounding of metallic masses should be in accordance with previous materials Where the size of the boat is such as to render the use of a single mast impractical additional lightning protective masts should be erected to form overlapping zones of protection Protection of Small Boats Small boats may be protected by means of a temporary lightning protective mast which may be erected when lightning conditions are observed in the distance Grounding provisions may be made by means of flexible copper wire and a submerged ground plate of at least 1 sq ft 0 093 m2 in area PROTECTION OF SHIPS Ships almost invariably are constructed with steel masts spars superstructures hulls smokestacks and shrouds and the array of masts stacks and radio antennas usually provide the zones of protection recommended in Figure 2 Therefore ships and personnel aboard them are usually inherently protected against the effects of lightning In those smith root com 37 ELECTROFISHING BOATS cases where adequate zones of protection are lacking they should be corrected if accomplished by changes in number or height of masts or by shielding wires suspended between masts Fiberglass or wooden hulled sailing ships should be protected in accordance with Section 1 except that grounding and bonding conductors should have conductivity not less
43. in California and BC MAN BREAKER Mpeg UU Port boom as anode starboard boom as cathode boat hull and cathode array isolated hag tine a gt wr depre Starboard boom as anode port boom as cathode boat hull and cathode array isolated 8 2007 USER S MANUAL FOOT SWITCH OPERATION WORK DECK FOOT SWITCH SETTINGS The Both and Separate foot switch position switch is located on the lower starboard side of the console The switch controls the function of the work deck foot switches In the separate position each foot switch controls the output In the Both position the two foot switches must be pushed simultaneously to activate output The Command Center foot switch is located on the aft side of the console and is operated by the helmsman Left to Right Both and Separate work deck ORO re Command Center Foot Switch Work deck foot switches COMMAND CENTER amp AUXILIARY FOOT SWITCH SETTINGS The Patch Panel cables have been unplugged in the following pictures so the Auxiliary Foot Switch amp Control panel can be seen Note The Both Separate switch only affects the work deck foot switches and has no effect on the Auxiliary or Command Center foot switches 1 Auxiliary foot switch inactive command center foot switch inactive not required no foot switch plug needed to operate normally Note one or both work deck switches must be operated 2 Operation of command center foot swi
44. justs the volume of the Audio Alarm or turns the Audio Alarm off 8 HIGH VOLTAGE Red indicator lamp shows when voltage is present on output power terminals 9 PULSES PER SECOND Selects the number of pulses in the output wave form Note Switch the Mode and Range switches to the OFF position when the GPP 15 not in use The Audio Alarm warning tone will sound if the generator is running without the electrodes in the water and the switches are not OFF 4 6 2007 POWER SUPPLY CONTROLS GENERATOR Your GPP is powered by a specially manufactured gas powered generator The generator is wound so that the output voltages are taken directly from the generator eliminating the need for a transformer or voltage doubler The generator has a self excited revolving field This rotor connects directly to the engine crankshaft with a tapered fit The stationary armature has a separate excitation winding and multiple windings to supply AC power Two 12 VAC windings on the generator provide up to 500 watts of 12 volts AC power They will run the 12 volt work lights and will recharge batteries ENGINE This instruction section covers the electrofisher and the generator but not the engine Please read instructions in the engine manufacturer s section The engine manufacturer has established an excellent worldwide service organization Engine service is usually available from an authorized engine dealer near you Check your Yellow Pages or contact Smi
45. lation the only way to stop the quivering is to use a defibrillator that applies a pulse shock to the chest to restore heart rhythm Cardiopulmonary resuscitation may help to keep a victim alive until he can be defibrillated Respiratory Arrest The respiratory center is at the base of the skull Thus shocks to the head can cause the breathing to stop Artificial respiration by the mouth to mouth method should be used in this case Asphyxia Asphyxia is caused by contraction of the chest muscles When a current is above a certain level a person cannot let go of an electrically hot wire Currents above this level may not cause ventricular fibrillation but may be enough to cause contraction of the chest muscles If the current is not stopped or the victim is not removed from the point of electrical contact asphyxia will result Artificial respiration or cardiopulmonary resuscitation may be necessary smith root com 41 ELECTROFISHING BOATS PREVENTING ELECTRICAL SHOCK Electricity needs to have a complete electrical circuit in order for current to flow The only way that you can get shocked is if you become the electrical conductor to complete the circuit The current flows from the cathode to the anode through the water The water is the electrical conductor If you touched both the anode and the cathode you would become an electrical conductor and complete the circuit path and get a severe electrical shock If you were to touch o
46. ld be avoided In those cases where it is impractical to avoid a junction of dissimilar metals the corrosion effects can reduce the use of suitable platings or special connectors available for such purposes Except for the use of conducting materials that are otherwise part of the structure of the boat only copper should be used as the conductor Where copper is used it should be of the grade ordinarily required for commercial electrical work generally designated as being 98 percent conductivity when annealed Protected Zone Antenna Figure 2 Diagrams the zone of protection provided by a grounded mast or antenna not more than 50 ft 15 m above the water This protective zone is largely immune to direct strokes of lightning No part of the vessel to be protected should extend outside the zone of protection Thus in the cabin cruiser illustrated adequate lightning protection is afforded only by the grounded antenna equipped with a lightning arrester or gap on the coil Copper Conductor Copper cable conductors should be of a diameter not less than No 8 AWG The size of any strand of cable should be not less than No 17 AWG The thickness E um AL FO een 2007 of any copper ribbon or strip should not be less than No 20 AWG Where other materials are used the gauge should be such as to give conductivity equal to or greater than No 8 AWG stranded copper cable Joints Joints should
47. mall red button on front panel smith root com 4 7 ELECTROFISHING BOATS EMERGENCY SHUTDOWN provides a local override of remote foot switches ELECTROFISHER OUTPUT PATCH PANEL Located in a locking compartment in the forward section of the steering and control console with the Circuit Breaker panel This compartment should never be opened with the GPP Hlectrofisher in operation The patch panel consists of four large banana jacks and Four cables terminated with large banana plugs Using the patch panel it is possible to easily change the output configuration of your boat to optimize it for various conditions that are encountered Configurations supported are boat as cathode one or two booms as anode one boom as anode second boom as cathode cathode array if equipped as cathode and one or two booms as anode Power is supplied from the banana jacks to the boat component designated by the plug wire connected When not actually being used plugs may be left unconnected however the normal configuration is port and starboard booms patched as anodes and boat and or cathode array patched as cathodes ELECTROFISHER SAFETY SWITCH OPERATION Adjust foot switch system to desired configuration On the lower right hand corner of the Console Control Panel is a foot switches control switch In the BOTH position both Work deck foot switches and the boat operator s foot switch must be engaged simultaneously to activa
48. mber Leave to port NH M oR IE old OR mea RB L REL old new LIGHTED PREFERRED CHANNEL TO PORT BUOY 2 number Topmost band red pretemed channel Ng NUN BUOY to left ofbucy Leter has no lateral significance Evan MUM Laava to starboard used for identification and location purposes ms PedorWhie Hed Light Light EN or X oS naw old a na change m Ls i penu Fishing vessel right of way All vessels which are fishing with nets lines or trawls are considered to be fishing vessels under the International Rules Vessels with trolling lines are not considered fishing vessels Fishing vessels have the right of way regardless of position Fishing vessels cannot however impede the passage of other vessels in narrow channels Sailing vessel right of way Sailing vessels should normally be given the right of way The exceptions to this are 1 When the sailing vessel is overtaking the power driven vessel the power driven vessel has the right of way 2 Sailing vessels should keep clear of any fishing vessel 3 In a narrow channel a sailing vessel should not hamper the safe passage of a power driven vessel which can navigate only in such a channel Reading buoys and other markers The waters of the United States are marked for safe navigation by the lateral system of buoyage Simply put buoys and markers have an arrangement of shapes colors numbers and lights to show which sid
49. mplete selection of anode cathode boom configurations Consoles hinge forward to provide easy access to all steering controls switches circuit breakers and wiring terminals for the entire electrical system All wiring terminals are clearly labeled for easy identification and servicing A schematic diagram is provided which shows all wiring and terminal designations for the entire boat Two spare switches and 2 accessory plugs are provided on the console for additional electrical equipment Work Up ightsjand 12V Accessory plug Console Cover provides complete weather protection to the steering and control console Constructed of heavy duty canvas with reinforced corners not shown Work Up Lights are provided on the front of the console pictured above The lights are recessed and aimed to light up the fish tank and not shine in crew member s eyes Batteries are housed under fire extinguisher storage compartment USER S MANUAL CONTROL CONSOLE a Outboard controls are mounted on the right side of the control console BATTERY AND CHARGING SYSTEMS All models of boats come with three marine batteries housed in chemical resistant enclosures two in main compartment one in enclosure at stern A 40 amp charging system utilizes power from the GPP generator Charging from the outboard motor is also incorporated in the charging system The battery compartment provides space for two marine batteries The Storage c
50. nger of receiving an electrical shock 42 PLANNING FOR SAFETY 1 Neverelectrofish alone A minimum of two properly trained people is required for every electrofishing Crew 2 Acrew leader shall be appointed for all electrofishing The crew leader is responsible for the safety of the crew and the enforcement of all safety regulations 3 The crew leader and at least one additional crew member shall receive training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation CPR and First Aid 4 All electrofishing personnel shall receive training in fundamentals of electricity and safety 5 Check your electrofisher before each operation to ensure that it is in good working order 6 Turn off your electrofisher before making any connections or part replacements 7 When not in use and when transporting the unit disconnect the power supply 8 Check that the electrofisher gives an audible signal when there is voltage present at the anode 9 Do not make any field modifications to your electrofisher without written approval from the manufacturer or a qualified electrical engineer 10 Use only dip nets with insulated handles 11 Wear personal flotation devices 12 Wear lineman s gloves rated 5 000V minimum 13 Never reach into the water in vicinity of an electrode even if rubber gloves are being worn 14 Take frequent breaks Stress and fatigue endanger the crew 15 Practice the quick release system as shown on page C 6 2007
51. nly one of the electrodes you would not complete the electrical circuit and not get shocked WARNING Touching any electrode is not recommended Unless all conductive objects you come into contact with are connected to the same electrode you will be shocked to find a current path that is not obvious e g the water or the boat Preventing electrical shock means preventing electrical current from entering and flowing through parts of the body The skin is a partial but variable barrier because it offers resistance to the passage of electrical current Tough skin has more resistance than tender skin and dry skin more than wet skin But tough dry skin alone does not offer enough protection for electrofishing Rubber lineman s gloves rated 5 000V minimum should always be worn Even while wearing rubber gloves and waders never touch an electrode while the circuit 1s energized Do not work on the electrical system while the generator is running Do not enter the water while the current is on during boom shocking operations A severe electrical shock from electrofishing gear may result in the need for artificial respiration therefore it is imperative that no one ever works alone To prevent electrical shock all electrical equipment should be carefully inspected before each field operation With all electrical equipment in good operating condition and all insulation junction boxes bonding and connections intact there is much less da
52. ns centimeter 20 1 026 microSiemens centimeter 25 1 969 microSiemens centimeter Whitney and Pierce 1957 SUBSTRATE Certain bottom substrates will conduct electrical current These weaken the electric field in the water making fish capture less effective smith root com 45 ELECTROFISHING BOATS ADJUSTING THE VOLTAGE By adjusting the output voltage the effects of the water s conductivity on electrofishing can be reduced The current flowing through the water 1s directly related to the voltage applied The higher the voltage the greater the current will be When adjusting the output voltage the major consideration is the power being used This is especially true for battery powered electrofishers Power is equal to the voltage multiplied by the current When figuring the power for an electrofisher the fact that it is usually putting out pulsed DC must be taken into consideration The instantaneous power during a pulse may be quite high but if the electrofisher is only producing pulses at a 25 duty cycle the average power would be approximately 25 of the instantaneous power FIELD TECHNIQUES An operator engaged in electrofishing must wade or float depending upon the depth and swiftness of the water WADING In shallow slow moving waters the operators can wade and probe the anode into likely fish habitat Wading upstream eliminates the effects of turbidity caused by bottom sediment Furthermore if collections a
53. ole Phillips AS 4 screwdriver and 7 16 ag WV wrench are required 5 4 1 1 7 Rotate the console forward resting it on the top of T gu os the fish tank lids sce Madri Make sure your Battery Selector Switch located on the port side of steering amp control console is in the OFF position 8 Checkall the screws on the terminal strips used and not used for tightness Check all instrument mounting screws and electrical connections Check all the hardware mounting screws and boat ground buss bar screws Phillips and flat blade screwdrivers 5 16 3 8 7 16 and 1 2 wrenches are required 9 Rotate the console back to its upright position Re secure the console fasteners 10 Open the access hatch on the front of the console the circuit breaker and patch panel compartment Visually inspect all the breaker holders for tightness Close and latch the compartment 11 Check tightness of all mounting bolts around the fish holding tank battery compartment console pilot deck and generator housing 7 16 wrench is required 2007 The Control Console is mounted on the central island structure The electrofisher control panel is mounted at the top of the consoles within comfortable reach of the boat operator An adjustable audio tone and the high voltage indicator lamp are activated whenever electrofisher output is present The console also contains a GPP Patch Panel allowing co
54. ompartment above the batteries provide space for a marine fire extinguisher and miscellaneous small items There is a separate cranking battery for the outboard motor smith root com 3 ELECTROFISHING BOATS CONTROL CONSOLE BATTERY MAINTENANCE CHARGER The Battery Charging system includes a charger that connects to a 110V service via its receptacle shown at right when the boat is not in use for extended periods of time It automatically brings the battery s level to a full charge and maintains it LEDs indicate battery charging status inset BATTERY SELECTOR SWITCH The Battery Selector Switch is located on the left side of the control console It allows you to switch between the two separate main batteries run on both simultaneously or to shut both batteries off when boat is not in use Switch should be in BOTH position when charging GENERATOR RAW WATER FILTRATION The Generator requires raw water for coolant purposes The Raw Water Filter located on left side of control console must be inspected daily and any potential obstruction removed in order to prevent damage to the intake system Bowl is translucent to facilitate inspection 4 2007 THIS BOAT COM RU i E aS WILE OE ARAL OO a S D ROM BATTERY CHARGER AUD i H 7 4 gt J DEPTH FINDER tma Wm mo Me Ite ro MEM Y 110V inlet on console lower front LED indicators on console side righ
55. passing Hydroelectric Dams on the Columbia River North American Journal of Fisheries Management Vol 14 10 N G Sharber S W Carothers J P Sharber J C DeVos D A House 1994 Reducing Electrofishing Induced Injury of Rainbow Trout North American Journal of Fisheries Management 14 11 Jeffery C Barnet and Gary D Grossman 1988 Effects of Direct Current Electrofishing on the Mottled Sculpin North American Journal of Fisheries Management Vol 8 smith root com 47 WARRANTY Smith Root Inc original products have a One Year Limited Warranty Smith Root Inc warrants that its Products are free from defects in material and workmanship that result in Product failure during normal usage according to the following terms and conditions 1 The limited warranty for the Product extends for the length of ownership beginning on the date of the purchase of the Product by the original purchaser Consumer of the Product and is not assignable or transferable to any subsequent purchaser or user 2 The limited warranty extends only to Consumers who purchase the Product from Smith Root Inc or an authorized distributor 3 During the 1 year limited warranty period Smith Root Inc will repair or replace at Smith Root Inc s sole option any defective parts or any parts that will not properly operate for their intended use with new or refurbished replacement items if such repair or replacement is needed because of product malfun
56. re adjusted start the generator and allow it to warm up for a minute or two Check to see if cooling water is being discharged with the exhaust 4 See Electrofisher section to operate electrofisher Bow fi Rg se Upper underway position Boom holder Stretch cord Hean amp clutch E assem lights ai Lower trailering position Boom holder pm Boom extension I N E S lt Oro TT nC ELE ss TO pm Boom 2 base Navigation light Boat hull area smith root com 4 3 ELECTROFISHING BOATS FUEL SYSTEM Smith Root boats come with a water separator fuel filter and generator fuel pump Always use outboard manufacturer s recommended fuel Fuel Filt MAINTENANCE est Of Water perator hut Of Check fuel filter viewing chamber for signs of water daily he Refer to your OEM Manual TO RE PRIME YOUR OUTBOARD FUEL SYSTEM First plug the auxiliary fuel hose to the auxiliary fuel tank the tank that comes with the outboard motor Then open MES MR M the port tank shut off valve and pump the priming bulb 18 Viewing Chamber Shut Off or 20 times Then close the port tank valve and open the starboard tank valve Now pump priming bulb 5 or 6 times Now close Starboard tank valve and pump priming bulb until it becomes firm Your fuel filter generator fuel pump outboard fuel pump and carburetors are now prime
57. re for food habitat study stunned prey are not swept downstream and consumed by predators Fish that manage to escape are often captured a short distance downstream Closing a stream with seine nets at each end of the study area helps prevent the loss of stunned and frightened fish BOATS Boat electrofishers are used in lakes and in streams that are too deep or swift to wade Boats have the advantage of being able to carry large generators and holding tanks for the stunned fish Electrofishing boats typically have two insulated booms extending from the bow From the end of the booms electrodes hang into the water Usually one boom is used as the anode and the other as the cathode The boat operator guides the boat while the electrofishing crew activates the electrofisher when approaching likely habitat 46 NIGHT FISHING Electrofishing at night with lights is five to ten times more effective than daytime fishing especially in lakes In streams the reflection of the spotlight on the ruffled surface makes the fish difficult to see Boats have floodlights on the bow to attract the fish and to help locate stunned fish SURPRISE Collecting can be enhanced by introducing the element of surprise through intermittent fishing The intensity of the anode s peripheral field often frightens fish causing them to bolt and hide Do not work with the power on continuously but turn it on only in likely habitats Fish can be enticed from under are
58. sonnel clear of booms and the test load while the generator is running Switch mode switch to 120 PPS Turn Percent of Range Control to 50 Switch output voltage selector switch to low range Switch the Emergency Shutdown Switch to OFF position Caution this is now the only on off control for the GPP control box Fig 3 3 Start the Generator Switch the Emergency Shutdown Switch to the ON position The red light on the front panel should now be illuminated and the amp meter should indicate amperage If the red light is not illuminated and the amp meter indicates no amperage a Generator off b Check the light bulb c Check the fuse on the GPP main circuit board d Replace fuse if blown Fig 3 4 A blown fuse may indicate a short circuit in power to Work Lights or Audio Alarm e Disconnect Audio Alarm from GPP control box f Test Booms individually for shorts due to damage to insulation of cables using a Hi pot tester Return to start of Procedure 3 USER S MANUAL GPP TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURE 3 TEST GPP BOX CONTROL CIRCUIT TENE 1 0000 P Ho m O wm Fig 3 4 Fast Blow Fuse M If Red light and amp meter indicate output go to Procedure 4 N Ifnooutput indication then return GPP control box to Smith Root Inc for service smith root com 25 ELECTROFISHING BOATS PROCEDURE 4 TEST THE GPP S OUTPUT WARNING KEEP ALL PERSONNEL CLEAR OF BOOMS AND TE
59. storms Personal Conduct Do not go out of doors or remain out during thunderstorms unless it is necessary Seek shelter as follows a Dwellings or other buildings that are protected against lightning b Underground shelters such as subways tunnels caves c Large metal frame buildings d Large unprotected buildings e Enclosed automobiles buses and other vehicles with metal tops and bodies f Enclosed metal trains and street cars g Enclosed metal boats or ships h Boats that are protected against lightning 1 City streets that may be shielded by nearby buildings If possible avoid the following places which offer little or no protection from lightning a small unprotected buildings barns sheds etc b Tents and temporary shelters c Automobiles nonmetal top or open d Trailers nonmetal or open Certain locations are extremely hazardous during thunderstorms and should be avoided if at all possible Approaching thunderstorms should be anticipated and the following locations avoided when storms are in the immediate vicinity a Hilltops and ridges b Areas on top of buildings c Open fields athletic fields golf courses d parking lots and tennis courts e swimming pools lakes and seashores 2007 f Near wire fences clotheslines overhead wires and railroad tracks g Under isolated trees h Avoid use of or contact with electrical appliances telephones and plumbing fixt
60. t LE ij iilis Battery Selector Switch Generator Raw Water Filter UPPER PANEL ITEMS 1 VENTILATION FAN cools and clears vapors from generator compartment Button must be pressed while starting the generator 2 DEPTH FINDER indicates water depth below boat 3 TILT amp TRIM outboard tilt and trim indicator optional not shown 4 VOLTMETER expanded voltmeter 12V system 90 NOT OPERATE Gi ett 3 B 7 i d 2 e A X ot t x tx 7 t NC Ea RENS Lo AL TOS 9 HEADLIGHTS illuminates water forward 12V generator not required 10 WORK LIGHTS illuminates water around front work deck Generator powered 11 TANK PUMP fills livewell and provides flow through water system 12 BACKUP LIGHTS illuminates behind boat 13 TANK LIGHTS illuminates fish holding tank 14 RECIRCULATION PUMP water for aeration can be used on trailer 15 HORN operates loud marine horn 16 SPARE 1 For wiring an additonal console accessory LOWER PANEL ITEMS 26 BATTERY CHARGER INPUT For connecting 110V service to battery maintenance charger when not in use 27 DEPTH FINDER FUSE 1 amp 28 OUTBOARD HOURS METER FUSE 5 amp 17 BILGE PUMP switches bilge pump from auto to manual DASH LIGHTS illuminates dash panel NAVIGATION LIGHTS operates Coast Guard approved 22 23 24 25 29 30 31 USER S MANUAL CONTROL CONSOL
61. t Switch Command Center Switch HEBR fe eee Esc tej a ae E ECTRUFISHING WORKBOAT BREAKER SYSTEM PLL GENERATOR HORN amp WORK LIGHTS FAN SPARE POWER STB CONSOL amp 10 AMPS 15 AMPS Sef urit 15 AMPS 15 AMPS ACC PLUG E WORK UP amp WORK LIGHTS CONSOLE Ae i COMP LTS A SIDE 10 AMPS SAPS i rr 5 AMPS ZEE TT LT amp ACC PLUG E LOW OIL LT BILGE PUMP 10 AMPS 5 AMPS 10 AMPS WORK LIGHTS PORT 15 AMPS M PLUG MAIN BREAKER MAIN BREAKER PUSH TO RESET MAIN BREAKER WORK LIGHTS PORT UT BATTERY CHAAGEA BATTERY 5 POWERED 50 WORK LIGHTS 2 SIDE 10 AMPS PUSH TO RESET PUSH TO RESET 15 ELECTROFISHER PATCH PANEL STE BOOM PORT BOOM CATHODE CATHODE BOAT GROUND CATHODE ARRAY JA aN e Open dor view of Rat smith root com 7 ELECTROFISHING BOATS GPP PATCH PANEL CONFIGURATIONS PATCH PANEL CONFIGURATIONS STARTING WITH THE MOST COMMONLY USED BREAKER sas eat i saree Port and starboard booms as Pu SH RESET anodes boat and insulated cathode array as cathode most common arrangement ACCESSORY POWER FWD Port and starboard arrays as pa PORT te CRASZIT Grit _ mma he i ds anodes insulated cathode array as cathode Boat ground isolated required
62. tch required Operation of auxiliary foot switches not required Note one or both work deck switches must be operated The Command Center Pilot foot switch or Auxiliary foot switches will not activate the shocker alone One of the work deck foot switches must be pushed separate position 3 When using an auxiliary foot switch the toggle switch must be in the active position Electrofisher will not operate without auxiliary foot switches depressed Note one or both work deck switches must be operated Auxiliary Foot Switch smith root com ELECTROFISHING 999 9 999999 leoeeoooooooooooc oc022022200 2000020200 Battery Compartment BR S S 8 99 9 55 2020 2220202222 o2oo2oo2220 JSSSSSSSS 9 9 9 9 9595 2220 2002000202020 20020200 20 200 Il Winter 9999 SSSSSSSSSSS C0000 leoooooocooococo 995 99 99999332393 22202 eoooooooo2o000vvovv Battery On Off Switch 9959 9 9999 SS 399 9 9595 9 9 99595 2 o 222022 leooooocooooc0c hc 04022no 2 ZA 2 25 2 ing 2890982820 VAPYPLAY 928729282 S S2 S2 S2 SE S2 SISSA 32 S2 8282989082 ivewe Raw Wate c c O 9995959999 wo e mw e I 99999993399 c e ala o o O 000r v 2020002200222222222222 200020200 000000000000 00 PPP CPAP PPP PPP PPP PPO PAD hos
63. te the GPP In the SEPARATE position only one either one work deck switch and boat operator s switch needs to be engaged to activate the GPP The function of the boat operators foot switch pilot deck switch is selected by a switch located in the Circuit Breaker panel compartment marked COMMAND CENTER FOOT SWITCH If this switch is in the ACTIVE position the boat operator foot switch must be pushed for the GPP to work 18 If this selector switch is in the INACTIVE position the pilot deck foot switch has no effect Also located in the Circuit Breaker panel compartment are the AUXILIARY FOOT SWITCH amp CONTROL switch and plug If you are using an auxiliary foot switch plug it into the 4 pin socket and switch the CONTROL switch to ACTIVE This puts your auxiliary foot switch into the control circuit When not using an auxiliary foot switch make sure that the CONTROL switch is in the INACTIVE position 1 Set Emergency Shutdown Switch to OFF 2 Place the anode and cathode in the water not touching each other 3 Check engine oil level if low fill with type recommended in engine operating manual for your operating environment The low oil light on boat operator panel will illuminate under low oil conditions 4 Open fuel tank shut off valves if so equipped if using an auxiliary tank prime system with squeeze bulb 5 Turn to the start position full clockwise release to the run or i
64. th Root Inc for a dealer near you ENGINE GOVERNOR The engine must be run at 3600 rpm to supply the power it was designed to produce The governor on the engine holds the speed as nearly constant as possible The governor is set at the proper speed in the factory Do not adjust the governor without proper tools VOLTAGE VARIATION engines slow down when a load is applied When the electrical load on the generator is increased the engine speed drops This results in a lower voltage when the generator is loaded to its full capacity than when unloaded FREQUENCY VARIATION The AC frequency is around 60 cycles per second The inevitable variations in engine speed produce slight variations in the AC frequency This has no noticeable effect on the operation of motors lights and your GPP electrofisher However clocks and other timing devices will not keep perfect time when used on generators MODIFICATIONS to the power supply that are not authorized may impair the function and safety of the unit USER S MANUAL GPP OPERATION ELECTROFISHER CONTROLS MODE The large switch located at top right of control panel selects the type of output pulses AC DC or OFF Caution The position of this switch should not be changed when current is flowing i e foot switches engaged The small switch labeled PULSES PER SECOND selects the number of pulses in the output wave form 120 60 30 15 7 5 Hz This switch selection may be changed at an
65. than that of No 4 AWG copper wire and the copper grounding plate below the light water line should have an area not less than 36 square feet 3 3m2 Precautions for Personnel Inasmuch as the basic purpose of protection against lightning is to ensure the safety of personnel it is appropriate that the following precautions and suggestions be listed in addition to all applicable recommendations already covered One should remain inside a closed boat as far as practical during a lightning storm and should not dangle arms or legs in the water To the extent consistent with safe handling and navigation of the boat during a lightning storm one should avoid making contact with any items connected to a lightning protection system and especially in such a way as to bridge between these items For example it is undesirable that an operator be in contact with reversing gear levers and spotlight control handle at once No one should be in the water during a lightning storm Maintenance suggestions One should not have a whip type radio antenna tied down during a lightning storm if it has been designed as part of the lightning protective system If a boat has been struck by lightning compasses and electrical gear should be checked to determine whether damage or change in calibration has taken place GUIDE FOR PERSONAL SAFETY DURING THUNDERSTORMS 1 The purpose of this information is to furnish a guide for personal safety during thunder
66. the boat into the water Caution If your tow vehicle has an automatic 8 Loading and unloading your boat at the boat launch can transmission after starting down the launch shift your be a tricky situation Wind and current affect launch transmission to neutral and use the weight of the tow conditions severely It is better to load and unload vehicle to launch your boat Your transmission s pulling without additional crewmembers on board Additional backward may cancel out your rear brakes On a steep weight and crewmembers moving about in the boat will sandy or slippery launch your front brakes may be drastically change low speed maneuverability of the inadequate to stop at the desired launch position boat Launch Position Do not over launch your boat Don t 9 Either beach or dock the boat to load your back the trailer in over the top of the fenders Start the outboard and let it warm up on the trailer While it is warming up check the Bilge Plug for leakage Verify outboard motor water pump operation arousal B X wal fx TAVA 2007 crewmembers Before leaving the dock or beach make sure all hands have put on their personal flotation devices life jackets Now you are ready to get underway USER S MANUAL UNDERWAY UNDERWAY OPERATING AND ELECTROFISHING PREPARATION UNDERWAY OPERATING TIPS l Before starting your outboard engine read the information in the Motor
67. to the low range Do not operate the generator above the power ranges indicated on the meter or possible engine and generator damage may occur 13 If you have been working your GPP hard run it for another five minutes under no load before shutting the generator down This allows the electrical components to cool down slowly extending their life considerably 14 Turn the fuel valves to the OFF position when the boat is transported over long distances or on rough roads 15 Turn the battery switches to OFF when not in use except when charging the batteries USER S MANUAL GPP OPERATION ENGINE amp GENERATOR MAINTENANCE Before cleaning or inspecting make certain all moving parts have stopped and cooled down Do not put hands feet tools or other objects near rotating parts Always wear eye protection 1 CHANGE ENGINE OIL after first five hours of operation Thereafter refer to the OEM maintenance schedule which can be found in the Generator s OEM Manual To drain the engine oil place one end of a 3 8 dia hose on the oil drain and thread the other end through the transom drain hole Place the end of the hose onto a container Turn the handle on the shut off valve and let the oil drain into the container Be sure to dispose of the oil properly Refill the engine with new oil Check dip stick for proper oil level 2 SPARK PLUG Clean and reset gap to specs found in OEM Manual every 100 hours of operation 3 FUEL Ev
68. trofishing boat are demonstrated by our ever growing number of satisfied customers The modular design of our boats provide flexibility in use The forward work deck provides a safe area for netting and other sampling operations The gunwale top is smooth to prevent abrasion and net snags Forward work lights illuminate the entire front area of the boat Stern lights provide illumination to the rear of the boat BOAT HULL The hulls are constructed of a rugged aluminum alloy that gives superior impact strength and excellent resistance to water and weather corrosion The fabrication features all welded seams H models feature hard machine rivets at all critical rib support points Seams are double welded at the bottom to gunwale sections providing extreme impact strength The forward work decking is anti skid Dri Dek mat and the walkways are aluminum treadplate Smith Root H and EH model boats are heavy duty electrofishing work boats designed to provide the fisheries researcher with the utmost in electrofishing efficiency and equipment reliability H model boats feature a sled style hull available from 14 to 18 in length perfect for shallow water fishing operations For rough water conditions our EH models offer our rugged modified V hull available in 18 to 21 lengths All Smith Root boats come equipped with an extra heavy duty transom Transoms are 20 25 or 27 high and are built with a double H frame style reinforcing This
69. uantity of dissolved salts and minerals in the water The 2V 100mm J a Equal conductivities Figure 11 Electric field patterns caused by fish 44 2345678910 _ b Fish more conductive Voltage Source Electrode Electrode Figure 10 The basic electrofishing circuit conductivity of potable waters in the United States ranges from 20 to 2 000 microSiemens centimeter Sufficient current at realistic power levels will flow through water in this range to electrofish successfully Figure 11 illustrates the field patterns caused by the presence of a fish in water In a no distortion is caused by the presence of the fish In low conductivity water b the distortion of the electric field is such that the voltage near the fish is less than it was before the fish was present The reverse is true in c where the water conductivity is more than that of the fish In this case the distortion is caused by the current concentrating in the water surrounding the fish In both b and c not as much power is transferred into the fish s body as in a c Water more conductive 2007 LOW CONDUCTIVITY WATER Distilled water is a very good insulator It has a conductivity range of 0 5 to 5 0 microSiemens cc If a normal voltage is applied in distilled water very little current will flow Power flow is too low to be effective for electrofishing The c
70. ures In the above locations it is especially hazardous to be riding in or on any of the following during lightning storms a Open tractors or other farm machinery operated in open fields b Golf carts scooters bicycles or motorcycles c Open boats without masts and hovercraft d Automobiles nonmetal top or open It may not be possible to always choose a location that offers good protection from lightning Follow these rules when there is a choice in selecting locations a Seek depressed areas avoid hilltops and high places b Seek dense woods avoid isolated trees c Seek buildings tents and shelters with low areas avoid unprotected buildings and shelters in high areas d If you are hopelessly isolated in an exposed area and you feel your hair stand on end indicating that lightning is imminent crouch down keeping your feet together and arms in smith root com USER S MANUAL LIGHTNING PROTECTION ELECTROFISHING SAFETY SAFE FISHING Electrofishing equipment uses voltages and currents that can be lethal to humans The operators must always keep in mind that the chance of receiving an electrical shock is multiplied in or near water Using an electrofisher is like using a firearm if used properly and with good judgment it is perfectly safe lose respect for it and you can lose your life Electrical equipment used in a moist field environment is always subject to deterioration that could lead to
71. urrent passing through a fish decreases as the power flow decreases To get the same response from fish the current can be maintained by either increasing the voltage or by keeping the resistance low If a higher voltage is used up to 1 200 volts may be necessary High voltages create three problems special electrical equipment is required safety is reduced for the operators and conditions are lethal for fish close to electrodes The resistance can be kept low by increasing the size of the electrodes The only limitations to this are the availability of larger electrodes and the weight of electrode that can be handled by the operator HIGH CONDUCTIVITY WATER High conductivity is over 2 000 microSiemens cc If a high voltage is applied most current will flow easily through the water and the fish will hardly be affected The electric current follows the path of least resistance and bypasses the fish completely Therefore use low voltages and high currents Currents as high as 60 amps are common the limiting factor being the rating of the power supply some brackish water and industrial waste water have conductivities over 10 000 microSiemens per centimeter Here smaller power supplies are unable to deliver enough power to stun fish Waters in this range can only be electrofished effectively with the larger model GPPs The Smith Root 7 5 GPP outputs 62 amps through 8 gauge stranded cables This unit can stun large fish in the interface
72. vits or metal signal masts INTERIOR BODIES OF METAL Metal situated wholly in the interior of boats and which at any point comes within 6 ft 1 8 m of a lightning conductor should be electrically interconnected with this lightning conductor Interior bodies of metal include engines water and gasoline tanks and control rods for steering gear or reversing gear It is not intended that small metal objects such as compasses clocks galley stoves medicine chests and other parts of the boat s hardware be grounded Metal that projects through cabin tops decks or sides of boats above the sheer should be bonded to the nearest lightning conductor at the point where the metal emerges from the boat and should be grounded at its lower or extreme end within the boat Radio transmitter antennas should be a equipped with means for grounding during electrical storms or b transmitters and antennas should be protected by lightning arresters or lightning protective gaps Ground Connection A ground connection for a boat may consist of any metal surface that is normally submerged in the water and that has an area of 1 square foot 0 093 m2 Propellers and metallic rudder surfaces may be used for this purpose The ground plate as required by the Federal Communications Commission for radio transmitters should be considered adequate A metal hull itself constitutes an adequate ground Vessels with Metal Hulls If there is an electrical contact
73. y time However it must be in the 120 position for AC output gives 60 Hz AC out Outputs on all selections are fast rising slow falling pulses a filtered DC output option is available RANGE selects the output voltage range between high and low or switches the output to OFF Caution The position of this switch should not be changed when current is flowing i e foot switches engaged PERCENT OF RANGE adjusts the output pulses to a percent of the selected range i e high low Pulse width is also automatically adjusted between 6 and 1 millisecond pulse duration HIGH VOLTAGE red indicator lamp shows when voltage is present on output power terminals ENUNCIATOR VOLUME The Audio Alarm warning tone indicates an output voltage The control adjusts the volume of the Audio Alarm or turns the Audio Alarm off Note Switch the Mode and Range switches to the OFF position when the GPP is not in use The Audio Alarm warning tone will sound if the generator is running without the electrodes in the water and the switches are not OFF OUTPUT CURRENT this meter shows the current flowing between the anode and cathode in amps LOW RANGE indicates that the RANGE switch should be moved to the LOW position For 7 5 and 9 0 GPPs follow the output table TIME IN SECONDS records the actual shocking time It counts only when high voltage is applied The timer helps evaluate capture effectiveness The counter can be reset to zero by pushing the s

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