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operation. The Cuda 168EX uses the optional PPP-13 portable power
pack. The Cuda 128 and Cuda 168 use the optional PPP-12 portable
power pack. In fact, the Cuda 128 Portable package includes the PPP-
12 and the transducer necessary for portable use.
The power pack and portable or floating transducers expand the uses
for your sonar. You can use your Cuda sonar unit on your boat or take
it to the dock, on a float tube, on an ice fishing trip or use it as a second
sonar in a friend's boat.
The PPP-12 or PPP-13 package includes the power pack, battery adapter
and a portable transducer. Batteries are not included. Each power pack
has a storage compartment for the portable transducer. The PPP-12 can be
used with eight AA alkaline batteries. The PPP-13 can be used with eight
D alkaline batteries or an optional sealed, rechargeable battery.
To use a portable power pack, you simply install the batteries and then
attach the sonar unit to the power pack's bracket. Plug in the
power/transducer cable and you're ready to fish.
(The PPP-12 has a quick-release mounting bracket built into the case.
The PPP-13 requires you to attach the gimbal bracket to the case and
then attach the sonar unit to the bracket with the supplied washers
and knobs.)
Installing the Batteries
Release the latch on the front of the battery case. Open the
compartment and install either an optional rechargeable battery, eight
D batteries or eight AA batteries into the adapter. For the longest life,
we recommend you use alkaline batteries.
NOTE:
When the unit is not in use, we recommend you unplug the power
connector to reduce the possibility of corrosion or battery drain.
When you store the unit, always remove the batteries because dead
batteries can leak and corrode the contacts.
