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Owner’s Manual

Magnum 5 ST

Magnum 10 STX

Magnum 10 STX TS

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Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction..................................................................................................................................................................3

Warranty / Service Information...................................................................................................................................4

Product Overview.........................................................................................................................................................5

Installation....................................................................................................................................................................6

Mounting .................................................................................................................................................................6

Boom and Ball Hook ...............................................................................................................................................8

Boom End Assembly.............................................................................................................................................10

Spool Cover Removal ...........................................................................................................................................11

Rod Holders..........................................................................................................................................................12

Cable Termination.................................................................................................................................................13

Line Release…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………13

Power Loss Crank Handle ....................................................................................................................................14

Wiring Your Downrigger........................................................................................................................................15

Getting Started ...........................................................................................................................................................17

Positive Ion Control Theory ......................................................................................................................................19

Blowback Calculations..............................................................................................................................................21

Trolling Tips................................................................................................................................................................22

Troubleshooting.........................................................................................................................................................23

Parts Lists...................................................................................................................................................................24

Wiring Diagram…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..36

WEEE Compliance .....................................................................................................................................................40

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Introduction

Overview

Thank you for purchasing the Cannon Magnum electric downrigger. We have designed your new downrig-

ger to be an accurate and reliable tool that will enhance fishing control and improve your ability to catch

fish.

This manual covers installation and the functions of the Magnum 5 ST, Magnum 10 STX, and Magnum 10

STX TS. The Tournament Series version of the Magnum 10 is fitted with a cast stainless steel reel,

brushed finish stainless steel boom, and a white frame.

Safety and Cautions

Your Cannon downrigger should only be used for its intended purpose. Improper use will void the warranty

and may be a safety risk.

We hope that you enjoy the use of your new downrigger and enjoy the benefit of controlled depth fishing for

years to come by always following safe boating practices and laws for wherever you are fishing.

Read this manual carefully before operating your new Cannon Downrigger. Retain this manual for future

reference.

Warranty and Registration

To receive all the benefits for your product warranty please fill out and mail the registration card. You may

also register your product online at www.cannondownriggers.com.

Magnum 5 ST

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Product Warranty

CANNON LIMITED WARRANTY

Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics, Inc. warrants to the original

purchaser that if the accompanying product (see exclusions below)

proves to be defective in material or workmanship within the following

warranty periods, Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics, Inc. will, at its

option, either repair or replace same without charge (but no cash

refunds will be made):

1) The boom, motor, and reels, plus all composite parts, including

but not limited to frames and bases, will be free from defects in

materials and workmanship, subject to normal wear and tear,

for the original purchaser's lifetime.

2) All other items will have 1-year limited warranties from the

date of original retail purchase, except THE FOLLOWING

ITEMS THAT HAVE NO WARRANTY WHATSOEVER: boot

covers, clothing, Dacron line, rubber bands, swivel lock pin,

weights, and wire cable.

This limited warranty may be enforced only by the original

purchaser; all subsequent purchasers acquire the product "as

is" without any benefit of this limited warranty. Repair or

replacement of the product as set forth in this limited warranty

shall be the original purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy

and Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics, Inc.’ sole and

exclusive liability for breach of this warranty.

EXCLUSIONS

This warranty does not apply in the following circumstances:

• When the product has been connected, installed, combined,

altered, adjusted, serviced, repaired, or handled in a manner

other than according to the instructions furnished with the

product

• When the motor housing is opened by anyone other than

Cannon® Authorized service repair personnel.

• When any defect, problem, loss, or damage has resulted from

any accident, misuse, negligence, carelessness, or abnormal

use, or from any failure to provide reasonable and necessary

maintenance in accordance with the instructions of the owner's

manual

LIMITATION AND EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND

CERTAIN DAMAGES

THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES OTHER THAN

THESE LIMITED WARRANTIES. JOHNSON OUTDOORS MARINE

ELECTRONICS, INC. DISCLAIMS LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL AND

CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, AND IN NO EVENT SHALL ANY

IMPLIED WARRANTIES (EXCEPT ON THE BOOM, MOTOR,

REELS, AND ALL COMPOSITE PARTS), INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED

WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR

PARTICULAR PURPOSE, EXTEND BEYOND ONE YEAR FROM

THE DATE OF PURCHASE (AND IN THE CASE OF THE BOOT

COVERS, CLOTHING, DACRON LINE, RUBBER BANDS, SWIVEL

LOCK PIN, WEIGHTS, AND WIRE CABLE, JOHNSON OUTDOORS

MARINE ELECTRONICS, INC. DISCLAIMS ALL IMPLIED

WARRANTIES). THIS WRITING CONSTITUTES THE ENTIRE

AGREEMENT OF THE PARTIES WITH RESPECT TO THE

SUBJECT MATTER HEREOF; NO WAIVER OR AMENDMENT

SHALL BE VALID UNLESS IN WRITING SIGNED BY JOHNSON

OUTDOORS MARINE ELECTRONICS, INC.

Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty

lasts or the exclusion or limitation of consequential damages, so the

above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty

gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that

vary from state to state.

CANNON® SERVICE POLICY

AFTER THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD

After the applicable warranty period, or, if one of the above exclu-

sions applies, Cannon products will be repaired for a charge of parts

plus labor. All factory repairs, after the applicable warranty period,

carry a 90-Day Limited Warranty, subject to the exclusions and limita-

tions stated above.

TO ENFORCE WARRANTY OR TO

OBTAIN REPAIRS AFTER WARRANTY

To obtain warranty service in the U.S., the downrigger or part be-

lieved to be defective and the proof of original purchase (including the

date of purchase) must be presented to a Cannon Authorized Service

Center or to Cannon’s factory service center in Mankato, MN. Except

as noted below, any charges incurred for service calls, transportation

or shipping/freight to/from the Cannon Authorized Service Center or

Cannon’s factory, labor to haul out, remove, re-install or re-rig prod-

ucts for warranty service, or any similar items are the sole and exclu-

sive responsibility of the purchaser. Downriggers purchased outside of

the U.S. (or parts of such downriggers) must be returned prepaid with

proof of purchase (including the date of purchase and serial number)

to any Authorized Cannon Service Center in the country of purchase.

Warranty service can be arranged by contacting a Cannon Authorized

Service Center listed on the enclosed sheet, or by contacting the fac-

tory at 1-800-227-6433 or Fax 1-800-527-4464. If the necessary re-

pairs are covered by the warranty, we will pay the return shipping

charges to any destination within the United States.

DO NOT return your Cannon downrigger or parts to your retailer. Your

retailer is not authorized to repair or replace them.

Major parts, such as the motor and main frame, must be returned

to Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics, Inc. in Mankato, Minnesota,

or a Cannon Authorized Service Center, for repair or replacement. To

reduce shipping costs, we suggest removal of loose parts such as the

boom and rod holders. Small parts that can be easily removed such

as the handle and/or the counter, may be removed from the downrig-

ger and returned for repair or replacement.

Retain your sales receipt! Proof of purchase must accompany

product when returned.

Return Address: Cannon

121 Power Drive

Mankato, MN 56001

FOR YOUR INFORMATION:

____________________Serial No.

_________________Date Purchased

___________Store Where Purchased

RETAIN THIS SECTION FOR YOUR RECORDS

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Product Overview

Introduction to Controlled Depth Fishing

Undoubtedly there are many fishermen familiar

with the methods and use of controlled depth fishing.

During the mid 1960's the state of Michigan intro-

duced Pacific salmon into the Great Lakes in an at-

tempt to revitalize its sport fishing industry. From this

successful transplant, new fishing techniques and

equipment were developed. One such method was

controlled depth fishing which enabled fishermen to

place a lure at a desired depth by utilizing downrig-

gers.

Because of the varying factors (water tempera-

ture, thermocline, weather, tides, time of day, or time

of year) it is necessary for successful fishing to main-

tain specific water depths that coincide with fish

movements and feeding patterns.

One essential feature of the downrigger is the depth

meter or gauge that indicates lure depth. This allows

the angler to control as well as return to specific

depths where fish have been caught.

Due to the success of controlled depth fishing,

downriggers are now being used throughout the

world to catch a wide variety of species in both fresh

and salt water. Whether fishing for blues off Rhode

Island, walleyes in Lake Erie, sailfish off the coast of

Florida, or stripers in Tennessee, the use of down-

riggers will make your fishing more successful and

more enjoyable.

Parts Description

1. Reel This is used to spool the cable, available in lengths ranging from 150 to 400 feet.

2. Boom This is used to extend the weight out from the body of the downrigger and has a pulley fixed

to its end. Boom lengths range from 24 to 53 inches. Boom is a fixed 24 inches on the

Magnum 5 ST model.

3. Swivel Head This relays the cable at the end of the boom to lower the weight.

4. Cable This connects to the weight. Cable material is 150 lb. test stainless steel cable.

5. Toggle Switch This controls the power to the downrigger, up and down.

6. Mounting Base This attaches to the boat, enabling you to place the downrigger where you choose.

7. Rod Holder This holds your fishing rods while trolling and may also be used for storing rods.

8. Boom Clamps These lock the boom sections together after the boom has been extended or retracted.

1 2

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Installation

Arrows Indicate

Typical Mounting

Locations

Installing the Base on Your Boat

Decks up to 7/16" thick

Where access to the underside of the deck is not

available, the mounting base can be mounted using

wellnuts. Use the base as a template to mark locations

and drill four wellnut clearance holes. Mount the base

using four 1/4-20 x 1-1/2" truss head screws and four

wellnuts. Tighten the screws so the wellnuts are firmly

compressed as pictured.

Decks thicker than 7/16"

For decks thicker than 7/16", or where the

underside of the deck is accessible, mount the base

with screws, nuts, and washers. Use the base as a

template to mark the locations and drill four 9/32" holes.

Use four 1/4-20 x 2" truss head screws and four each

flat washers and nuts. Fasten the base to the deck as

pictured. NOTE: Wellnuts SHOULD NOT be used on

decks thicker than 7/16".

Decks up to

7/16" Thick

Decks Thicker

Than 7/16"

Thick

Downrigger Mounting on Boats

A downrigger should be mounted wherever it is

easy to operate and observe. You want to be able to

see your fishing rod and to react quickly. So,

choosing a good location to mount your downrigger

on your boat is very important.

Due to the great variety of boats available,

mounting your downrigger can be a difficult decision.

Cannon has a complete line of mounting and fishing

accessories to aid in your fishing experience. Before

making any permanent changes to your boat consider

what accessories might be used in your application.

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Decks thinner than 1/4"

Use a Cannon deck plate (PN 2200693) to prevent

deflection and add stability to decks thinner than 1/4".

Use the deck plate as a template to mark the hole

locations.

If access to the underside of the deck is not

available, the deck plate can be mounted using screws

and wellnuts. Use the deck plate as a template to mark

locations and drill 4 wellnut clearance holes. Use four

1/4-20 x 1-1/2" flat head screws and four wellnuts to

mount deck plate. Tighten the screws so the wellnuts

are firmly compressed.

Where the underside is accessible, the deck plate

can be mounted using screws, nuts, and washers. Drill

9/32" holes. Use four 1/4-20 x 1-1/2" flat head screws,

nuts and washers (flat and lock). Fasten plate to deck.

To secure the mounting base to the deckplate use four

1/4-20 x 1" truss head screws.

NOTE: When using the telescopic boom, we

strongly recommend the use of a deck plate on all

boats to provide adequate stability for the

downrigger.

The Low-Profile Swivel Base mounting follows the same

procedure as for the deck plate except that four 1/4"-20

x 1-1/2" truss head screws are used to fasten the

mounting base and four additional 1/4"-20 x 2" truss

head screws fix the swivel base to the boat deck.

Low-Profile Swivel Base

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INSTALLING THE BOOM AND BALL HOOK

1) Remove the ball hook collar, ball hook, and 1/4-20

nut from the included hardware bag assembly.

2) Thread the nut onto the ball hook, then thread the ball

hook into the ball hook collar. Do not tighten yet.

(Figure 1)

3) Slide ball hook collar onto the end of the boom and

leave it loose. (Figure 2)

4) Insert boom with ball hook collar assembly into frame

(Figure 3) and line up holes in boom with holes in frame

(Figure 4).

5) Remove 1/4-20 x 2” bolt and 1/4-20 nylon locknut

from included hardware bag assembly.

FIGURE 1

FIGURE 2

FIGURE 3

FIGURE 4

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FIGURE 5

FIGURE 6

FIGURE 7

FIGURE 8

6) Insert the 1/4-20 nylon locknut into the hex pocket on

the nose of the frame (motor side of frame). (Figure 5)

7) Insert 1/4-20 x 2” bolt into reel side of frame nose.

With a Phillips head screw driver, thread bolt into the

nylon locknut from step 6. Tighten bolt until the end of

the bolt is flush with the top of the nut. (Figure 6)

8) Slide ball hook collar to your preferred location. Hand

tighten the ball hook into boom tube. Tighten enough so

that there is no movement on the boom. (Figure 7)

Important: Do not overtighten ball hook or perma-

nent deformation of the boom is possible.

9) Once ball hook is secure, with a 7/16” wrench, tighten

the 1/4-20 nut until secure with ball hook collar.

(Figure 8)

**TELESCOPIC BOOM ONLY**

To adjust the boom length (with the boom extending

away from you) rotate the clamps (See item # 8 on page

5) approximately ¼ turn counter-clockwise to unlock and

slide the boom section to the desired position. Once in

place, lock the clamps by rotating clockwise until tight.

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BOOM END PULLEY

Telescopic Boom

1) Remove boom end assembly from hardware bag.

2) Remove #8 self tapping screw from hardware bag.

3) Insert boom end post into end of the small tube of the

telescopic boom assembly. (Figure 9)

4) Align hole in boom post with hole in small end tube.

(Figure 10)

5) Secure boom end with #8 screw as shown. Tighten

with Phillips head screw driver. (Figure 12)

Fixed Length Boom (Magnum 5 models only)

1) Remove boom end assembly from hardware bag.

2) Remove boom adapter and #8 self tapping screw

from bag assembly.

3) Insert boom adapter into end of boom. (Figure 11)

4) Align boom adapter hole with hole in boom.

5) Insert boom end assembly into adapter and line up all

three holes (boom post, adapter, and boom).

6) Secure boom end with #8 screw as shown. Tighten

with Phillips head screw driver. (Figure 12)

FIGURE 9

FIGURE 10

FIGURE 11

FIGURE 12

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REMOVABLE SPOOL COVER

Your new downrigger comes with a removable

spool cover. By removing this cover, you are able to

gain easy access to your spooled cable and easy

spool removal. This feature allows you to easily ac-

cess tangled line, get it repaired and get you back into

action quickly.

This feature also allows you to have multiple reels

for different types of line. By purchasing additional

reels, you can wind each with a different type of cable

(i.e. Uncoated cable, Coated Cable, Mono, etc.). This

allows you to switch out desired cables quickly and

easily.

NOTE: Remove all tension from the line before

removing or replacing the spool.

Follow the below steps to remove the side cover:

1) Loosen and remove the clutch knob. Turn the

clutch knob clockwise until it is free of the motor shaft.

(Figures 13 & 14)

2) Loosen the two 1/4-20 Phillips head screws on op-

posite sides on the cover. (Figure 15)

NOTE: Screws are captured in the cover and will not

come out completely.

3) Remove the cover and you now have complete

access to the spool. (Figures 16 & 17)

4) Reassemble by reversing the above steps.

NOTE: Take care when removing the spool over

open water so that the clutch pad or clutch disk

doesn’t get pulled off as well. (Figure 17)

WARNING: Do not touch the cable reel while the

downrigger is in use.

FIGURE 13

FIGURE 14

FIGURE 15

FIGURE 16 FIGURE 17

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ATTACHING THE ROD HOLDER(S)

The locking rod holder(s) incorporate a locking

tooth design which can be easily adjusted every 15°

with the soft grip knob. The symmetrical design will al-

low mounting of the rod holder on either side of the

downrigger or two rod holders at the same time. The

unique two piece design allows independent adjustment

of the rod holder and the rod holder arm in two axes.

(Figure 19)

Caution: This rod holder is intended for use of up to 30

lb. test line only and is not recommended for use with

any tackle IGFA (International Game Fish Association)

rated higher than 30 lb. A safety strap (not included) is

recommended for all applications.

NOTE: The rod holder assembly is not covered un-

der warranty when used with tackle above 30 lbs.

Equipment placed in the rod holders and the loss

thereof is the responsibility of the user and is in no

way warranted by Johnson Outdoors, Inc. Mounting

must be in accordance with the above instructions

and pictures to comply with the product warranty.

To install the rod holder(s):

1) Fasten rod holder to rod holder elbow using supplied

spring and knob.

2 ) Attach the rod holder to the downrigger on either

side using the supplied spring and knob. (Figure 20)

3) Repeat the above steps for the other side if (2) rod

holders are to be mounted.

The rod holders can be adjusted by loosening either

knob until the locking teeth are free from each other.

Rotate the rod holder or arm to the desired position and

re-tighten knob. (Figure 21)

REPLACING THE CLUTCH PAD

To replace the clutch pad, follow the steps for

removing the spool. Once the spool is removed, you

have access to the clutch pad. (Figure 18) Simply pull it

off the shaft and replace. Reassemble the spool and

cover in the reverse order.

FIGURE 18

FIGURE 19

FIGURE 20

FIGURE 21

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TERMINATING THE DOWNRIGGER CABLE

TIP: Use only straight cable when routing through the terminator. Worn or kinked cable can be

stressed and may break prematurely when retrieving trolling weights.

ATTACHING THE LINE RELEASE (UNI-RELEASE)

The Cannon Uni-Release attaches directly to the

downrigger weight. Attach fishing line to the clip at the

end of the release, and then click through a series of

increasing tension settings. The release can be used

with any test line on salt or fresh water and may be

adjusted from 2 to 22 pounds of grip tension on the

line.

To change line release tension, turn tension knob

to (+) to increase or (-) to decrease. Tension also may

vary according to where the line is placed in the grips.

Higher tension is on the line if it is set back toward the

hinge, and lower if set closer to the opening. To open

the release, spread the release arms with thumb and

forefinger applying pressure to the sides.

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USING THE INCLUDED POWER LOSS MANUAL

CRANK HANDLE

In case of a dead battery, your downrigger comes

equipped with a power loss manual crank handle. This

handle allows for the retrieval of your weight should you

lose power or have an electrical failure. To utilize the

handle follow the below steps.

WARNING: LOOSENING OR REMOVING THE

CLUTCH KNOB WILL RELEASE THE SPOOL AND

ALLOW IT TO RUN FREE. MAKE SURE YOU HOLD

THE SPOOL BEFORE REMOVING THE CLUTCH

KNOB.

1) Unplug downrigger and secure reel, see note above.

2) Rotating clockwise, remove the clutch knob.

(Figure 22)

CAUTION: Take care when removing the clutch

knob over open water.

3) Install the handle’s hex pattern to match the hex pat-

tern on the spool. Once installed, you can start cranking

up your weight. (Figure 23)

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FIGURE 23

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Wiring Your Downrigger

Your Boat's Electrical Condition

It is important to make sure that your boat is properly set up before installing your Magnum with Positive Ion

Control (PIC). Whenever a boat is in water, various submerged parts interact to create weak electrical currents.

These weak electrical currents must be controlled to extend the life of the boat's metal parts and ensure a good fish

catching environment.

Check the zinc sacrificial anodes on your boat and on the outboard/outdrive. If they are more than 50% dis-

solved they should be replaced. Any coating of slime or growth should be cleaned off. All metal parts including the

hull (if metal) must be interconnected by a grounding wire. This includes motor shafts, outdrives, and through hull

fittings. If your boat and zinc anodes are set up correctly, the voltage on the stainless steel downrigger wire should

be positive when in contact with the water.

With your boat in the water and the downrigger cable deployed in the water, measure the dc voltage from the

cable to a grounded metal surface of the boat touching the water. It should be 0.6-0.8VDC if properly wired.

• The use of Cannon vinyl coated lead weights is recommended.

• Use the trolling weight insulators supplied with your downrigger. This insulates your weight from the positive

charge on the cable. This will also ensure that the trolling weight will stop at water level when retrieved.

• The cable on your downrigger should be replaced every 2 years. Etching of the cable can weaken it physically

and electrically.

• In saltwater, make sure the sacrificial zinc anodes are replaced when half dissolved. This ensures that the boat

will run with a neutral or slightly positive charge. Clean zincs on a regular basis with a non-corrosive brush.

• Always make sure the boat is properly grounded to the water. This will help ensure proper PIC voltage on the

cable and that the Short Stop will function properly.

NOTE: To ensure proper operation of your Magnum, ground the battery to your boat’s electrical system’s ground.

Malfunctions with the PIC, communication between units, or loss of operation result from faulty grounding. Always

check to see if your boat is properly grounded first.

Electrical Specifications & Wiring Instructions

The Magnum series is rated at 30 amps (full load), 12 volts DC and is protected by a 25 amp manual reset cir-

cuit breaker (located under motor housing). Be sure to measure the battery voltage of your boat.

WARNING! - DO NOT RUN THIS DOWNRIGGER ON A 24 VOLT BATTERY SYSTEM. THIS WILL DAMAGE

THE UNIT AND VOID YOUR WARRANTY.

Connecting to the Battery:

It is strongly recommended that a fuse or manual reset circuit breaker be installed at the battery on the positive

lead of the power cable or that you connect the downrigger to a battery selector switch. (See Fuse and Wire Speci-

fications) Connect the positive lead (RED) to the (+) post on your battery and the negative lead (BLACK) to the (-)

post on your battery or the downrigger will not operate. Use the quick disconnect plug to remove the downrigger

without touching the battery.

NOTE: It is strongly recommended to power your Magnum with a Deep-Cycle marine battery. Only run a Magnum

from a Starter battery if it is recharged by an alternator while trolling.

Tip: Control degradation of the power cables and limit corrosion by using anti-oxidant gel on all connections.

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FUSE / BREAKER SPECIFICATIONS:

An over-current protection device (circuit breaker or fuse) must be used with this downrigger. Coast Guard re-

quirements dictate that each ungrounded current-carrying conductor must be protected by a manually reset, trip-

free circuit breaker or fuse.

The following breaker size is a recommended guideline:

1 downrigger—30A @ 12 vdc

2 downriggers—60A @ 12 vdc

For additional information, please consult appropriate ABYC (American Boat and Yacht Council) and Coast Guard

requirements.

Reference:

United States Code of Federal Regulations: 33 CFR 183—Boats and Associated Equipment

ABYC E-11: AC and DC Electrical Systems on Boats

Powering Multiple Downriggers

When operating multiple Magnums, run a maximum of 2 downriggers per dedicated battery.

Typical Operating Time*:

1 Magnum per battery – 24 hours.

2 Magnums per battery – 10 hours.

*Time based on lab results using a 15lb weight and Deep-Cycle batteries. Actual run time will vary.

Red ( + )

Black ( – )

Connect Multiple

Batteries in Parallel

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Getting Started

GETTING STARTED

Manual Descent: Fast or Slow

By turning the clutch knob gently clockwise (toward

the boom), you can let your trolling weight descend as

fast or as slowly as you wish. Turning the knob counter-

clockwise (away from the boom) stops the weight. This

gives you control to let it plunge rapidly or sink slowly to

a predetermined trolling depth. With multiple downrig-

gers, you could start all your weights creeping down,

one at a time, and then stop them each in turn.

Powered Descent: One speed fits all.

Hold the toggle switch down until the weight

reaches the desired depth and release. The motor will

stop when switch is released or moved to the off posi-

tion.

Raising the Weight

Push the toggle switch up momentarily and release.

The weight will rise until it reaches the surface and then

automatically stop.

If you want to raise the weight farther push the tog-

gle switch up and hold until the weight reaches the de-

sired position, then release.

To stop the weight during ascent, push the toggle

switch down momentarily (approximately 1 second).

NOTE: If your reel continues to slip no matter how hard

you tighten the brake adjust knob. Refer to the Trouble-

shooting section of this booklet.

CAUTION: The brake adjust knob (clutch) should be

adjusted so that it is tight enough to hold the weight and

the lure at the speed you are trolling. Over-tightening

may cause damage to your downrigger when weight

hangs up on bottom structure or other obstacles.

OFF

RAISE

LOWER

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Adjusting the Depth Meter

The Cannon Depth Meter provides non-slip accu-

racy, plus easy resetting. To reset, just slide the meter

away from the reel until the gears are disengaged. Spin

meter gear to change setting.

NOTE: Actual fishing depth may vary from depth

shown on meter due to trolling speed and weight of

cannon ball. (See "Blowback" on page 21)

The Short Stop System

The Short Stop system is composed of three critical

components: the electronic unit, the reel conductive

path, and the trolling weight insulator.

While the downrigger cable is in the water, there is a

small electrical current that flows between the cable and

the grounded metal boat components in the water.

When the cable clears the water, this current flow will

stop. The Short Stop system senses this interruption

and turns off the motor. The trolling weight insulator is

used to break the cable contact to the water while the

weight is still in the water. The reel conductive path al-

lows the circuit path to be made through the structure of

the downrigger.

NOTE: It may be necessary to use two trolling

weight insulators.

Stopping the weight at water level eliminates the

cable strain caused by bouncing weights or weights hit-

ting the boom end. Stopping at water level will also keep

the weight from hitting the boat hull.

NOTICE: Short stop and Positive Ion

Control features will not function

when spooled with monofilament or

super lines or if the boat is not prop-

erly grounded.

Cable Terminator

Weight Insulator

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Fishing Theory

Fishing With Your Downrigger

Release some line from your rod and reel so that

the lure is anywhere from 5 to 100 feet behind the boat.

This is called drop back. Attach the fishing line firmly

into the line release. Place the fishing rod in the rod

holder and reel up the slack so that your rod has a slight

bend in it. When a fish strikes the lure, the line will sepa-

rate from the release. Then you will be free to fight the

fish and bring it in on your rod and reel.

WARNING—DO NOT TOUCH THE CABLE REEL

WHILE THE DOWNRIGGER IS IN USE!

The Positive Ion Control System

Your boat has an electrical charge around the hull in

water. If a boat is properly grounded and has a proper

zinc anode, that charge should be slightly positive when

measured from ground to the downrigger cable. Positive

Ion Control (PIC) is the use of electricity to control that

charge and its fluctuation so that it is always maintained

at a specified set voltage.

The practice of setting up and maintaining a slight

positive charge on fishing gear has been used by com-

mercial fishermen for many years. This practice has en-

abled some fisherman to increase yield when used

along with other good fishing and boating practices.

Cannon's electric downriggers offer fishermen a big

advantage in being able to stabilize and control the posi-

tive charge around their boat. Because of the composite

construction of the frame, Cannon downriggers are insu-

lated from your boat's hull charge.

When the stainless steel downrigger cable is low-

ered into the water, the natural ionization between the

cable and the boat creates a positive charge of 0.7 to

0.9 volts in saltwater and 0.3 to 0.6 volts in fresh water.

This natural voltage is dependent upon salinity and min-

eral content of the water. Your actual voltage may vary.

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How the Positive Ion Control System Works

The PIC system uses an internal circuit that passes

the voltage through the drive train of the Magnum to the

shaft. The shaft contacts the cable by means of a ball

bearing, spring and, lastly, a one direction button head

screw. Care must be taken to ensure contact between

the cable and the screw when replacing the cable.

When using coated cable, 3-4 ft of coating must be

striped when terminating the cable to reel. Take care in

ensuring that the striped portion is in contact with the

button head screw.

The Positive Ion Control system applies a fixed 0.6

volts on the trolling cable at all times.

Measuring the Natural Electrolysis and PIC Voltage

on Your Boat

A voltmeter with a scale of zero to one volt will

measure the natural electrolysis. Place the ground lead

of the meter on the motor or the battery ground. Place

the positive lead on the stainless steel downrigger cable

while it is in the water. The downrigger must be

unplugged. The voltage you measure on the volt meter

is your boat's natural electrolysis voltage. Use the same

set up to measure the PIC voltage; just plug in the

Magnum and adjust the PIC voltage desired.

Using Positive Ion Control

Positive Ion Control is very effective when trolling.

The zone of attraction created at the downrigger wire

will attract the fish. It is best to use a short drop back

between the downrigger release and the lure. Drop

backs of 10 to 20 ft. are typical. A drop back of 50 to

100 ft. will entirely negate the effects of the PIC circuit.

Maintaining Your Downrigger

Periodically, lightly grease the thrust bearing and

bearing race found behind the clutch knob. Replace the

cable at least every two years.

There are no user serviceable parts internal to the

Magnum. Your warranty will be void if opened by

anyone other than an authorized or factory service

center. For repairs or servicing your downrigger re-

fer to the Warranty Information section of this book-

let.

Positive Ion Control Theory

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Blowback Calculations

Blowback

Simply stated, blowback is what happens to the

downrigger weight when you pull it through the water

behind your boat. As your speed increases, so does the

horizontal distance between the weight and your

downrigger. The faster you go, the farther the weight is

behind you. The farther the weight is behind you, the

shallower the weight is.

The following charts provide you with blowback

information for three sizes of Cannon downrigger

weights pulled at three different speeds with no lures

attached and with no current. Current drag, water

salinity and the use of non-Cannon products will affect

your actual trolling depth.

As an example, the first chart shows that if you are

trolling at 4 MPH with an 8 pound weight and you have

100 FT. of cable in the water with no current; the

downrigger ball is actually at a depth of about 80 FT.

12-Lb. Weight at 2, 4, and 6 MPH

2 MPH

4 MPH

6 MPH

Actual Depth of Weight (ft.)

Amount of Cable in Water (ft.)

4 MPH

6 MPH

Amount of Cable in Water (ft.)

ActualDepth of Weight (ft.)

2 MPH

8-Lb. Weight at 2, 4, and 6 MPH

2 MPH

4 MPH

6 MPH

Actual Depth of Weight (ft.)

Amount of Cable in Water (ft.)

Blowback Charts

10-Lb. Weight at 2, 4, and 6 MPH

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Ten Good Trolling Tips

1) Test your lures over the boat side before sending

them down and back. Do this to make sure the lure wig-

gles and wobbles properly without going belly up or

wandering off. Some lures can be adjusted, fine tuned

actually, to impart maximum action. For example, a

slight bend in the tail of a spoon or twist of the hook eye

in the nose of a plug can make a noticeable difference

in how the lure performs.

Also, when running two or more lures, make sure the

offerings are compatible. Lures that run out of harmony

with each other are bound to tangle and that means

wasted time to straighten out the mess. Testing them

first will avoid the problem.

2) Consider different sizes, shapes, and colors of

lures. No one has ever figured out with precision what

makes a fish strike or snub a lure. There is no doubt,

that matching the forage (minnows, crayfish, etc.) in

color, shape, action, and size can help trigger those

strikes from hungry fish. On the other hand, if fish such

as bluegills, small mouth bass or Coho salmon are pro-

tecting spawning beds, they may attack whatever is

threatening. So, bright colors in lures may out produce

bland colors.

3) Vary trolling speeds. Goosing the engine now and

then or slowing to a crawl every so often will change the

action of the lures and may get fish to strike them.

4) Vary trolling patterns and lead lengths. The

amount of line you let out often determines how deep

the lure will run and, to some extent, what degree of

action it will impart. For starters, consider running lures

about ten feet behind downrigger weights. If flat line

trolling, put them back about fifty feet, then experiment

depending on what the fish do.

Trolling patterns affect lure action too, that is why

some anglers like to wheel a lazy S course. On turns,

outside lures will speed up momentarily while inside

lures hang for a moment or two. Some fish are attracted

to lures that change speeds. Also, zigzag patterns allow

for more water coverage, plus it keeps lures out of pro-

peller boil, an important consideration for browns and

other wary species.

5) Locate fish on a vertical plane. Place lures in ar-

eas where fish might be. Skilled fishermen call these

areas the “strike zones”. They include the edges of the

weed beds, structure along bottom, drop-offs, preferred

temperature of the target species, and the thermocline.

Remember that fish occupy certain areas for certain

reasons (sources of food, protective cover, preferred

temperatures, etc.).

6) Consider special knots and swivels. A good ball

bearing swivel will all but eliminate line twist and will aid

in getting maximum performance from a lure. Many an-

glers add the tiny swivels to split rings already on the

lure itself. On the other hand, a swivel may dampen the

action of a sensitive lure, such as a Rapala. Some fish-

erman tie tiny improved clinch or loop knots. Loop knots

in particular may enhance up and down and side to side

action of lures. Any good fishing manual will explain how

to tie these and other knots.

7) Consider releases for flatline trolling. A good tip

is to secure a piece of downrigger cable or heavy mono-

filament to the water ski hook or handle below the tran-

som of most boats. To the other end of the mono or ca-

ble, add a pinch-r-release. After letting out your lure to

the desire distance, put the rod in its holder, then bend

the tip and secure the fishing line in the release.

8) Add a weed guard. Having trouble with weeds

hanging up lures? Consider tying a three-inch piece of

monofilament a foot above the lure. Leaves, smaller

weeds and other debris may catch here momentarily

then fall off to the side of the lure without tangling.

Weedless lures are another smart consideration. Down-

rigger cables are effective weed catchers when trolling

for pike, muskies, or bass in weed-infested lakes.

9) Add a stinger hook. When fish short strike, slap at

lures without becoming hooked, adding a stinger hook

can solve the problem. Simply tie a treble hook to one

end of a four inch piece of monofilament and then tie the

extra hook to the last gang of hooks on your lure. The

stinger hook, which trails the lure, provides extra insur-

ance.

10) Keep hooks sharp. Some of the best fishermen

sharpen all hooks after every fish caught. Hooks get dull

through both use and misuse, and probably more fish

are lost to dull points than anything else.

Trolling Tips

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Troubleshooting

PROBLEM:

In the UP or AUTO-UP mode the downrigger stops

periodically or the circuit breaker trips repeatedly.

SOLUTION:

• Low battery. The battery voltage at the power cord

is less than 11.5 volts (measure with a volt meter

while the downrigger is pulling up the weight).

• Power cable is too long or too small in diameter.

• Do not overload the downrigger. It is designed to lift

up to 20 lb. weights only.

PROBLEM:

Unit does not turn on.

SOLUTION:

• Check polarity on power cable.

• Check Circuit breaker (s)

PROBLEM:

Unit does not count the depth correctly.

SOLUTION:

Reel no longer has 250 ft of cable. If your reel has

more or less than 250 ft of cable this can affect the ac-

curacy of the counter.

PROBLEM:

Clutch slips

SOLUTION:

• Retighten clutch knob. Clutch knob should be

just tight enough that the clutch does not slip

when downrigger is in normal use. Do not use

tools of any kind to tighten the clutch, hand

tightening should always be sufficient.

• Check clutch disc condition by removing side

cover and spool. Replace if necessary.

PROBLEM:

The Magnum fails to continue running after toggle

switch is pushed up and held momentarily, while

cable is still in water, or is having problems with the

PIC voltage.

SOLUTION:

Make sure your boat is properly grounded. A boat

that is properly grounded has an electrical path from

the negative battery terminal to all metal parts on

the boat that contact water. Additionally, in saltwater

the boat must be have a proper sacrificial zinc an-

ode and show a natural electrolysis voltage of 0.7 to

0.9 volts. The voltage supply to your downrigger

must also be bonded to the boat.

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Parts List

1902300 Magnum 5 ST

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Parts List

In the U.S.A., replacement parts may be ordered directly from CANNON Parts Dept., 121 Power Drive, Mankato, Minnesota 56001. . Be sure to provide the MODEL and SE-

RIAL numbers of your downrigger when ordering parts. Please use the correct part numbers from the parts list. Payment for any parts ordered from the CANNON parts depart-

ment, may be by cash, personal check, Discover Card, MasterCard or VISA. To order, call 1-800-227-6433 or FAX 1-800-527-4464.

1902300 Magnum 5 ST

1 3392524 FRAME, RAW 29 3397907 REEL, ROUGH, 3.75" OD 57 2277002 ASY HDW RELEASE UNIVERSAL

2 2263102 NUT-HEX 1/4-20 SS 300SRS 30 3392707 SPRING, REEL 58 2290828 24" BOOM - HEAVY DUTY

3 3394722 INSERT, PUSH ON 31 3396020 BALL BEARING, REEL 59 3397900 BALL HOOK EXTRUSION

4 3394702 INSERT, BASE 32 3393474 SCREW-DRIVE #14 X .75" SS 60 3990200 ASSY-CNN, BOOM END (SUB)

5 2372100 SCREW-#8-18 X 5/8 THD* (SS 33 3391906 PLATE, CLUTCH REEL 61 3392520 CASE, PULLEY

6 3396510 LENS-WINDOW MAG DTIV 34 3393418 SCREW-#10-16X.75"HI-LO SS 62 3392300 SHEEVE, PULLEY

7 3395559 DECAL, MAG 5 35 0233560 GEAR, REEL, STD 63 3391507 SHIM, BOOM END

8 3396601 SEAL PLATE, MAGNUM 36 1015391 WIRE, .034 DIA, CAMO BULK 64 3392013 BOOM END, NEW

9 3391730 WASHER, SEAL, DATA 37 9100070 CON LEADER SLEEVE 65 3393485 SCREW-#10-24X1.75 PPHMS S

10 3398205 CIRCUIT BREAKER, 25 AMP 38 3390205 COVER, REEL 66 3393124 NUT-#10-32 NYLOK 18-8 SS

11 1221491 BOOT CIRCUIT BREAKER 39 2373434 SCREW-1/4-20 X 3/4 SS PPMS 67 2303412 SCREW-#6-20 X 5/8 SELF TAP

12 3993220 ASSY, POWER CABLE, RETRO(SUB) 40 2071718 WASHER #10 NYLON RETAINING 68 3390005 BEARING-NYLINER, #8L5-1/2-F

13 3392920 STRAIN-RELIEF, HEYCO M4502 41 3394605 O-RING, KNOB 69 9280720 HDW SCR 1/4 20X2 TRUSS HD PHIL

14 3996515 MOTOR/GEAR HOUSING ASSY 42 0220477 METER 3 DIGIT 70 9280713 HDW SCR 1/4 20X1 1/2 TRUSS HEA

15 3393411 SCREW-FLANGE HEX HI-LO 43 0833561 GEAR, COUNTER 71 2263103 NUT-1/4-20 NYLOCK SS

16 3394006 ASY PCA, MAGNUM 44 3390103 KNOB, SOFT GRIP, CLUTCH 72 2371712 WASHER-FLAT 9/32 X 5/8 X 1/16

17 2302104 SCREW-#6-20 X 3/8 45 9010310 HDW WASHER, THRUST 73 9100100 CON TERMINATOR

18 2286792 SWITCH, TOGGLE 46 9010280 HDW BEARING, THRUST 74 9100101 CUSHION SLEEVE TERMINATOR

19 3391722 WASHER, FLAT 47 3395634 DECAL- SIDE, BLACK 75 9100620 HDW SNAP SWIVEL 4/0-37 MARLIN

20 2286793 HDW SHIM SWITCH .75X.1 48 3395710 DECAL-PIC BLACK 76 2200148 ASY SNAP & INSULATOR

21 1221490 BOOT SWITCH 49 2287002 HDW SPRING RELEASE PIN 77 9040040 HDW BOLT 1/4-20 ROLLEDTHD HOOK

22 3390203 COVER, MOTOR 50 3991930 ASY, MNT BASE DT/MAG(SUB) 78 3393461 SCREW-1/4-20 x 2" SS, PPH

23 401966-3 MIC VENT,PTFE LU LRA MATERIAL 51 3391955 BASE-MOUNT, DT PRO/MAG ST 79 3390910 HANDLE-CRANK, MANUAL

24 3396902 GASKET, COVER 52 3390101 KNOB-CANNON, SOFT GRIP 80 3395905 ADAPTER, BOOM END

25 3393480 SCREW-#10X.75"PPH HI-LO SS 53 3393000 RING, RETAINING, 1/4" SHAFT 81 3391732 WASHER, SEALING

26 3391907 PLATE, CLUTCH SHAFT 54 3991904 ASSY-CNN, ROD HOLDER 82 3394602 WASHER, FLAT, #8, SS

27 3392640 PIN, DRIVESHAFT 55 3394200 ARM, DUAL AXIS-ROD HOLDER

28 3391711 PAD, CLUTCH 56 3392033 TUBE, DUAL AXIS RD HLDR

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Parts List

1902301 Magnum 5 ST /E

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In the U.S.A., replacement parts may be ordered directly from CANNON Parts Dept., 121 Power Drive, Mankato, Minnesota 56001. Be sure to provide the MODEL and SERIAL

numbers of your downrigger when ordering parts. Please use the correct part numbers from the parts list. Payment for any parts ordered from the CANNON parts department,

may be by cash, personal check, Discover Card, MasterCard or VISA. To order, call 1-800-227-6433 or FAX 1-800-527-4464.

1902301 Magnum 5 ST /E

1 3392524 FRAME, RAW 29 3397907 REEL, ROUGH, 3.75" OD 57 2277002 ASY HDW RELEASE UNIVERSAL

2 2263102 NUT-HEX 1/4-20 SS 300SRS 30 3392707 SPRING, REEL 58 2290828 24" BOOM - HEAVY DUTY

3 3394722 INSERT, PUSH ON 31 3396020 BALL BEARING, REEL 59 3397900 BALL HOOK EXTRUSION

4 3394702 INSERT, BASE 32 3393474 SCREW-DRIVE #14 X .75" SS 60 3990200 ASSY-CNN, BOOM END (SUB)

5 2372100 SCREW-#8-18 X 5/8 THD* (SS 33 3391906 PLATE, CLUTCH REEL 61 3392520 CASE, PULLEY

6 3396510 LENS-WINDOW MAG DTIV 34 3393418 SCREW-#10-16X.75"HI-LO SS 62 3392300 SHEEVE, PULLEY

7 3395559 DECAL, MAG 5 35 3333011 GEAR REEL (METRIC) 63 3391507 SHIM, BOOM END

8 3396601 SEAL PLATE, MAGNUM 36 1015391 WIRE, .034 DIA, CAMO BULK 64 3392013 BOOM END, NEW

9 3391730 WASHER, SEAL, DATA 37 9100070 CON LEADER SLEEVE 65 3393485 SCREW-#10-24X1.75 PPHMS S

10 3398205 CIRCUIT BREAKER, 25 AMP 38 3390205 COVER, REEL 66 3393124 NUT-#10-32 NYLOK 18-8 SS

11 1221491 BOOT CIRCUIT BREAKER 39 2373434 SCREW-1/4-20 X 3/4 SS PPMS 67 2303412 SCREW-#6-20 X 5/8 SELF TAP

12 3993220 ASSY, POWER CABLE, RETRO(SUB) 40 2071718 WASHER #10 NYLON RETAINING 68 3390005 BEARING-NYLINER, #8L5-1/2-F

13 3392920 STRAIN-RELIEF, HEYCO M4502 41 3394605 O-RING, KNOB 69 9280720 HDW SCR 1/4 20X2 TRUSS HD PHIL

14 3996515 MOTOR/GEAR HOUSING ASSY 42 3320011 COUNTER 3 DIGIT (METRIC) 70 9280713 HDW SCR 1/4 20X1 1/2 TRUSS HEA

15 3393411 SCREW-FLANGE HEX HI-LO 43 3333010 GEAR COUNTER (METRIC) 71 2263103 NUT-1/4-20 NYLOCK SS