Marine Electronics Forum - Garmin 5212, Airmar M260, GSD 24 ???

I just installed this equipment and I have some questions:
1- what type of fluid do you use in the tank for the transducer? Mineral oil, antifreeze, something else?

2- will some one walk me through the process of downloading and installing updates to my 5212?

3- Does anyone make a video going thru the functions on the 5212?

This is my first real electronics system on my boat and I'm struggling with the vocabulary/ terminology in the manual. Technology and I are still getting to know each other, SLOWLY

Thanks,
Bob

Youtube and garmin website. Bring the manual with u on the boat and take a little bit of time when ur out to let ur buddies fish and u push a bunch of buttons. Only way to learn

Bob,

Fill it with non toxic antifreeze...it is in the installations instructions. ..but kind of buried...
You can get it at most anywhere.

http://www.airmartechnology.com/uploads/InstallGuide/17-446-01.pdf


Tools & Materials
Safety goggles
Dust mask
Rope
Detergent (some installations)
Weak solvent (such as alcohol)
Disk sander (some installations)
Thin sealable plastic bag (some installations)
Cable ties (some installations)
Water-based lubricant (such as K-Y® jelly) (some installations)
Carpenter’s level
Pencil
Saw
Scissors
Sand paper: 80 grit
Bonding material (see www.airmar.com for additional brands):
Fiberglass resin: Bondo 401
West Marine #1937762)
or Marine-Tex epoxy putty (14 oz. pack)
or 3M™ Marine Adhesive/Sealant 5200
Propylene glycol (non-toxic anti-freeze/coolant)
Grommet(s) (some installations)

Google propylene glycol.. I think I got mine from Amazon.

Call your local Ace Hdwr, 3 bucks for the pink RV antifreeze.
Home Depot in the plumbing aisle, located up high this time of year.