Planning The Installation - Raymarine Ray230 Owner's Handbook Manual

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Planning the Installation

When planning the installation of your RAY230/E, the following conditions
should be considered to ensure dependable and trouble-free operation.
Mount the Base Station Transceiver, Handset cradle(s), and External
Speaker(s) using the Mounting Templates provided.
The Base Station Transceiver is designed to be mounted horizontally or
vertically on a flat bulkhead below decks. Select a location that is non-
metallic, dry, protected, well-ventilated, and free from high operating
temperatures and excessive vibration. Provide sufficient space behind the
transceiver to allow for proper cable connections to the rear panel
connectors. Locate the transceiver as near as possible to the power source
yet as far apart as possible from any devices that may cause interference
such as motors, generators, and other on board electronics. The transceiver
should be protected from prolonged direct exposure to rain and salt spray.
The transceiver is NOT designed to be mounted in engine compartments.
Do NOT install the transceiver in a location where there may be flammable
vapors (such as in an engine room or compartment, or in a fuel tank bay),
water splash or spray from bilges or hatches, where it is at risk from physical
damage from heavy items (such as hatch covers, tool boxes, etc.), or where
it might be covered by other equipment.
Locate the Base Station transceiver and Handset at least 3 feet from the
antenna.
Mount the primary handset and cradle such that they allow easy access
from the location where the ship is normally navigated. By FCC law, the
primary handset should be located in the wheel house or in a room adjacent
to the wheel house.
Figure 2-1 Typical Mounting Methods
Installation