Garmin VHF 315 SERIES Quick Start Manual page 29

VHF 315 SERIES
Installation Instructions
Important Safety Information
WARNING
See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for
product warnings and other important information.
CAUTION
Always wear safety goggles, ear protection, and a dust mask when drilling,
cutting, or sanding.
NOTICE
When drilling or cutting, always check what is on the opposite side of the
surface.
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Tools Needed
• Pencil
• Drill
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• 22 mm ( / in.) drill bit or hole saw
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1
• 3 mm ( / in.) drill bit
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1
• 13 mm ( / in.) drill bit
2
3
• 4.76 mm ( / in.) wrench (for mounting the handset connector)
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• Additional drill bits appropriate for the surface and hardware
• Phillips screwdriver
• Rotary cutting tool or jigsaw (for mounting the active speaker)
• Marine sealant (optional)
Mounting Considerations
NOTICE
This device should be mounted in a location that is not exposed to extreme
temperatures or conditions. The temperature range for this device is listed in
the product specifications. Extended exposure to temperatures exceeding the
specified temperature range, in storage or operating conditions, may cause
device failure. Extreme-temperature-induced damage and related
consequences are not covered by the warranty.
• You must mount the device in a location where it will not be submerged.
• You must mount the device in a location with adequate ventilation where it
will not be exposed to extreme temperatures.
• If possible, you should mount the device horizontally, with the top of the
device facing upward.
• If you must mount the device vertically, you should orient it so the
connectors do not point upward. This helps avoid potential water retention
around the connectors.
Antenna Mounting and EME Exposure
WARNING
Radio operators with cardiac pacemakers, life-support machines, or electrical
medical equipment should not be exposed to excessive radio-frequency (RF)
fields, because the RF field may interfere with the function of their medical
equipment.
CAUTION
This device generates and radiates radio frequency (RF) electromagnetic
energy (EME). Failure to observe these guidelines may expose people to RF
radiation absorption exceeding the maximum permissible exposure (MPE).
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Garmin declares a MPE radius of 2.5 m (98.42 in.) for this system, which was
determined using 25 W output to an omni-directional, 9 dBi gain antenna. The
antenna should be installed to maintain a distance of 2.5 m (98.42 in.)
between the antenna and all people.
Mounting the Device
NOTICE
If you are mounting the device in fiberglass, when drilling the pilot holes, it is
recommended to use a countersink bit to drill a clearance counterbore through
only the top gel-coat layer. This will help to avoid cracking in the gel-coat layer
when the screws are tightened.
Before you mount the device, you must select a mounting location and
determine the mounting hardware needed for the surface.
NOTE: Mounting hardware is included with the device, but it may not be
suitable for the mounting surface.
1
Place the device in the mounting location and mark the location of the pilot
holes.
2
Using a bit appropriate for the surface and the mounting hardware, drill a
pilot hole for one corner of the device.
3
Loosely fasten the device to the surface with one corner and examine the
other three pilot-hole marks.
4
Mark new pilot-hole locations if necessary.
5
Remove the device from the mounting surface.
6
Drill the appropriate pilot holes for the other three marks.
7
Secure the device to the mounting location.
Active Speaker Mounting Considerations
NOTICE
This device should be mounted in a location that is not exposed to extreme
temperatures or conditions. The temperature range for this device is listed in
the product specifications. Extended exposure to temperatures exceeding the
specified temperature range, in storage or operating conditions, may cause
device failure. Extreme-temperature-induced damage and related
consequences are not covered by the warranty.
The included active speaker is optional, and is not required when installing the
VHF 315 device. When selecting a mounting location for the active speaker,
observe these considerations.
• To avoid interference with a magnetic compass, do not install the active
speaker closer than 50 cm (19.6 in.) to a compass.
• You must install the active speaker inline with a GHS
• You must install the active speaker within 1.2 m (48 in.) of the location you
want to connect the GHS 11 handset.
• You must install the active speaker connected to the primary handset
(connected to the GHS 11 STATION 1 port) in the wheelhouse or an
adjacent room, in accordance with FCC law.
• You can use the included 10 m (32 ft.) extension cable to connect the
active speaker to the VHF radio. You must select a mounting location for
the speaker where you can connect the extension cable to the active
speaker and to the GHS 11 STATION 1 port on the VHF radio. If needed,
additional extension cables are available from your Garmin dealer.
Mounting the Active Speaker
NOTICE
Be careful when cutting the hole to mount the speaker. There is only a small
amount of clearance between the case and the mounting holes, and cutting
the hole too large could compromise the stability of the speaker after it is
mounted.
Before you can mount the speaker, you must select a mounting location.
1
Trim the template and make sure it fits at the mounting location.
2
Secure the template to the mounting surface.
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Using a 13 mm ( / in.) drill bit, drill a hole inside the corner of the line on
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the template to prepare the mounting surface for cutting.
11 handset.
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Installation Instructions