Garmin 18 Installation Instructions Manual

Garmin 18 Installation Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 GMR 18 marine radar installation instructions...
  • Page 2 Information in this document is subject to change without notice. Garmin reserves the right to change or improve its products and to make changes in the content without obligation to notify any person or organization of such changes or improvements. Visit the Garmin Web site (www.garmin.com) for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use and operation of this and other Garmin products.
  • Page 3: Product Registration

    Help us better support you by completing our online registration today! Connect to our Web site at www.garmin.com/registration/. Use this area to record the serial number (8-digit number located on the bottom of the GMR 18) in case your GMR 18 needs service. Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in a safe place.
  • Page 4: Scanner Installation

    When drilling or cutting, always check first to see what is on the other side of the surface. If you experience difficulty with the installation, contact Garmin Product Support or seek the assistance of a professional installer.
  • Page 5: Installation Procedures

    6. Fasten the scanner to the mounting surface using the M8 x 1.25 x 60 threaded rods (installed in the previous step), spring washers, flat washers, and M8 Hex nuts as shown in Figure 3. The nuts should be torqued to between 13.7-18.6 Nm (10-14 lb ft). Note: The supplied M8 x 1.25 x 60 threaded rods can be used on mounting thicknesses of 5-30 mm (1 1/8") (recommended). For surfaces over 30 mm (1 1/8"), locally supplied longer threaded rods are needed.
  • Page 6: Cable Runs

    Tighten the RJ-45 locking ring clockwise until it is firmly sealed. Note: When using the GMR 18 with a stand-alone network, the MFD and GPS antenna (GPS 17) must be installed according to their installation instructions. This diagram only shows how a GMR 18 radar communicates with a stand-alone network and does not illustrate the full wiring needs of the MFD or GPS 17.
  • Page 7: Using The Radar

    Note: When using the GMR 18 with an expanded network, each network component must be installed according to its installation instructions. This diagram only shows how a GMR 18 radar communicates with an expanded network, and does not show the full wiring needs of the other network components.
  • Page 8: Specifications

    Specifications Unit Dimensions: 18" (457 mm) D x 8.9" (226 mm) H Radar Scanner Weight: Unit 15.8 lbs (7.17 kg); cable 8.4 lbs (3.81 kg) Range Scales (Range Rings): 1/8 nm (1/32 nm) to 36 nm (9 nm) Power Output:...
  • Page 9 9.31" (236.4 mm) 18" (457 mm) Towards Bow 9.17" (233.0 mm) 7.93" 5.57" 4.49" (201.5 mm) (141.5 mm) (114 mm) GMR 18 Marine Radar Installation Instructions...
  • Page 10: Fcc Compliance

    FCC Compliance The GMR 18 complies with Part 80 of the FCC rules. It has received a grant of equipment authorization, issued under the authority of the FCC. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
  • Page 11: Software License Agreement

    PRODUCT. Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations may not apply to you. Garmin retains the exclusive right to repair or replace the unit or software or offer a full refund of the purchase price at its sole discretion.
  • Page 12 For the latest free software updates (excluding map data) throughout the life of your Garmin products, visit the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com. © 2007 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries Garmin International, Inc. 1200 East 151 Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, USA Garmin (Europe) Ltd.

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