Furuno FR-1918V-BB Installation Manual page 9

1.1.3 How to fasten the antenna unit to the mounting platform
The antenna unit may be assembled before hoisting it to the mounting platform. How-
ever, do not lift the antenna unit by the radiator. Always hold the unit by its housing.
When using a crane or hoist, use the hoist rings which should be fastened to the bolt
fixing covers of the antenna housing.
-To hoist antenna unit aboard vessel, attach ropes to lifting fixtures and
hoist unit with crane.
- To remove load from radiator when hoisting, the length of the rope
between the radiator base and the hook on the should be at least 130 cm.
- To keep the rope away from the radiator, turn the radiator and chassis
approx. 30 degrees as shown below.
- Be sure to remove the lifting fixtures after hoisting is completed.
1. Construct a suitable mounting platform referring to the outline drawing at the end
of this manual.
2. Drill four mounting holes of 15 mm diameter and one cable entry hole of about 50
mm diameter in the mounting platform.
3. Lay the rubber mat (supplied) on the mounting platform.
4. Place the antenna unit on the rubber mat, orienting the unit so the bow mark on
its base faces the ship's bow.
NOTICE
130 cm
Hoist Hoist
rings rings
Bow mark
Hook
Lifting fixture
Approx. Approx.
30 deg. 30 deg.
Lifting fixture
(Top view)
Ground
terminal
Rubber
mat
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