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Garmin GHC 50 Installation Instructions Manual

Garmin GHC 50 Installation Instructions Manual

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Important Safety Information
Failure to follow these warnings, cautions, and notices could result in personal injury, damage to the vessel or
device, or poor product performance.
See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other
important information.
To avoid possible personal injury, always wear safety goggles, ear protection, and a dust mask when drilling,
cutting, or sanding.
To avoid possible personal injury or damage to the device and vessel, disconnect the vessel's power supply
before beginning to install the device.
To avoid possible personal injury or damage to the device or vessel, before applying power to the device, make
sure that it has been properly grounded, following the instructions in the guide.
For the best possible performance, the device must be installed according to these instructions.
When drilling or cutting, always check what is on the opposite side of the surface to avoid damaging the vessel.
Tools Needed
• Drill and drill bits
◦ Preparing the surface for cutting:
3
9 mm (
/
 in.) bit
8
◦ Installs using wood screws:
3
2.5 mm (
/
 in.) bit
32
◦ Installs using the nut plate:
9
3.5 mm (
/
 in.) bit
64
5
4 mm (
/
 in.) bit
32
• #2 Phillips screwdriver
• Jigsaw or rotary tool
• File and sandpaper
• Marine sealant (recommended)
April 2022
GHC
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
CAUTION
NOTICE
50
GUID-9CEF40E7-A1D9-42A3-9EB1-DF9CF3B47115 v1

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Summary of Contents for Garmin GHC 50

  • Page 1 ™ INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Important Safety Information WARNING Failure to follow these warnings, cautions, and notices could result in personal injury, damage to the vessel or device, or poor product performance. See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information.
  • Page 2: Mounting Considerations

    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.
  • Page 3 10 If using the nut plates, starting in one corner of the template, place a nut plate over the hole drilled in the previous step. The other hole on the nut plate should line up with the inner 4 mm (  in.) hole on the template.
  • Page 4 21 Secure the device to the mounting surface using the included M3 flat-head screws or wood screws depending on the mounting method. 22 Snap the trim caps into place over the screws.
  • Page 5: Connection Considerations

    This optional connection is not required for the helm control to function with the autopilot system, but it is recommended for software updates if a Garmin chartplotter is present on the network. This device cannot be updated using only a NMEA 2000 network connection.
  • Page 6 GHC 50 helm control Garmin Marine Network cable (recommended for software updates) NMEA 2000 power cable You should install this cable only if you are building a NMEA 2000 network. Do not install this cable if there is an existing NMEA 2000 network on your boat.
  • Page 7: Specifications

    (NIT) Power usage 5.85 W max NMEA 2000 input voltage 9 to 16 Vdc NMEA 2000 LEN @ 9 Vdc 13 (650 mA) The device withstands incidental exposure to water of up to 1 m for up to 30 min. For more information, go to www.garmin.com/waterrating.
  • Page 8 八) 微功率设备使用时温度 15–55℃ 和电压 9–32 Vdc 。 © 2022 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries Garmin ® and the Garmin logo are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries, registered in the USA and other countries. GHC ™ and Shadow Drive ™...

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