Mounting; Data Collecting Unit Vr-7010 - Furuno VR-7000 Installation Manual

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MOUNTING

Do not apply paint, anti-corrosive sealant or contact
spray to coating or plastic parts of the equipment.
Those items contain organic solvents that can damage
coating and plastic parts, especially plastic connectors.
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Data Collecting Unit VR-7010

Mounting consideration
Select a mounting location, keeping in mind the following points:
• Locate the unit away from heat sources.
• Select a location where the shock and vibration are minimal.
• Locate the unit away from places subject to water splash and rain.
• Make the maintenance space shown in the outline drawing for maintenance and
checking purpose.
• A magnetic compass will be affected if the unit is placed too close to the magnetic
compass. Observe the compass safe distances at the front of this manual to prevent
interference to a magnetic compass.
• Select a mounting location considering the length of the cables to be connected to
this unit.
The cables connected the units shown below should be 50 m or less.
• Fixed DRU
• Microphone
• Remote alarm panel
• Select a location where the surface is flat. If it is not flat, insert a number of washers
between the unit and the mounting location as necessary.
• Select a location that is strong enough to support the weight of the unit.
• The cable entrance of the unit should face downward.
NOTICE
• Float-free DRU
• Waterproof microphone
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