Humminbird SOLIX series Installation Manual page 3

SOLIX® Series In-Dash Mounting Installation Guide
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4. Connect the Cables
In this step, you will route the cables up through the hole in the dash.
CAUTION! Do NOT mount the cables where the connectors could be submerged in water or flooded. If cables are
installed in a splash-prone area, it may be helpful to apply dielectric grease to the inside of the connectors to prevent
corrosion. Dielectric grease can be purchased separately from a general hardware or automotive store.
1. Route the cables to the control head, up through the dashboard mount hole.
2. Connect each cable to the appropriate ports on the control head. The ports are labeled, and the connectors
are keyed to prevent incorrect installation.
3. Hand-tighten the screw nut on each cable to secure the connection. See the illustration Hand-Tightening
the Screw Nut.
Cover any unused ports to prevent potential damage.
5. Install the Control Head
1. From the front of the dashboard, with the control head screen facing out, carefully lower the control head
diagonally into the mounting hole. Insert one end of the bracket through the hole first.
2. Adjust the angle so the control head is centered in the mounting hole.
3. Press down lightly on the control head. Confirm the control head is seated flush against the dash. Make
adjustments, as needed.
4. From under the dash, finger-tighten each long fastener until it touches the dash. Without using any
tools, continue to finger-tighten the fasteners until they are as tight as possible by hand. All
play/movement should be removed between the dashboard and the control head, bracket, and hardware.
Finger-tighten only!
5. Tighten each long fastener with a hand tool (5/16 socket wrench or nut driver) 1 full additional turn. Do
NOT over-tighten the fasteners. There should be no play or gaps between the unit and the dash. The
bracket should remain straight without bending. Hand-tighten only!
WARNING! Do NOT use power tools to secure the hardware.
WARNING! Do NOT over-tighten the fasteners. If the bracket is bending or bowing, it is too tight. Over-
tightening the fasteners may damage the control head.
Installing the Fasteners
split-ring lock
washer
nut
fastener
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Routing Cables to the Control Head
Hand-Tightening the Screw Nut
screw nut
Securing the Installation
dashboard
(partial view)
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against the
dashboard
Do NOT over-tighten!
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