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Optional Window-Mount GPS Antenna Installation Instructions
To Install
1. Units are shipped with a knock-out panel covering the sensor/serial ports. First, use an X-ACTO knife to slice off 2 of
the 3 tabs in order to remove the knock-out panel.
2. Use enclosed alcohol preparation pad to clean the inside windshield where the antenna is to be placed. For proper
operation, the antenna should be placed on flat, clear glass on the driver's side interior lower corner of the windshield.
Ensure that the antenna does not extend more than 4 ½ inches from the bottom of the interior windshield and is located
outside the area swept by the windshield wipers.
Do NOT place the antenna in the following areas - Behind stickers or decals already on the glass, on the shade band of
the glass, on a curved area of the glass, on a moist or damp area of the glass, or on an area that will obstruct the driver's view
3. Connect the window-mount GPS antenna to the serial port on the side of the unit.
4. Run the cables up the door seam or up through the dashboard.
5. Remove the protective strip from the antenna to expose the adhesive.
6. Carefully affix the antenna to the glass that was prepped in Step 2. Press the
antenna firmly to the glass while being careful not to damage the antenna.
Note: The optional window-mount GPS antenna may be used simultaneously with either of the
Garmin cables or the NMEA cable. The NMEA and Garmin cables may not be used simultaneously.
Installation Tip: Please note that the ideal temperature range to
perform the installation is between 70°F to 100°F (21°C to 38°C)
with a minimum suggested application temperature of 60°F (15°C).
Window-Mount
GPS Antenna
17
Windshield
4 ½ inches
max
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