Mounting The Device - Garmin GPSMAP 8400 Series Installation Instructions Manual

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Using the bail-mount bracket
holes .
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2 Using a 3 mm ( / in.) drill bit, drill the pilot holes.
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3 Secure the bail-mount bracket to the surface using the
included washers and wood screws
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Install the bail-mount knobs
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Place the device in the bail-mount bracket, and tighten the
bail-mount knobs.
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Install the trim caps by snapping them in place around the
edges of the device.

Mounting the Device

Be careful when cutting the hole to flush mount the device.
There is only a small amount of clearance between the case and
the mounting holes, and cutting the hole too large could
compromise the stability of the device after it is mounted.
Use only the included hardware when mounting this device.
Using mounting hardware not provided with the device may
damage the device.
To avoid potential damage to the powder coating, use only the
included screws to mount the device. Using screws other than
the ones included will void your warranty.
Do not remove the blue, rubber protective bumper until after the
installation is complete. The bumper helps protect the device
from damage during installation.
If you will not have access to be back of the device and the
microSD memory card slots after installations, you should install
the microSD memory card prior to installation.
The included template and hardware can be used to flush mount
the device in your dashboard. There are three options for
hardware based on the mounting surface material.
• You can drill pilot holes and use the included wood screws.
• You can drill holes and use the included nut plates and
machine screws. The nut plates can add stability to a thinner
surface.
• You can drill holes, tap them to M4, and use the included
machine screws.
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Trim the template and make sure it fits in the location where
you want to mount the device.
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Secure the template to the selected location.
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3
Using an 14.6 mm ( /
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holes inside the corners of the solid line on the template to
prepare the mounting surface for cutting.
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Using a jigsaw or rotary tool, cut the mounting surface along
the inside of the solid line on the template.
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Place the device in the cutout to test the fit.
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as a template, mark the pilot
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on the sides of the device.
NOTICE
in.) drill bit, drill one or more of the
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If necessary, use a file and sandpaper to refine the size of
the cutout.
7 After the device fits correctly in the cutout, ensure the
mounting holes on the device line up with the larger 6 mm
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( / in.) holes on the template.
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If the mounting holes on the device do not line up, mark the
new hole locations.
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Based on your mounting surface, drill or punch and tap the
larger holes:
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• Drill 3.2 mm ( / in.) pilot holes for the included wood
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screws, and skip to step 18.
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• Drill 6 mm ( / in.) holes for the included nut plate and
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machine screws.
• Drill and tap M4 holes for the included machine screws,
and skip to step 18.
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If using the nut plates, starting in one corner of the template,
place a nut plate over the larger hole
The smaller hole on the nut plate should line up with the
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smaller 3.6 mm ( / in.) hole on the template.
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If the smaller hole on the nut plate does not line up with the
smaller hole on the template, mark the new hole location.
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Repeat steps 10 and 11 for each nut plate.
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Using a 3.6 mm ( / in.) drill bit, drill the smaller holes.
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Remove the template from the mounting surface.
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Starting in one corner of the mounting location, place a nut
plate on the back of the mounting surface, lining up the
large and small holes.
The raised portion of the nut plate should fit into the larger
hole.
16 Secure the nut plate to the mounting surface by fastening an
included M3 screw through the smaller 3.6 mm (
hole.
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Repeat steps 15 and 16 for each of the nut plates along the
top and bottom of the device.
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Install the foam gasket
The pieces of the foam gasket have adhesive on the back.
Make sure you remove the protective liner before installing
them on the device.
19 If you will not have access to the back of the device after you
mount it, connect all necessary cables and install microSD
cards in the back of the device before placing it into the
cutout.
drilled in step 9.
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on the back of the device.
in.)
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