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Autopilot Gimbal Mount
1.
Planning the Mounting Location
To gimbal mount the Autopilot, pre-assemble the unit to plan the best mounting location.
1. Place one of the 2 neoprene washers on one of the gimbal knobs, and then thread the knob and washer
into the Autopilot housing. Tighten the knob just enough so that there is adequate space to slide the
control head into the openings on the arms of the bracket mount.
Gimbal Knob
Neoprene
Washer
2. Repeat step 1 for the other side.
3. Slide the control head into the arms of the bracket mount.
4. Hand-tighten the gimbal knobs to secure the control head to the mount.
5. Place the assembled Autopilot in various locations to determine the mounting location. Consider the
following when choosing a mounting location:
• Make sure there is enough space behind the chosen location to drill a 1" (25.4 mm) hole for
the cables to pass through.
• The chosen mounting area should allow for sufficient space so the Autopilot can pivot through
the full tilt range.
• The mounting location should allow for visibility during operation, as well as easy installation
and removal.
• You must have underside access to the mounting location to pass the cables through to the
surface. Also, make sure that the mounting surface is adequately supported to protect the
Autopilot from excessive wave shock and vibration.
6. Test route the power and accessory cables to your Autopilot mounting location.
• If the cables are too short for your application, extension cables are available. Contact our
Customer Resource Center for information.
• If either cable is too long, you can neatly gather the excess cable and mount it to a secure
location.
Control Head
Opening
on Bracket Mount
Arm
Gimbal Knob
Neoprene
Washer
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