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Autopilot Gimbal Mount
2.
Installing the Gimbal Bracket
1. After the mounting location is determined, loosen the gimbal knobs and remove the control head from
the gimbal bracket.
2. Place the gimbal bracket in the chosen position on the mounting surface and mark the three mounting
screw locations using a pencil or center punch.
NOTE: Make sure the side with the single screw hole is facing forward.
3. Set the gimbal bracket aside and drill the three mounting screw holes using a drill bit of appropriate size.
NOTE: When drilling holes in fiberglass, it is best to start with a smaller bit and use progressively larger drill bits
to reduce the chance of chipping or flaking the outer coating.
4. Place the gimbal bracket on the mounting surface aligned with the drilled holes and fill the mounting
holes with marine grade silicone sealant.
5. Place one of the #10 washers on one of the #10 screws and then thread the screw and washer into the
gimbal bracket until secure.
6. Repeat step 5 for the remaining 2 screws.
7. Mark and drill a 1" (25 mm) hole behind the gimbal bracket (centered, between 1" to 2" from the back)
that will allow you to run the cables close to the bracket.
8. Apply marine-grade silicone sealant around the hole, and on the outside of the grommet.
9. Align the grommet on top of the hole and tap lightly into place.
10. Place the hole cover over the hole and use it to mark the position of the two mounting screws. Drill the
two screw holes.
11. Pass the cables through the 1" (25 mm) hole, and connect them to the appropriate ports on the control head.
NOTE: Be sure there is enough cable slack to allow for the control head to pivot through its full tilt range. Extra
cable slack will also help with connecting and disconnecting cables.
12. Fill the screw holes with marine-grade silicone sealant, replace the hole cover and insert the two #8
screws. Hand-tighten only.
Hole Cover
Grommet Hole with Grommet
Mounting
Screws
Cables
Screw Holes
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Gimbal Bracket Bottom
Gimbal Front
Gimbal Back
Gimbal Bracket &
Mounting Screws
Screws
Washers
Gimbal Bracket
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