Furuno 2167DS-BB Installation Manual page 13

Fastening the antenna unit to the mounting platform
Note: The antenna is made of cast aluminum, which is subject to electrolytic corrosion if the
mounting platform is steel or iron. To prevent electrolytic corrosion, use the supplied seal washers
and corrosion-proof rubber mat.
Fix the antenna unit to the mounting location, referring to the procedure below and the illustration
on the next page.
1. Referring to the antenna outline drawing, prepare a mounting platform. Drill eight fixing holes
of 15 mm in diameter in the mounting platform or the deck.
• The diameter of the mast for the mounting platform must be over 250 mm.
• The thickness of the platform must be over 15 mm.
• The reinforcement rib must be installed diagonally as shown below.
Install the reinforcement
WARNING
Do not open the equipment unless
totally familiar with electrical circuits
and service manual.
Only qualified personnel should
work inside the equipment.
Wear a hard hat and safety belt when
mounting the antenna unit.
Serious injury or death can result if
someone falls from the radar antenna mast.
Construct a suitable service platform
from which to install the antenna unit.
Serious injury or death can result if
someone falls from the radar antenna
mast.
Use two nuts.
rib diagonally.
Installation of reinforcement ribs
Over 15 mm
At least 250 mm in diameter,
Thickness at least 6 mm.
Ship's bow
Bottom view
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