Mounting The Gps 17X Antenna - Garmin GPSMAP 6000 Series Installation Instructions Manual

70 mm M4×0.7
screw (×4)
13. R epeat steps 11–12 for each nut plate on the remaining three corners of the mounting surface.
14. I nstall the rubber gasket on the back of the chartplotter. The top and bottom sections
line up with the holes.
15. I f you will not have access to the back of the chartplotter after you mount it, connect
all necessary cables to the chartplotter before placing it into the cutout.
16. P lace the chartplotter into the cutout.
17. S ecure the chartplotter to the mounting surface using the included 70 mm M4 × 0.7
screws and 7 mm black nylon washers.
NotE: To prevent corrosion of the metal contacts, cover unused connectors
(page 17) with the attached weather caps.
18. I nstall the mounting covers by snapping them into place.

Mounting the GPS 17x Antenna

You can surface mount the GPS 17x antenna, attach it to a standard 1 in. OD pipe-threaded-pole marine mount (14 threads-per-inch—not
included), or install the antenna under fiberglass.
Select a suitable location for the GPS 17x antenna on your boat. To ensure the best reception, mount the GPS 17x antenna in a location that has
a clear, unobstructed view of the sky in all directions.
• Avoid mounting the GPS 17x antenna where it is shaded by the superstructure of the boat,
a radome antenna, or a mast.
• On a sailboat, avoid mounting the GPS 17x antenna high on the mast to prevent inaccurate
speed readings caused by excessive heeling.
• The GPS 17x antenna provides more-stable readings when located nearer to water level.
• Mount the GPS 17x antenna at least 3 ft. (1 m) away from (preferably above) the path
of any radar beam or a VHF radio antenna.
Temporarily secure the antenna in the preferred mounting location and test it for correct
operation. If you experience interference with other electronics, try a different location. After
you verify correct operation, permanently mount the antenna.
tools required (not included):
• Drill and drill bits
• Screwdrivers
• Marine sealant (optional)
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Flush-mounting a GPSMAP 6000 or 7000 Series Chartplotter
60 mm M3×0.5
Rubber gasket
(4 pieces)
Mounting covers (×2)
EMI
GPS 17x Placement Considerations
GPSMAP 6000/7000 Series Installation Instructions
Nut plate (×4)
screw (×4)
Mounting surface
Better
Good
EMI (Electromagnetic Interference)
from engine components
Above - best
Below - OK
Radar
VHF Radio Antenna
Best
3 ft.
(1 m)