Furuno FAR-2228 Installation Manual page 100

2. WIRING
Note: If it is necessary to open the front cover after installing the DE-ICER kit, re-
move the de-icer power cable from the locking wire saddle shown in the following
figure then detach the cover slowly to prevent damage to the heater.
11. Coat the O-ring in the gland for the microwave coaxial cable with silicon grease.
12. Coat the mating surface between the coaxial connector of the cable and the wave-
guide flange on the Antenna Unit with the supplied waterproofing compound.
Note: Do not coat the O-ring with the waterproofing compound.
13. Fasten the coaxial connector to the waveguide flange with three sets of M6 20
hex bolts, M6 spring washers and M6 nuts.
REAR REAR REAR
14. Tape the cable with two or more
turns of self-bonding tape then wrap
with PVC tape.
15. Secure the cable with fixing bands (supplied) or the op-
tional clamping metal (Type: 03-011-3228, Code no.:
100-049-620) to the mast and to the wheelhouse struc-
ture. For the optional through-deck cable gland, see the
outline drawing at the back of this manual.
16. Reconnect the performance monitor connector (J807).
17. Check that the gasket on the front and rear cover is seated properly, then close
the covers. The torque for the fixing bolts must be 28.0 N•m.
Note: For the de-icer specifications, take care not to hit the heater elements on
the chassis or radiator. If the heater hits something, unfasten the fixing screws for
the heater to adjust the position of the heater. Then fix the heater again.
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FRONT FRONT
Remove the de-icer power cable from the locking Remove the de-icer power cable from the locking
wire saddle to open the front cover. wire saddle to open the front cover.
Coat surface of flange with
waterproofing compound.
Hex bolt Spring
washer
5 cm
Nut
Coaxial
connector
ø7
Fixing band