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4.
INSTALLATION
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Failure to follow the following installation guidelines may cause the GlobalFix V5
to operate incorrectly.
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Do not mount the GlobalFix V5 closer than 1.0 metre to any steering compass as
this may affect the accuracy of the compass.
!
Keep the GlobalFix V5 away from any strong magnetic sources such as
loudspeakers, compass compensation magnets, etc.
!
Do not install or operate in a location subject to high intensity RF fields (e.g.radar
or communications antennas)
!
GNSS operation may be impaired if operated within 10m of GMDSS sat-com
systems.
4.1
Location
The location selected must be sufficiently robust to support the weight of the entire unit.
Exposure to the elements and surrounding hazards along with vibration should also be
taken into consideration when choosing the location. Ensure that the mounting location
allows easy access to the GlobalFix V5 for emergency use, maintenance and servicing.
Ensure that a Category 1 housing is installed to a
vertical surface where the beacon can float free
from the sinking vessel.
4.2
Removal from and Re-fitting to
the Automatic Release Housing
To access the bracket's five pre-drilled mounting
holes, remove the bracket's lid by turning the
spring loaded knob on the lid 1/4 turn counter
clockwise and pulling. The lid will lift away from
the top of the base and disengage at the bottom
of the base. The lid is tethered to the base to
help prevent loss. (If this tether is somehow
broken off, please have it replaced to prevent the
inadvertent loss of the top cover.)
Pull the beacon with steady pressure from the bracket. For normal use situations, four of
the five holes can be used to mount the bracket. It is therefore not necessary to remove the
HydroFix HRU to mount the bracket using all five holes.
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GlobalFix V5 User Manual
912S-04064 - 01.02
15/11/2022
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