Installing The Pilot 3300 Display Unit And Other Instruments - NorthStar NS3300 AutoPilot Installation Manual

3-8 Installing the PILOT 3300 display unit and other instruments

There are two mounting arrangements:
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Flush mounting directions
1 Cut a hole in the bulkhead for the display unit using the flush mount template as a guide.
2 Drill four holes for the mounting studs using the flush mount template as a guide.
3 Screw the four studs into the brass inserts in the back of the display unit.
4 Sit the display unit in place and fit the washers and nuts to the studs.
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Select a position where the display unit will be:
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Bracket mounting directions
1 Fix the mounting bracket onto the boat using the four stainless steel screws.
2 Hold the display unit in place in the mounting bracket. Fit the mounting bracket knobs into the display unit
3 Adjust the tilt of the display for best viewing, then hand tighten the knobs on the mounting bracket.
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Flush mounting requires a solid panel with access behind for wiring and mounting screws. After flush
mounting, the display cannot be tilted or moved after installation to reduce any unwanted glare or
reflections. Carefully select the best viewing position before installation. This would generally be in a
shaded area.
Bracket mounting requires a panel for mounting the bracket. Ensure that the panel is not likely to deform
and is not subject to excessive vibration. The bracket can be tilted and the dispaly can be removed after
each use.
At least 4" (100 mm) away from the compass.
At least 12" (300 mm) away from any radio transmitter.
At least 4 ft (1.2 m) away from any antenna.
Easy to read and operate. If possible, mount the display unit in front of the navigator or to the right of the
navigator because the LCD display is more readable from these positions.
Not exposed to the direct sun or water.
Protected from physical damage during
rough sea passages.
Easy to access the DC power source.
Convenient to route the transducer cables.
and do up the knobs loosely.
Northstar NS3300 Pilot System Intallation