Installation Of Standard Equipment; Installation Of Display Unit - Furuno GP-1850 Installation Manual

1. Installation of Standard Equipment

1.1 Installation of Display Unit

Mounting considerations
The display unit can be installed on a tabletop, on the overhead or flush mounted
in a console or panel.
When selecting a mounting location for the display unit keep the following in mind:
• Keep the display unit out of direct sunlight.
• The temperature and humidity should be moderate and stable.
• Locate the unit away from exhaust pipes and vents.
• The mounting location should be well ventilated.
• Mount the unit where shock and vibration are minimal.
• Keep the unit away electromagnetic field generating equipment such as motor,
generator.
• For maintenance and checking purposes, leave sufficient space at the sides
and rear of the unit and leave slack in cables.
• A magnetic compass will be affected if placed too close to the display unit.
Observe the following compass safe distances to prevent disturbance to the
magnetic compass:
• Rubber Cushions which absorb vibration (supplied) maybe attached as below
if vibration is a problem.
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Figure 1-1 Tabletop, overhead mounting methods
Standard compass: 0.98 meters
Steering compass: 0.74 meters
45 5mm
Aline with edge
of hanger.
Tabletop
Rubber cushion
TM-166 No.18 black
1-1
Overhead