Installation; Physical Installation; Transceiver Installation - Simrad RS86 Manual

RS86/RS87 VHF

7 INSTALLATION

7.1 Physical installation

Warning
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The RS86/RS87 is a modular system that is very simple to in-
stall; however, the performance of the radio is directly affected
by the quality of the installation. Please read these instructions
thoroughly before attempting installation. If in any doubt, con-
sult a qualified marine electronics engineer.

7.1.1 Transceiver installation

The transceiver unit is designed to be installed in a concealed
location such as in a locker or behind the switch panel.
The transceiver unit is not waterproof and must,
therefore, not be installed in any location where
it is likely to be exposed to excess moisture (e.g.
a wet locker or an outside locker).
The fins on the top of the transceiver act as a heatsink to dissi-
pate heat generated by the set when in use, which maintains the
high efficiency of the radio. The free circulation of air is essen-
tial – if mounting the transceiver in an enclosed space, ensure
that the space is well ventilated.
The transceiver requires a flat surface with an area of at least
170 x 245 mm (6.8 x 9.8 in) for mounting. Allow sufficient
space beneath the unit to allow cable entry – at least 50 mm
(2.0 in) is recommended. The surface should be rigid and sturdy
enough to be able to support the weight of the unit, taking into
account the shock loads likely to be encountered when the ves-
sel is underway in heavy seas.
Fix the transceiver unit to the surface using the four self-
tapping screws supplied. The four fixing points are at the cor-
ners of the transceiver unit – the bottom two are underneath the
terminal cover (Fig 7.1).
Fig 7.1 - Transceiver box mounting
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