Installation; Installing The Unit; Dc Connections - GME GA9800 Instruction Manual

panel Mounting
GeNeRAL
It is advisable to spend a little time selecting the best
location for your gX300. The mounting bracket can be
rotated above, below or behind the radio enabling the radio
to be mounted in a wide range of locations. In addition,
an optional flush mounting kit allows the radio to be flush
mounted in a panel or dashboard.
Keep the following points in mind
when choosing a location:
• The gX300 is designed to meet Ip55* standard.
We recommended you select a location that will
minimise excessive exposure to continuous rain
or spray.
• Select a location that won't expose your radio
to continuous direct sunlight which could cause
overheating.
• Ensure the location allows a free flow of air around
the heat sink on the back of the radio.
• The microphone and all controls should be readily
accessible and the loud speaker easily heard from
the normal steering or driving position. An extension
speaker can be installed if required.
• Components and currents in the radio create
magnetic fields. To avoid interference to compasses,
ships autopilot sensors etc, the gX300 should be
mounted at least 300 mm from such devices.

INSTALLING The UNIT

After choosing a location, hold the unit with the mounting
bracket attached, to the desired position and mark the
location with a pencil. Remove the mounting bracket from
the radio and drill the mounting holes. bolt or screw the
bracket in place using hardware suitable for the mounting
surface. The unit is supplied with stainless steel screws,
however, if the mounting surface is unsuitable for screws
pAgE 8

INSTALLATION

Overhead Mounting
INSTRUCTION MANUAl
Upright Mounting
you may need to replace these with stainless steel bolts.
Remember the fixings for overhead mounted units may
have to withstand heavy pounding when a vessel is in
rough water or being towed on a trailer or the vehicle is
on rough road.

DC CONNeCTIONS

Connect the RED power lead to the positive (+) side of the
battery or to an accessory point in the vessel or vehicle's
fuse box.
Connect the blACK power lead to the negative (-) side of
the battery or to a ground point in your vessel or vehicle.
Note: The DC Connector is not waterproof. If installed in
an exposed location, the connector should be protected
with waterproof tape to prevent water ingress.
IMPORTANT: The RED power lead is fitted with a 2 Amp
fuse. If the fuse blows, use only a standard 2 Amp (3Ag)
fuse as a replacement. Use of a higher rated fuse or a
slow-blow type could result in damage to your radio which
would void the warranty
If required, an extension speaker may be installed to
improve sound levels in noisy environments or in locations
further away from the steering or driving position. For
locations exposed to water we recommend the SpK45
which will fit the supplied adaptor that connects to the
extension speaker socket on the rear of the radio.
*Refer: www.gme.net.au/IpRatings/IpRatings.html
Flush Mounting (Optional MK001W/b
flush mounting kit available)
gX 300