How To Install The Equipment; Transceiver Unit Fm-8900S - Furuno FM-8900S Installation Manual

1. HOW TO INSTALL THE
EQUIPMENT
This chapter shows you how to install the units of the system. The transceiver unit and handset
are standard supply. All other units are optional supply. (The junction box is standard supply in
some installations.)
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Transceiver Unit FM-8900S

1.1.1 General installation remarks
The transceiver unit can be installed on a desktop (with hanger), underneath a desktop, overhead,
bulkhead, or in a console (requires a flush mount kit). Select a location where the controls can be
easily operated and a location that is near the power source and the ground location. Additionally,
select a location that meets the following conditions:
• Select a location away from water spray and water splash.
• The location must not be in direct sunlight, because of heat that can increase inside the unit.
• Leave some additional length in cables to allow a service technician to move the radio from its nor-
mal location with the cables connected.
• Do not install the unit where flammable gases are stored.
• Select a location that provides good ventilation.
• Make sure the location can hold the weight of the unit under the condition of continued vibration
normally found on the ship. If necessary, strengthen the location. For added support use nuts, bolts
and washers (instead of self-tapping screws) to fasten the unit.
• Leave enough space at the sides and rear of the unit for maintenance and service purposes and
to provide cool air. See the outline drawings at the back of this manual for recommended service
space.
• For Solas Convention vessels, the mounting location must satisfy the conditions of Regulations 22
Navigation bridge visibility.
• For installation in a console, select a location where the display can be easily seen.
• The transceiver unit causes interference to a magnetic compass if put too close to the compass.
Follow the compass safe distance in the safety instructions to prevent interference to a magnetic
compass.
1.1.2 Desktop, bulkhead, overhead installation
1. Use the hanger as a template to mark the fixing holes in the installation location.
2. Fix the hanger to the location with the self-tapping screws and washers (supplied). (For the
overhead mount, use nuts, bolts and washers instead of the self-tapping screws.)
3. Screw the knob bolts with the washers into the transceiver unit.
4. Set the transceiver unit to the hanger and tighten the knob bolts.
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