Lowrance electronic LWX-1 installation instructions AR Flush Mount Installation through deck

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4.Align the AR in the general position desired and screw the AR Mast Mount onto the Antenna Mount (hand-tighten as much as possible

– DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN). Note that the AR is a friction fit de- signed to allow for the occasional hand alignment.

5.With the AR Mast Mount installed, align the AR in position desired and re-tighten the four AR Bolt & Nuts.

6.Insert AR Screw Caps into AR Bolt recesses on the AR Cover.

2.AR Flush Mount Installation (through deck)

AR Flush Mount with cable routed through the deck.

To use AR Flush Mount through-deck installation:

1.Remove the four AR Bolts & Nuts (the AR Cover and AR Base are factory fitted – DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SEPARATE THEM)

2.Use the AR Gasket as a template to mark where the AR Mounting Screws and AR Interconnect Cable holes are to be pre-drilled

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Contents LWX-1 Copyright 2009 Navico LWX-1 package include Main ComponentsMounting Components LWX-1 Installation Options AR Mast Mount Installation To use AR Mast Mount InstallationAR Flush Mount Installation through deck To use AR Flush Mount through-deck installationAR Flush Mount Installation above deck To use AR Flush Mount above-deck installationIM Installation To install the IMLWX-1 Status Indicators Power LED indicates LWX-1 PowerStatus LED indicates LWX-1 Status LED on blinks ON/OFF three times during the power-up cycle LWX-1 Sirius Activation To activate a Sirius subscription Page Navico Place ESN sticker here Copyright 988-0158-13A*All Rights Reserved Navico Holding AS
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