1.1.3 Fastening the antenna unit to the mounting platform

The antenna unit may be assembled before hoisting it to the mounting platform. However, do not lift the antenna unit by the radiator. Always hold the unit by its housing. When using a crane or hoist, lift the unit by the hoist rings which should be fastened to the bolt fixing covers of the antenna housing.

CAUTION

DO NOT hoist the antenna unit by the radiator; hoist it by the hoist rings. (Be sure to remove rings after hoisting the antenna unit.)

Hoist

NO!

ring

 

1.Construct a suitable mounting platform referring to the outline drawing at the back of the manual.

2.Drill four mounting holes of 15 mm diameter and one cable entry hole of about 50 mm diameter in the mounting platform.

3.Lay the rubber mat (supplied) on the mounting platform.

4.Place the antenna unit on the rubber mat orienting the unit so the bow mark on its base is facing the ship's bow.

Ground terminal

Rubber mat

Bow mark

Figure 1-3 Antenna unit, front view

5.Fasten the antenna unit to the mounting platform with four sets of M12X60 hex bolts, nuts, flat washers and seal washers (supplied).

6.Using hex bolt (M6X25), nut (M6) and flat washer (M6), establish the ground system on the mounting platform as shown in Figure 1-4. The location should be within 370 mm of the ground terminal on the antenna unit. Connect the ground wire (RW-4747, 370 mm, supplied) between the grounding point and ground terminal on the antenna unit. Coat the entire ground system with silicone sealant (supplied).

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Furuno FR-2115-B installation manual Fastening the antenna unit to the mounting platform