Furuno FR-2135S manual Fastening the scanner unit to the mounting platform

Fastening the scanner unit to the mounting platform

See the figure on the next page for scanner unit mounting.

1.Referring to the scanner outline drawing, drill four bolt holes (15 mm dia.) in the radar mast platform or the deck.

•The diameter of the mast for fixing the scanner unit platform must be over 15 mm.

•The thickness of the scanner unit platform must be over 15 mm.

•The reinforcement ribs must be installed diagonally as shown below.

Over 15 mm

Use two nuts.

250 mm diameter or more,

6 mm thick or more

Install the reinforcement ribs diagonally.

Ship’s bow

BOTTOM VIEW

Figure 1-5 Installation of reinforcement ribs

2.Place the corrosion-proof rubber mat (supplied) on the mounting platform.

3.Hoist the scanner unit as shown on page 1-3 and place it on the rubber mat. Orient the cable gland toward the ship’s stern (or port, starboard). Remove the lifting fixtures and collars.

4.Fix the scanner base to the mounting platform with four M12x70 hex bolts, nuts, washers and seal washers (supplied).

5.Arrange the grounding terminal at the nearest grounding spot with the M6x25 hex bolt, nut and washers (supplied). Then, fix a ground wire (RW-4747, 340 mm long) to the terminal.

6.Connect the other end of the ground wire to the ground terminal of the scanner unit.

7.Coat grounding terminal and fixing bolts on the scanner unit with silicone seal- ant (supplied).

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