1.Installation of Standard Equipment

1.1Installation of Display Unit

Mounting considerations

The display unit can be installed on a tabletop, on the overhead or flush mounted in a console or panel.

Hard Cover

Tabletop

Overhead

Figure 1-1 Tabletop, overhead mounting methods

When selecting a mounting location for the display unit keep the following in mind:

Keep the display unit out of direct sunlight.

The temperature and humidity should be moderate and stable.

Locate the unit away from exhaust pipes and vents.

The mounting location should be well ventilated.

Mount the unit where shock and vibration are minimal.

Keep the unit away electromagnetic field generating equipment such as motor, generator.

For maintenance and checking purposes, leave sufficient space at the sides and rear of the unit and leave slack in cables.

A magnetic compass will be affected if placed too close to the display unit. Observe the following compass safe distances to prevent disturbance to the magnetic compass:

Standard compass: 0.98 meters

Steering compass: 0.74 meters

Rubber Cushions which absorb vibration (supplied) maybe attached as below if vibration is a problem.

45 5mm

Rubber cushion TM-166 No.18 black

Aline with edge of hanger.

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Furuno GP-1850D Installation of Standard Equipment, Installation of Display Unit, Mounting considerations