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GPS 17x NMEA 0183 HVS Installation Instructions

The Garmin GPS 17x NMEA 0183 HVS high-sensitivity GPS antenna provides position information over NMEA 0183. The GPS 17x NMEA 0183 HVS can be connected to a Garmin chartplotter or a NMEA 0183-compliant device.

The GPS 17x antenna must be properly installed according to the following instructions. You need the appropriate fasteners, tools, and mounts listed in each section. These items are available at most marine dealers. Always wear safety goggles, ear protection, and a dust mask when drilling, cutting, or sanding. When drilling or cutting, always check what is on the opposite side of the surface.

If you experience difficulty installing the unit, seek the assistance of a professional installer or contact Garmin Product Support by phone at 913/397.8200 or 800/800.1020. Go to www.garmin.com/support/ for more information. In Europe, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. at 44/0870.8501241.

WARNING: See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information.

Product Registration

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For future reference, write the serial number assigned to your GPS 17x in the space provided. It is located on a sticker on the back of the unit.

Serial number

Packing List and Accessories

Before installing your unit, confirm that your package includes the following items. If any parts are missing, contact your Garmin dealer immediately.

Standard Package

•GPS 17x Antenna

•Surface-mount bracket

•Pole-mount bracket

•Under-deck-mount bracket

•Mounting hardware (screws and adhesive pads)

•Power/data cable

•Installation instructions

Tools Needed

•Drill

•Drill bit—surface-mount pilot-holes (see table)

•Drill bit—3/4 in. (19 mm) pole-mount cable- hole

•Hole saw, 1 in. (25 mm)—surface-mount cable-hole

•Screwdriver—surface mount screws

•Center punch and hammer

(to mark surface-mount pilot holes)

•Countersink bit (when mounting on fiberglass)

•Marine sealant (for some mounting options)

Material

 

Material Thickness

Material Thickness

Hole Size

Hole Size

 

Hole Size

 

 

(in.)

(mm)

(in.)

(mm)

 

(Drill Number)

Aluminum

 

from 1/32 to 5/64

from 0.76 to 2.03

.128

3.25

 

30

alloy sheet

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

from 3/32 to 3/8

from 2.28 to 9.52

.147

3.73

 

26

metal

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fiberglass—all thicknesses

 

.140

3.56

 

28

High Density Plastic—all thicknesses

 

.125

3.17

 

1/8

Plywood (resin impregnated)—Professional installation

.144

3.66

 

27

recommended

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pilot Hole Size Table

 

 

 

February 2008

 

190-00885-90 Rev. B

 

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