9 CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE

■Supplied accessories

Mounting bracket

For mounting bracket

 

Knob bolts

Flat washers (M5)

 

Screws (5⋅20) Spring washers (M5)

Microphone hanger

DC power cable

Warning sticker

and screws (3⋅16)

(OPC-891)

 

■Antenna

A key element in the performance of any communication system is the antenna. Ask your dealer about antennas and the best place to mount them.

■Fuse replacement

One fuse is installed in the supplied DC power cable. If a fuse blows or the transceiver stops functioning, track down the source of the problem, if possible, and replace the damaged fuse with a new one of the proper rating.

Fuse rating: 10 A

■Mounting the transceiver

DUsing the supplied mounting bracket

The universal mounting bracket supplied with your transceiver allows overhead or dashboard mounting.

•Mount the transceiver securely with the 2 supplied screws (5 ⋅ 20) to a surface which is more than 10 mm thick and can support more than 5 kg.

•Mount the transceiver so that the face of the transceiver is at 90° to your line of sight when operating it.

CAUTION: KEEP the transceiver and microphone at least 1 meter away from your vessel’s magnetic navigation com- pass.

NOTE: Check the installation angle; the function display may not be easy-to-read at some angles.

EXAMPLE

Flat washer

Spring washer Knob bolt

Screw

(5 ⋅ 20 mm)

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