Furuno FAR-3230S-BB, Installation Manual

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1. INSTALLATION
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1.1.5 How to fasten the antenna unit to the mounting platform
1. Construct a suitable mounting platform referring to the outline drawing at the end
of this manual.
• The diameter of the mast for fixing the antenna unit platform must be over 250
mm.
• The thickness of the antenna unit platform must be over 15 mm.
• The reinforcement rib must be installed diagonally as shown below.
2. Referring to the outline drawing, drill eight mounting holes in the mounting plat-
form.
3. Put the antenna unit on the mounting platform, then orient the unit so the bow
mark on its base is facing the ship’s bow.
4. Fasten the antenna unit to the mounting platform with M12 × 70 hex bolts, nuts, flat
washers, spring washers and seal washers (supplied). The torque must be 49
N•m.
Note: The bolts can also be inserted from the underside of the platform.
Over 15 mm
250 mm diameter or more, 6 mm thick or more
Use two nuts.
Ship's bow
Install the
reinforcement
rib diagonally.
Bottom view
Seal washer
Corrosion
proof rubber
mat
Use two nuts.
(Torque 49 N•m)
Flat washer
Spring washer
M12×70
(eight places)