Furuno FAR-3230SW-BB, Installation Manual

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1. INSTALLATION
1-10
How to fasten the unit to the mounting platform
1. Construct a suitable mounting platform referring to the outline drawing at the end
of this manual.
2. Referring to the outline drawing, drill eight mounting holes in the mounting plat-
form.
3. Place the antenna unit on the mounting platform. Orient the unit so the cable
glands face the ship’s stern.
4. Fasten the antenna unit to the mounting platform with eight sets of M12
×
70 hex
bolts, nuts, and seal washers. The torque must be 49 N•m.
Note: The bolts can also be inserted from the underside of the platform.
5. Coat exposed hardware with marine sealant.
• 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.
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
Flat washer
Spring washer
Seal washer
Use two nuts.
(Torque: 49 N•m)
Coat with
marine sealant.
M12x70
(eight places)
Coat with
marine sealant.