GPSMAP
®
500/700/800/1000 Series
and echoMAP™ 50/70 Series Flat-
Mount Kit Installation Instructions
The hardware included in this kit allows you to mount your
device so the screen is even, or flat with the mounting surface.
This type of mounting requires full access to the back of the
mounting surface, and the ability to precisely cut or fabricate the
mounting surface to complete the installation with the desired
appearance. Professional installation by a technician or
company with dashboard modification experience is highly
recommended.
Important Safety Information
CAUTION
Always wear safety goggles, ear protection, and a dust mask
when drilling, cutting, or sanding.
NOTICE
When drilling or cutting, always check what is on the opposite
side of the surface.
Contacting Garmin Product Support
• Go to
and click
Contact Support
for in-country support information.
• In the USA, call (913) 397.8200 or (800) 800.1020.
• In the UK, call 0808 2380000.
• In Europe, call +44 (0) 870.8501241.
Tools Needed
• Drill and drill bits
• #2 Phillips screwdriver
• Marine sealant
•
7
/
64
in. (3 mm) hex screwdriver or bit
•
9
/
32
in. (7 mm) wrench or socket
• Precision cutting tool appropriate for the mounting surface
• File and sandpaper
• Additional screws appropriate for the mounting surface, if
needed
• Router and router bits, if needed
• Mounting-surface reinforcing material, if needed
Flat Mount Considerations
NOTICE
This device should be mounted in a location that is not exposed
to extreme temperatures or conditions. The temperature range
for this device is listed in the product specifications. Extended
exposure to temperatures exceeding the specified temperature
range, in storage or operating conditions, may cause device
failure. Extreme-temperature-induced damage and related
consequences are not covered by the warranty.
You can use the template, gasket, brackets, and hardware
included in this kit to mount the device flat with the dashboard.
When selecting a mounting location, observe these
considerations.
• When mounting the device flat with the front of the
dashboard, the surface around the bezel of the device must
be no thicker than
1
/
8
in. (3.2 mm).
◦ If your dashboard is thicker than
1
/
8
in. (3.2 mm)
À
, you
must use a router or other appropriate tool to reduce the
thickness of the dashboard
Á
around the device cutout.
◦ If your dashboard is thinner than
1
/
8
in. (3.2 mm)
Â
and
unable to support the weight of the device, you must add
a suitable reinforcement
Ã
around the device cutout to
increase the thickness of the surface. The reinforcement
material must be sturdy enough to support the weight of
the device.
• The location should provide optimal viewing as you operate
your boat.
• The location should allow for easy access to all device
interfaces, such as the keypad, touchscreen, and card
reader, if applicable.
• The location must be sturdy enough to support the weight of
the device and protect it from excessive vibration or shock.
• To avoid interference with a magnetic compass, the device
should not be installed closer to a compass than the
compass-safe distance value listed in the product
specifications.
• The location must allow room for the routing and connection
of the cables.
About the Flat Mount Bracket
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