Mounting the Compass with the Cable Routed Through the Pole
1 If necessary, attach the stainless steel pole to the boat:
1.1Position the pole in the selected location, and mark the approximate center of the pole.
1.2Drill a hole using a 19 mm (
3
/
4
in.) drill bit for the cable to pass through.
1.3Fasten the pole to the boat.
2 Screw the included metal nut onto the threaded pole as close to the base as possible.
3 Route the cable through the pole, through the pole-mount adapter, and connect it to the compass .
4 Place the compass on the pole-mount adapter, and fasten the included M4 screws to secure it.
5 Screw the pole-mount adapter onto the pole, but do not fully tighten it.
6 Apply the included adhesive around the threads of the pole.
7 Align the compass so it is pointed in the same direction as the boat.
NOTE: You can use the sights on the top of the compass to help align it.
8 While holding the compass steady, finger tighten the nut.
9 Using a 35 mm (1
3
/
8
in.) wrench, turn the nut
1
/
4
turn to secure it.
10 After the compass is secured on the pole mount, fill the vertical cable slot with a marine sealant (optional).
11 Wipe off any excess adhesive or marine sealant.
12 Route the cable away from sources of electronic interference.
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