Monitor TAD-214-W300, Installation Instructions & Operating Manual

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Installation Instructions
1. Positioning
Before installation careful consideration needs to be given as to the
location of the control box and sensors. Every type of boat will be
different, as will each owners preferences; there is no ‘one -fits- all’
recommendation, however if the following considerations and guidance
are followed the best operating condition will be achieved.
a.
Discreet Location, to protect it from wilful damage and
disablement the control box is manufactured void of any external
logos or information which identifies it as an alarm, to further
protect it a discreet location should be selected that also allows
sufficient access to fit and maintain the unit.
b.
Vicinity to power source, antenna and sensors, the
location should also be such that the routing of cables can be
minimised and when finished discreet. In addition an absolute must
be the location of the antenna (see below) and the consequential
cable route from the control unit.
It is essential that a fused (5A)
12V supply that is not switched by a Master Switch and ‘therefore
permanently- on’ is used. NB 24V configurations are available.
c. Antenna location, there are different types of antenna
available, depending on hull material and personal choice.
Experience has taught us that it is impossible to say the maximum
thickness of fibreglass that the standard self adhesive antenna will
comfortably operate through, in some cases they have performed
well through 25mm, in other situations 15mm has proven to limit
the operation. One thing is clear, if the structure is of metallic
construction the antenna will not operate effectively through it. It is
essential that a ‘Through Deck’ antenna be used on metallic or thick
fibreglass structures. For fibreglass under 20-25mm thick the
standard self adhesive antenna is better suited. In all cases test the
operation of the antenna before any permanent fixings are made.
Antenna are supplied with integral 5m leads, if this is insufficient 5m
extension leads are available.