3.1 Selecting a location
Warnings and cautions
Important:
Before proceeding, ensure that you have read and understood the warnings and
cautions provided in the
section of this document.
General location requirements
Below are important requirements that need to be considered when choosing a suitable location to
install your product.
The product is suitable for mounting above or below decks.
The product should be mounted in a location where it will be:
• protected from physical damage and excessive vibration.
• well ventilated and away from heat sources.
• away from any potential ignition source such as an engine room, near fuel tanks or a gas locker.
• easily accessible for operations.
When choosing a location for the product, consider the following to ensure reliable and trouble-free
operation:
• Access — there must be sufficient space to enable cable connections and to avoid tight cable
bends.
• Electrical interference — the product should be mounted far enough away from any equipment
that may cause interference such as engines, motors, generators, radio transmitters / receivers and
cables carrying high power.
• Magnetic compass — refer to the
Compass safe distance
section in this document for advice on
maintaining a suitable distance between this product and any compasses on your vessel.
• Mounting surface — ensure the product is adequately supported on a secure surface. Refer to the
weight information provided in the
Technical specification
for this product and ensure that the
intended mounting surface is suitable for bearing the product weight. Do NOT mount units or cut
holes in places which may damage the structure of the vessel.
Site Requirements
When selecting a location ensure that following requirements are adhered to:
• There must be no obstacles between the user and the pilot controller.
• The pilot controller must be located within easy reach of the usual seated helm position.
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