Raymarine VCM100, Installation Instructions Manual

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4.2 Mounting
Radar scanner installation procedures
Important installation information.
The radar scanner is supplied in 3 parts, each involving a separate
installation procedure:
1. Install the VCM100 voltage converter module.
2. Secure the radar pedestal to a suitable mounting platform.
3. Attach the antenna to the pedestal.
Mounting the VCM100
Before mounting the unit, ensure that you have:
• Selected a suitable location.
• Identified the cable connections and route that the cables will take.
Note: Do NOT connect any cables to the power supply until the
following steps have been completed.
1. Check the selected location for the unit. The VCM100 requires a
clear, flat area with suitable space for routing the cables below
the unit.
2. Hold the VCM100 in place in the required mounting location.
3. Using a pencil, mark the drilling area inside the mounting lug on
each side of the VCM100 unit.
4. Using a 3 mm drill bit, drill a hole through the pencil marks.
5. Align the VCM100 mounting lugs with the drill holes.
6. Hold the VCM100 in place.
7. Using a suitable screwdriver, screw the self-tapping mounting
screws through the mounting lug holes, into the drilled holes.
8. Connect the cables, according to the instructions provided in
this handbook.
9. Hold the cable clamp in place over the cables, approximately 50
mm (2”) below the mounted VCM100 unit.
10. Using a pencil, mark the drilling area inside each mounting
bracket hole.
ENSURE THE CABLES DO NOT COVER THE HOLES.
11. Using a 3 mm drill bit, drill a hole through the pencil marks.
12. Hold the cable clamp in place, each hole aligned with the drill
holes.
13. Using a suitable screwdriver, screw the self-tapping mounting
screws through the bracket holes, into the drilled holes.
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