Simrad E5024 ECDIS, Installation Instructions Manual

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Hardware installation | E5024 ECDIS Installation Manual
Hardware installation
Mounting location
Choose the mounting locations carefully before you drill or cut. Be sure to leave a direct path
for all of the cables.
Ensure that any holes cut are in a safe position and will not weaken the boat’s structure. If in
doubt, consult a qualified boat builder.
Before cutting a hole in a panel, make sure that there are no hidden electrical wires or other
parts behind the panel.
Do not mount any part where it can be used as a hand hold, where it might be submerged, or
where it will interfere with the operation, launching or retrieving of the boat.
Choose an area where the unit will not be subjected to excessive vibration, or heat.
Choose a location that will not expose the unit to conditions that exceed the IP rating.
Leave sufficient clearance to connect all relevant cables.
For compass safe distance check the back of the units.
For overall width and height requirements, see
“E5000 Dimensional drawings” on page 39
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Warning:
When installing, ensure appropriate safety equipment is used, e.g. ear muffs,
protective glasses, gloves and a dust mask.
Power tools may exceed safe noise levels, and can cast off dangerous projectiles.
The dust from many materials commonly used in boat construction may cause irritation or
damage to eyes, skin, and lungs.
E5000 processor installation
Hold the processor up to the desired location on the mounting surface, and with a pencil or
marker, trace the ‘keyhole’ at each of the four mounting tabs. Remove the processor and mark
the center of the narrow end (top) of each ‘keyhole.’
The supplied fasteners can be used when installing the processor to a wooden or fiberglass
bulkhead. For steel or aluminium it may be preferable to use machine screws with lock nuts.
For supplied fasteners, pre-drill the holes at the marked points with no larger than a 2.7
mm drill bit. When drilling into fibreglass covered in gelcoat, it is recommended to carefully
remove the gelcoat layer with a small countersink bit after the hole has been drilled. This will
prevent the gelcoat from cracking as the fastener is tightened.
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