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Follow these steps to mount the antenna to the
mounting surface.
a.
Place the antenna baseplate over the holes
drilled in the mounting surface and make
sure the forward arrow inside the baseplate
points toward the bow and is parallel to the
vessel’s centerline (see Figure 23). The
antenna’s baseplate should rest squarely atop
the foam seal.
b.
Apply a thin layer of the supplied anti-seize
lubricant to the threads of the four 1/2"-13
bolts to prevent galling.
c.
At each of the two baseplate mounting holes
that you can see without rotating the antenna
assembly, insert a 1/2"-13 bolt from above
and secure it to the mounting surface using a
1/2" flat washer and a 1/2"-13 lock nut from
below (see Figure 24). Make sure both bolt
heads are flush with the antenna’s mounting
plate before proceeding.
CAUTION
Observe the safety warnings printed on the
tube of Loctite
®
anti-seize lubricant:
“Contains mineral oil, calcium hydroxide,
and copper. May cause skin, eye, and
respiratory irritation. Wear eye protection
and gloves.
First aid:
In case of eye or skin
contact, flush with water. Obtain medical
attention for any eye or internal contact.”
FOR
W
ARD
Figure 23: Forward Arrow in Antenna Baseplate
You will need to rotate the antenna assembly
slowly by hand to see all four mounting
holes. You will also need to fully install the
first pair of mounting bolts prior to rotating
the antenna assembly to install the second
pair of bolts. If the antenna assembly hits a
mechanical stop with excessive force, or it hits
the head of a mounting bolt that wasn’t
secured in place, the limit switch might
become damaged.
IMPORTANT!
1/2"-13 Bolt (x4)
R
ubb
er Foot (x4)
Mo
u
nting S
u
rface
1/2" Flat Washer (x4)
1/2"-13 Lock N
u
t (x4)
Antenna Baseplate
Foam Seal
IMPORTANT! Apply
anti-seize to threads
Figure 24: Mounting the Antenna (Side View)
Mount the Antenna
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