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GMR

 Fantom

 18/24

Installation Instructions

Important Safety Information

 WARNING

See the 

Important Safety and Product Information

 guide in the 

product box for product warnings and other important 

information.
The radar transmits electromagnetic energy. Ensure that the 

radar is installed according to the recommendations in these 

instructions and that all personnel are clear of the path of the 

radar beam before transmitting. When properly installed and 

operated, the use of this radar conforms to the requirements of 

ANSI/IEEE C95.1-1992 Standard for Safety Levels with Respect 

to Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields.
When the radar is transmitting, do not look directly at the 

antenna at close range; eyes are the most sensitive part of the 

body to electromagnetic energy.
When connecting the power cable, do not remove the in-line 

fuse holder. To prevent the possibility of injury or product 

damage caused by fire or overheating, the appropriate fuse 

must be in place as indicated in the product specifications. In 

addition, connecting the power cable without the appropriate 

fuse in place voids the product warranty.

 CAUTION

This device should be used only as a navigational aid. Do not 

attempt to use the device for any purpose requiring precise 

measurement of direction, distance, location, or topography.
Always wear safety goggles, ear protection, and a dust mask 

when drilling, cutting, or sanding.
Opening the device may result in personal injury and/or damage 

to the device. This device contains no user-serviceable parts, 

and should be opened only by a Garmin

®

 authorized service 

technician. Any damage resulting from opening the unit by 

anyone other than a Garmin authorized service technician will 

not be covered by the Garmin warranty.

NOTICE

When drilling or cutting, always check what is on the opposite 

side of the surface.

Registering Your Device

Help us better support you by completing our online registration 

today.
• Go to 

my.garmin.com

.

• Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in a safe 

place.

Contacting Garmin Product Support

• Go to 

www.garmin.com/support/

 for in-country support 

information.

• In the USA, call 913-397-8200 or 1-800-800-1020.
• In the UK, call 0808 238 0000.

• In Europe, call +44 (0) 870 850 1241.

Loading the New Software on a Memory Card

1

Insert a memory card into the card slot on the computer.

2

Go to 

www.garmin.com/support/software/marine.html

.

3

Select 

Download

 next to 

GPSMAP Series with SD Card

.

4

Read and agree to the terms.

5

Select 

Download

.

6

Select 

Run

.

7

Select the drive associated with the memory card, and select 

Next

 > 

Finish

.

Updating the Device Software

Before you can update the software, you must obtain a 

software-update memory card or load the latest software onto a 

memory card.

1

Turn on the chartplotter.

2

After the home screen appears, insert the memory card into 

the card slot.

NOTE: 

In order for the software update instructions to 

appear, the device must be fully booted before the card is 

inserted.

3

Follow the on-screen instructions.

4

Wait several minutes while the software update process 

completes.

5

When prompted, leave the memory card in place and restart 

the chartplotter manually.

6

Remove the memory card.

NOTE: 

If the memory card is removed before the device 

restarts fully, the software update is not complete.

Tools Needed

• Drill
• 9.5 mm (

3

/

8

 in.) drill bit

• 32 mm (1 

1

/

4

 in.) drill bit (optional)

• 4 mm (

13

/

32

 in.) hex wrench

• 13 mm (

1

/

2

 in.) wrench and torque wrench

• Marine sealant

Mounting Considerations

To complete the installation, you need the appropriate fasteners, 

tools, and mounts. These items are available at most marine 

dealers.

• It is highly recommended that the device is mounted out of 

range of personnel, with the horizontal beam width above 

head height. To avoid exposure to harmful radio frequency 

(RF) levels, the device should not be mounted closer to 

people than the maximum safe distance value listed in the 

product specifications.

• The device should be mounted high above the ship’s keel 

line with minimal blockage between the vessel and the radar 

beam. Obstructions may cause blind and shadow sectors, or 

generate false echoes. The higher the installation position, 

the farther the radome can detect targets.

• The device should be mounted on a flat surface or a platform 

that is parallel to the vessel's water line and is sturdy enough 

to support the device's weight. The weight for each model is 

listed in the product specifications.

• Most radar beams spread vertically 12.5° above 

À

 and 12.5° 

below 

Á

 the radome's radiating element. On vessels with 

higher bow angles at cruise speed, the installation angle can 

be lowered to point the beam slightly downward to the 

waterline while at rest. Use shims if necessary.

December 2016

Printed in Taiwan

190-02124-02_0A

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