3 Installation
3.1 Introduction - Installation
WARNING: Read and understand the
safety chapter before you install the
product.
CAUTION: Use original spare parts
and installation material.
Note: Refer to www.husqvarna.com for more
information about installation.
3.2 Primary components for installation
The installation includes the components that
follow:
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Robotic lawn mower, that cuts the lawn
automatically.
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Charging station, that charges the product.
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Power supply, which is connected to the
charging station and a 100-240V power
outlet.
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Reference station, that receives satellite
signals and sends correction data to the
robotic lawn mower.
•
Power supply, which is connected to the
reference station and a 100-240V power
outlet.
•
Mobile device with the EPOS app for
installation of the product.
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Mobile device with the Automower
®
Connect
app to do settings for the product.
3.3 General preparations
CAUTION: Water filled holes in the
lawn can cause damage to the
product.
CAUTION: Read the installation
chapter before you start the
installation.
•
Make a blueprint of the work area and
include all obstacles. This makes it easier to
examine where to put the charging station,
the
Virtual boundary and the Virtual guide.
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Make a mark on the blueprint where to put
the charging station, reference station,
Stay-
out zones and Virtual guide.
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Fill in holes in the lawn.
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Cut the grass before you install the product.
Make sure that the grass is maximum 10
cm / 4 in.
Note: The first weeks after installation the sound
level when cutting the grass can be higher than
usual. The sound level will decrease when the
product has operated for some time.
3.4 To examine where to put the
reference station
CAUTION: If there is a lightening rod
near by, do not install the reference
station higher than the lightening rod.
•
Install the reference station in a high open
position with free view to the sky to receive
sufficient satellite signals. Install the
reference station at minimum 1.5 m / 5 ft.
height. Recommended height is 2.5 m / 8 ft.
Note: On the northern hemisphere there are
more satellites in a southerly direction.
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Install the reference station on a post or a
wall. It is recommended to install the
reference station on a post that is attached
on a roof top or similar. The post must be
3.5-5.5 cm / 1.4-2.2 in. in diameter to fit the
attachments on the reference station.
Note: If the reference station is installed on a
wall the top of the reference station must be
above the wall. There must be no metal in
the wall.
•
Install the reference station on a fixed object
that does not move or rotate.
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