VESSELVIEW 903
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© 2017 Mercury Marine
90-8M0129930 eng MAY 2017
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WARNING
Rotating propellers and pinch points can cause serious injury or death. Stay clear of the sterndrive or outboard engine
when the engine is running.
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WARNING
This unit has not been assessed as a safety component and is not to be relied upon as a safety device.
Specifications
IMPORTANT:
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Always refer to the Operation Manual included with each engine for fuse holder location, fuse rating, and
electrical system overload protection.
This equipment is only intended for connection to 9–16 Vdc, low voltage, electrical systems of boats or similar marine vessels.
Do not connect this equipment to any circuit rated in excess of 16 Vac rms, 22.6 Vpk or 35 Vdc, and only connect to boat
electrical systems powered by batteries or alternators or otherwise only to circuits separated from main voltages by at least
double or reinforced insulation.
This product must not be installed in a manner inconsistent with the recommended procedures set forth in the installation
instructions included with the product. Improper installation or removal of the product can cause injury, or damage to the
vessel or engine components.
Cutting the Instrument Panel
Preparing the Mounting Location
1. Select a suitable location for the VesselView on the boat's instrument panel.
NOTE: The area behind the panel should be clear of any cables, wiring, or other hardware that may interfere with
installation. The mounting location should also provide good visibility from the boat operator's position.
NOTE: Ensure the mounting surface is completely flat. Make adjustments to the mounting surface if fastening in place
puts the VesselView under tension.
2. Disconnect the batteries powering the gauges or SmartCraft components.
3. Cut out the supplied template.
NOTE: Always check the template cutout to the mounting holes on the VesselView before drilling.
4. Use the template to determine the space required for mounting.
5. Prepare the mounting location surface as follows:
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Fiberglass panels:
Apply masking tape to the area being cut to prevent cracking the fiberglass.
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Vinyl
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covered panels:
Use a razor blade to carefully remove the vinyl from the area being cut to avoid tearing the
vinyl.
Cutting the Panel
1. After preparing the area to be cut, tape the mounting template to the panel.
2. Drill four pilot holes at the locations shown on the template for the mounting screws. Pilot hole sizes vary based on
instrument panel construction material. Follow the specifications in the table below.
Material
Pilot hole size
Soft materials—plywood
1.9–2.2 mm (5/64 in.)
Hard material—fiberglass, acrylic, hardwoods
2.3–2.6 mm (3/32 in.)
3. Use an appropriate tool to cut four 25 mm (1.0 in.) pilot holes at the locations shown on the template.
4. Use an appropriate saw to cut out the remaining shaded portion of the template.
