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Installation Guide 84464 Rev. 2
INSTALLING
THE
BELOW
DECK
UNIT
The VesseLINK BDU is designed for ease of installation with four corner mounting locations for
direct mounting or mounting to the optional 19” rack shelf. It is
strongly
advised to replace all
existing hardware, cabling, power supplies and wiring with those supplied in the VesseLINK kit.
Not doing so may not only affect the system performance but may also void the warranty.
To start, secure BDU to vessel using the four corner mounting slots (Figure 2-6) and provided
hardware. Included in each kit are mounting templates if custom mounting hardware becomes
needed for your application. VesseLINK can be mounted in any orientation but for best
performance, it is recommended to be mounted horizontally with the Thales logo facing up. This
will give the best protection against any spills or dripping water and allows for the best heat
transfer.
Figure 2-6: Top View: BDU Mounting Slots and Template (Included In Kit)
Note: It is recommended that the BDU be mounted in a cool dry place below deck leaving
sufficient room (3 in. or 8 cm) between the BDU and other equipment to allow for proper
airflow.
