Garmin GPSMAP 6000 Series Installation Instructions Manual - page 4
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GPSMAP 6000/7000 Series Installation Instructions
Flush-mounting a GPSMAP 6000 or 7000 Series Chartplotter
Mounting surface
Nut plate (×4)
60 mm M3×0.5
screw (×4)
70 mm M4×0.7
screw (×4)
Rubber gasket
(4 pieces)
13.Repeatsteps11–12foreachnutplateontheremainingthreecornersofthemountingsurface.
14.Installtherubbergasketonthebackofthechartplotter.Thetopandbottomsections
lineupwiththeholes.
15.Ifyouwillnothaveaccesstothebackofthechartplotterafteryoumountit,connect
allnecessarycablestothechartplotterbeforeplacingitintothecutout.
16.Placethechartplotterintothecutout.
17.Securethechartplottertothemountingsurfaceusingtheincluded70mmM4×0.7
screwsand7mmblacknylonwashers.
NotE:Topreventcorrosionofthemetalcontacts,coverunusedconnectors
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18.Installthemountingcoversbysnappingthemintoplace.
Mounting the GPS 17x Antenna
You can surface mount the GPS 17x antenna, attach it to a standard 1 in. OD pipe-threaded-pole marine mount (14 threads-per-inch—not
included), or install the antenna under fiberglass.
Select a suitable location for the GPS 17x antenna on your boat. To ensure the best reception, mount the GPS 17x antenna in a location that has
a clear, unobstructed view of the sky in all directions.
• Avoid mounting the GPS 17x antenna where it is shaded by the superstructure of the boat,
a radome antenna, or a mast.
• On a sailboat, avoid mounting the GPS 17x antenna high on the mast to prevent inaccurate
speed readings caused by excessive heeling.
• The GPS 17x antenna provides more-stable readings when located nearer to water level.
• Mount the GPS 17x antenna at least 3 ft. (1 m) away from (preferably above) the path
of any radar beam or a VHF radio antenna.
Temporarily secure the antenna in the preferred mounting location and test it for correct
operation. If you experience interference with other electronics, try a different location. After
you verify correct operation, permanently mount the antenna.
tools required (not included):
• Drillanddrillbits
• Screwdrivers
• Marinesealant(optional)
Mounting covers (×2)
SS BARNET
T
Radar
VHF Radio Antenna
3 ft.
(1 m)
Above - best
Below - OK
EMI (Electromagnetic Interference)
from engine components
Best
Better
Good
EMI
GPS 17x Placement Considerations