Garmin GXM Series Installation Instructions
GXM™ Installation Instructions
This antenna provides SiriusXM
®
weather and radio to your
existing NMEA 2000
®
network. If you do not have an existing
NMEA 2000 network on your boat, you must install one. For
more information about NMEA 2000, go to
www.garmin.com
.
Important Safety Information
WARNING
See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the
product box for product warnings and other important
information.
The weather information provided through this product is
subject to service interruptions and may contain errors,
inaccuracies, or outdated information, and consequently should
not be relied upon exclusively. Always use common sense while
navigating, and check alternate weather information sources
prior to making safety-related decisions. You acknowledge and
agree that you shall be solely responsible for use of the weather
information and all decisions taken with respect to navigating in
weather. Garmin
®
will not be responsible for any consequences
of using SiriusXM weather information.
CAUTION
Always wear safety goggles, ear protection, and a dust mask
when drilling, cutting, or sanding.
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
http://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
and click Contact Support
for in-country support information.
• In the USA, call (913) 397.8200 or (800) 800.1020.
• In the UK, call 0808 2380000.
• In Europe, call +44 (0) 870.8501241.
Loading the New Software on a Memory
Card
The device may contain a software-update memory card. If so,
follow the instructions provided with the card. If a software
update memory card is not included, you must copy the
software update to 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 “Chartplotters 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
Insert the memory card into the card slot.
3
Follow the on-screen instructions.
The software update process takes approximately 2–10
minutes to complete. The device returns to normal operation
when the update process is complete.
NOTE: Do not remove the memory card until the device has
returned to normal operation.
Antenna Mounting Considerations
You can mount the antenna on a flat surface, install it under
fiberglass, or attach it to a standard 1 in. OD, 14 threads per
inch, pipe-threaded pole (not included). You can route the cable
outside of the pole or through the pole. For best performance,
consider these guidelines when selecting the antenna mounting
location.
• To ensure the best reception, the antenna should be
mounted in a location that has a clear, unobstructed view of
the sky in all directions
À
.
• The antenna should not be mounted where it is shaded by
the superstructure of the boat
Á
, a radome antenna, or the
mast.
• The antenna should not be mounted near the engine or other
sources of Electromagnetic Interference (EMI)
.
• If a radar is present, the antenna should be mounted above
the path of the radar
Ã
. If necessary, the antenna may be
mounted below the path of the radar
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.
• The antenna should not be mounted directly in the path of
the radar
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.
• The antenna should be mounted at least 3 ft. (1 m) away
from (preferably above) the path of a radar beam or a VHF
radio antenna
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.
March 2014
190-01636-02_0B
Printed in Taiwan