3 mounting the display unit – NorthStar Navigation Explorer 660 User Manual
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16-3 Mounting the display unit
There are two mounting arrangements:
•
Flush mounting requires a solid panel
with access behind for wiring and mounting
screws. After flush mounting, the Explorer
660 cannot be tilted or moved after
installation to reduce any unwanted glare or
reflections. Carefully select the best viewing
position before installation. This would
generally be in a shaded area.
•
Bracket mounting requires a panel for
mounting the bracket. Ensure that the panel
is not likely to deform and is not subject
to excessive vibration. The bracket can be
tilted and rotated so the Explorer 660 can be
removed after each use.
Select a position where the display unit will be:
•
At least 4" (100 mm) away from the compass.
•
At least 12" (300 mm) away from any
radio transmitter.
•
At least 4 ft (1.2 m) away from any antenna.
•
Easy to read and operate. If possible, mount
the display unit in front of the navigator or to
the right of the navigator because the LCD
display is more readable from these positions.
•
Not exposed to the direct sun or water.
•
Protected from physical damage during
rough sea passages.
•
Easy to access the 12 / 24 V DC power source.
•
Convenient to route the transducer cables.
Flush Mounting
1
Cut a hole in the bulkhead for the display unit
using the flush mount template.
2
Drill four holes for the mounting studs using
the flush mount template.
3
Screw the four studs into the brass inserts in
the back of the display unit.
4
Sit the display unit in place and fit the
washers and nuts to the studs.
Mounting
bracket
Knob
Adjust
tilt, then
tighten
knobs
Adjust
rotation
Bracket Mounting
1 Fix the mounting bracket onto the boat
using the three stainless steel screws. Do not
overtighten the screws, as the bracket may
not rotate.
2
Hold the display unit in place in the mounting
bracket. Fit the mounting bracket knobs into
the display unit and do up the knobs loosely.
3
Adjust the tilt and rotation of the display for
best viewing, then hand tighten the knobs on
the mounting bracket.
Bracket mounting