Mounting procedure – Raymarine autopilot control unit User Manual

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Chapter 5: Installation

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The instrument can be installed either above or below deck, provided
the rear of the instrument is sited where it is protected from contact
with water.

The instrument must also be positioned where it is:

• Within easy reach of the steering position.

• Protected from physical damage.

• At least 230 mm from any compass.

• At least 500 mm from any radio/radar receiving/transmitting

equipment.

Mounting Procedure

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1 Cable boss 2 Fixing studs 3 Thumb nuts

Note: Always leave a 6 mm gap between adjacent display heads to
allow the protective sun covers to be fitted.

1.

Use the template provided (after the Index in this handbook) to
mark the hole centres for the fixing stud and the cable boss.

2.

Drill four 5 mm diameter holes for the fixing studs.

3.

Taking great care not to cut the hole for the cable boss too big,
use a 90 mm diameter cutter to drill the hole for the cable boss (1).

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