Lowrance electronic LVR-880 EU - Manual (Page 7)

Location Requirements
Check these location requirements BEFORE doing any drilling or cutting.
Whichever installation option you choose, check that the installation site:
is at least 39” (1 m) from the antenna location •
allows easy connection to a 10 A fused 13.6 V DC electrical source and the antenna •
is at least 18” (46 cms) • from the compass - to avoid creating magnetic deviation of the
compass when you are operating the radio
has a suitable space close by, where you can install the microphone wall hanger and the •
DSC warning label (LVR-880US only)
provides easy access to the radio controls on the front panel •
provides reasonable acc • ess to the wiring at the back of the radio
Choose an Installation Type
There are 2 ways to install the radio. You can choose:
a mounting bracket installation. The radio is held within a mounting bracket that is fixed to •
a suitable site such as the dashboard or an overhead mounting. The radio can be removed
for storage and you can adjust the viewing angle.
a recessed installation. The radio is screwed into a cavity cut into a bulkhead. The fixture •
is permanent and you cannot adjust the viewing angle. Use the mounting template
supplied with this radio.
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