NorthStar Navigation GM1708 961XD - Manual (Page 16)

SECTION TWO - Installation
Page 6 961 INSTALLATION MANUAL Revision A
System overview
The unit is shipped ready to install and operate.
It is recommended that you follow the steps below:
1. Check the shipping carton for any damage, and immediately report
any damage to the carrier. Save all packing material in case you have
to return the unit to the factory for repair or evaluation. For return
procedures, see “Returning a unit for service” beginning on page 3.
2. Unpack the cartons. Compare the 961 Packing List (P/N GM1703),
included in the 961’s packaging against the contents in those cartons
and with what you ordered.
3. Make sure you have the tools necessary to complete the installation.
4. After reviewing the components, next, review the components of a
proper installation. For details, see “Installation considerations”
beginning on page 6.
5. Choose the best location to mount the control head(s) and processor.
For suggestions and further information, see “Choosing a system
location” beginning on page 9.
6. Choose the best location to mount the antenna. For suggestions and
further information, see “Installing the antenna” beginning on
page 14.
7. Review the section on wiring the system. For details, see “Wiring the
961” beginning on page 12.
8. Install the control head(s), processor, and antenna. (You may want to
temporally install the antenna, then try operating the 961 to ensure
the antenna location works well before permanently installing the
antenna.)
9. Turn on the unit. For details, see “Turning the unit on and off” begin-
ning on page 26.
10.To ensure that the system is installed correctly and running properly,
perform a functional test. For details, see “Testing and troubleshoot-
ing the 961” beginning on page 32.
11.If desired, interface the NMEA output ports; for details, see “Config-
uring the NMEA output ports” beginning on page 46. If desired,
interface the auxiliary port, see “Setting the auxiliary port” beginning
on page 53.
Installation considerations
CAUTION!
The following basic installation considerations aren’t a substi-
tute for all the details in SECTION TWO. To ensure that you
meet all critical installation parameters, be sure to read and fol-
low everything in this section.