Vexilar Flasher Family 2013 - Manual (Page 42)

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BOAT INSTALLATION
Mounting the Flasher Unit
Take a few minutes to plan your installation. The unit should be mounted in a location
where it will be readily visible yet out of the way of traffic. The mounting surface should
be fairly flat. Be sure to allow clearance for the cables at the rear of the unit while it tilts
and swivels. The unit is weather-proof, not waterproof, so try not to mount it in a location
where it will be exposed to the extreme forces of wave impact during severe conditions.
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o inStaLL the FLaSher Unit
:
1. Obtain four appropriate fasteners for your mounting location.
2. Remove the flasher unit from the gimbal bracket by removing the two gimbal knobs
on each side of the unit.
3. Position the bracket in your intended
mounting location.
4. Mark the four holes and drill each
using the appropriate drill size.
5. Attach the gimbal bracket using your
four fasteners. Tighten securely.
6. Replace the flasher unit into the
gimbal bracket and tighten the
gimbal knobs snuggly.
Power Connection
Your flasher unit requires a 12 volt power source to operate. A connection can be made
directly to a battery or a connection can be tapped into a boat’s electrical system.
• If possible, power your flasher using the main starting battery, not a battery that
powers an electric trolling motor.
• When routing the cable, be sure to stay away from, or provide cable protection
around, areas with sharp metal edges.
• If the supplied power cord is too short, extend it using 18 gauge wire.
•
IMPORTANT : Be sure to have circuit protection, such as a 1 amp fuse or circuit
breaker, placed in the positive line near the power source to protect the wiring.
t
o ConneCt the FLaSher to power
:
1. Be sure the power cord is not connected to the flasher.
2. Route the power cable from the flasher location to the power source.
3. Connect the white or red wire to the positive power source terminal and the black
wire to the negative terminal.
4. Connect the power plug to the flasher’s power jack.
Flasher Unit
Rubber
Washer
Gimbal Knob
Gimbal Bracket
Flasher Unit Assembly