Garmin GPS 19x NMEA 2000 Installation Instructions Manual

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GPS 19x NMEA 2000 ®Installation Instructions CAutIoNAlways wear safety goggles, ear protection, and adust mask when drilling, cutting, or sanding.NoticeWhen drilling or cutting, always check what is on theopposite side of the surface.The Garmin GPS 19x NMEA 2000 high-sensitivityGPS antenna provides position information to yourexisting NMEA 2000 network. If you do not havean existing NMEA 2000 network on your boat, youwill need to install one. For more information aboutNMEA 2000, go to www.garmin.com.The antenna must be properly installed accordingto these instructions. You need the appropriatefasteners, tools, and mounts listed in each section.These items are available at most marine dealers.Registering the Device• Go to http://my.garmin.com.• Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, ina safe place.For future reference, write the serial numberassigned to your antenna in the space provided. It islocated on a sticker on the bottom of the antenna.Serial numberContacting Garmin Product Support• Go to www.garmin.com/support and clickContact Support for in-country supportinformation.• In the USA, call (913) 397.8200 or (800)800.1020.• In the UK, call 0808 2380000.• In Europe, call +44 (0) 870.8501241.tools Needed• Drill• 1 / 8 in. (3.2 mm) drill bit• 3 / 4 in. (19 mm) drill bit for a pole-mount cable-hole• 1 in. (25 mm) hole saw for a surface-mountcable-hole• Screwdriver, appropriate for the screw type• Countersink bit for mounting on fiberglass• Marine sealant for some mounting optionsoptional Accessories• Additional NMEA 2000 network components• Screws, for under-deck mountingMounting type and LocationConsiderationsYou can mount the antenna on a flat surface,attach it to a standard 1 in. OD, 14 threads per in.,pipe-threaded pole (not included), or install it underfiberglass.For optimal performance, consider these guidelineswhen selecting the antenna mounting location.• The antenna must be mounted 5.9 in. (150 mm)from a compass to avoid interference.• To ensure the best reception, the antennashould be mounted in a location that has a clear,unobstructed view of the sky in all directions ➊.➊ ➌➋• The antenna should not be mounted where it isshaded by the superstructure of the boat ➋, aradome antenna, or the mast.• The antenna should not be mounted near theengine or other sources of ElectromagneticInterference (EMI) ➌.• If a radar is present, it is best to install theantenna above the path of the radar ➍, thoughit is acceptable to install it below the path of theradar ➎ if necessary. The antenna should not beinstalled directly in the path of the radar ➏.➏➎➍• The antenna should be mounted at least 3 ft.(1 m) away from (preferably above) the path of aradar beam or a VHF radio antenna ➐.➐• On a sailboat, to prevent inaccurate speedreadings caused by excessive heeling, theantenna should not be mounted high on themast.• The antenna provides more-stable readingswhen located nearer to water level.testing the Mounting Location1 Temporarily secure the antenna in the preferredmounting location and test it for correct operation.2 If you experience interference with otherelectronics, move the antenna to a differentlocation, and test it again.3 Repeat steps 1–2 until you can verify that theantenna operates correctly.4 Permanently mount the antenna.Surface-Mounting the AntennaBefore you permanently mount the antenna, test themounting location for correct operation (page 1).Use the surface-mount bracket ➊ as your mountingtemplate.➊➋➌➍➎April 2012 190-01361-91_0B Printed in Taiwan