Garmin GPS 24XD NMEA 2000 Installation Instructions Manual

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GPS 24XD NMEA 2000®INSTALLATIONINSTRUCTIONSImportant Safety InformationCAUTIONTo avoid possible personal injury, always wear safety goggles,ear protection, and a dust mask when drilling, cutting, orsanding.NOTICEWhen drilling or cutting, always check what is on the oppositeside of the surface to avoid damaging the vessel.For the best performance and to avoid damage to your boat,read all installation instructions before proceeding. Install thedevice per these instructions. Use the appropriate fasteners,tools, and mounts listed, which are available at most marinedealers.The Garmin®GPS 24xd NMEA 2000 high-sensitivity GPSantenna provides position information to your existing NMEA2000 network. If your boat does not have a NMEA 2000network, you will need to install one.For more information, go to www.garmin.com.Tools Needed• Drill• 3.2 mm (1/8 in.) drill bit• 19 mm (3/4 in.) drill bit for a pole-mount cable-hole• 1 in. (25 mm) hole saw for a surface-mount cable-hole• Countersink bit for mounting on fiberglass• Screws for under-deck mounting• Screwdriver, appropriate for the screw type• Marine sealant (optional)• Additional NMEA 2000 network components as neededMounting the AntennaAntenna Mounting ConsiderationsCAUTIONDo not install or store the antenna near strong magnets,including speakers. A strong magnetic field can damage theantenna.You can mount the antenna on a flat surface or attach it to astandard 1 in. OD, 14 threads per inch, pipe-threaded pole (notincluded). You can route the cable outside of the pole or throughthe pole. For best performance, consider these guidelines whenselecting the antenna mounting location.• To ensure the best reception, the antenna should bemounted in a location that has a clear, unobstructed view ofthe sky in all directions .• The antenna should not be mounted where it is shaded bythe superstructure of the boat , a radome antenna, or themast.• The antenna should not be mounted near the engine or othersources of Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) .• The antenna should not be mounted near known ferrousmetal objects such as a toolbox or compass.• A handheld compass should be used to test for magneticinterference in the area where the antenna is to be mounted.Your boat, motors, and devices must be on during the test.If the needle on the handheld compass moves when you holdit where you intend to mount the antenna, magneticinterference is present. You must choose another locationand test again.• Mounting screws are provided with the antenna. If you usemounting hardware other than the provided screws, thehardware must be made of quality stainless steel or brassmaterial to avoid magnetic interference with the antenna.NOTE: Test all mounting hardware with a handheld compassto make sure no magnetic fields are present in the hardware.• If a radar is present, the antenna should be mounted abovethe path of the radar . If necessary, the antenna may bemounted below the path of the radar .• The antenna should not be mounted directly in the path of theradar .• The antenna should not be mounted within 1 m (3 ft.) of aVHF radio antenna or the path of a radar .Testing the Mounting Location1 Temporarily secure the antenna in the preferred mountinglocation and test it for correct operation.2 If you experience interference with other electronics, movethe antenna to a different location, and test it again.GUID-28CE8C25-CFD8-4C12-B6D0-AD9CDF4D5084 v2August 2020