Garmin Pedestal Assembly for Gmr 404/406
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1. GMR 404 406 marine radar Installation Instructions 2006 2007 Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries Garmin International Inc Garmin Europe Ltd Garmin Corporation 1200 East 1515 Street Unit 5 The Quadrangle No 68 Jangshu 2 Road Olathe Kansas 66062 USA Abbey Park Industrial Estate Shijr Taipei County Taiwan Tel 913 397 8200 or 800 800 1020 Romsey SO51 9DL UK Tel 886 2 2642 9199 Fax 913 397 8282 Tel 44 0 870 8501241 outside the UK Fax 886 2 2642 9099 0808 2380000 within the UK Fax 44 0 870 8501251 All rights reserved Except as expressly provided herein no part of this manual may be reproduced copied transmitted disseminated downloaded or stored in any storage medium for any purpose without the express prior written consent of Garmin Garmin hereby grants permission to download a single copy of this manual onto a hard drive or other electronic storage medium to be viewed and to print one copy of this manual or of any revision hereto provided that such electronic or printed copy of this manual must contain the complete text of this copyright notice and provided further that any unauthorized commercial distribution of this manual or any revision hereto is strictly prohibited Information in this document is subject to change without notice Garmin reserves the right to change or improve its products and to make changes in the content without obligation to notify any person or organization of such2. should be made on one of the four mounting studs using a M10 nut and flat washer to secure the cable 10 5 to 38 VDC das Le Power Supply F 15 Amp slow blow i fuse TO WATER GROUND TO GARMIN MARINE NETWORK Wiring Diagram 6 GMR 404 406 Marine Radar Installation Instructions
3. and any inertial forces Installation Guidelines To maximize the performance of the radar please observe the following installation guidelines An ideal scanner mounting location is high above the ship s keel line with a minimal part of the vessel s structure or rigging blocking the radar beam Obstructions in the path of the radar beam may cause blind and shadow sectors or generate false echoes The higher the installation position the further the scanner can detect targets Avoid mounting the scanner on the same level as smoke stacks horizontal spreaders or crosstrees on a mast Do not install the scanner near heat sources where it may be subjected to smoke or hot air from smoke stacks or heat from lights The mounting surface or platform should be sturdy enough to support the weight of the radar and any inertial forces flat as possible and parallel with the vessel s water line It is recommended that the scanner be mounted out of range of personnel horizontal beam width above head height When the scanner is transmitting do not look directly at the antenna at close range because the eyes are the most sensitive part of the body to electromagnetic energy When properly installed and operated the use of this radar conforms to the requirements of ANSI IEEE C95 1 1992 Standard for Safety Levels with Respect to Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields A Compass Safe Distance must be maintained between the compas
4. changes or improvements Visit the Garmin Web site www garmin com for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use and operation of this and other Garmin products Garmin is a trademark of Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries registered in the USA and other countries and may not be used without the express permission of Garmin January 2007 Part Number 190 00669 02 Rev B Printed in Taiwan WELCOME Thank you for choosing the Garmin GMR 404 406 These instructions help you assemble and install the GMR 404 406 radar To install your Garmin chartplotter consult the installation instructions packaged with the chartplotter Product Registration Help us better support you by completing our online registration today Connect to our Web site at www garmin com registration Use this area to record the serial number 8 digit number located on the back of the GMR 404 406 pedestal door or on the product packaging in case your GMR 404 406 needs service Keep the original sales receipt or a photocopy in a safe place Serial Number Contact Garmin Contact Garmin if you have any questions while using your GMR 404 406 In the USA contact Garmin Product Support by phone 913 397 8200 or 800 800 1020 Monday Friday 8 AM 5 PM Central Time or go to www garmin com support and click Product Support In Europe contact Garmin Europe Ltd at 44 0 870 8501241 outside the UK or 0808 2380000 within the UK A NOTE The Garmi
5. ent GMR 404 406 Radar Installation Manual Step O Install the Mounting Studs and Seals 1 Remove the hatch on the front of pedestal by loosening the screw and lifting the hatch off of the hinges as shown in Figure 1 2 Using a 5 mm Allen wrench install the M10 x 71 mounting studs Figure 2 in the pedestal matching the hole pattern that was selected Tighten the mounting studs until they bottom out in the pedestal DO NOT overtighten the studs because this may cause damage to the pedestal The mounting studs have a thread locking patch applied at the factory OPTIONAL Apply moisture inhibitive grease or paste to the four studs prior to installation 3 Install the Seals onto the pedestal Figure 3 Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Step Mount the Scanner The scanner can be mounted with either end pointed toward the bow as long as it is mounted along the Bow Stern Axis line indicated on the Mounting Template If the end with the hatch is pointed toward the bow the Bearing Offset in the chartplotter must be set to 180 Figure 4 To mount the scanner 1 Determine a suitable mounting location and tape the Mounting Template in place The Mounting Template has two hole patterns Option A and Option B Determine which pattern fits your mount or better suits your mounting location Using a Center Punch indent the center of each mounting hole Using a 13 mm 1 2 bit drill the four mounting holes This step is not necessary if you are u
6. ions in Figure 7 If the wires are extended use the supplied heat shrink butt connectors After the connector is crimped heat the connector to shrink it for a water resistant fit For optimal performance the voltage converter housing should be connected to the vessel s RF ground To scanner power cable n GARMIN Voltage Converter Unit n To ship s power 15 Amp Slow Blow Fuse To RF ground 3 meters 9 8 ft 12 AWG 5 meters 16 4 ft 10 AWG 6 5 meters 21 3 ft 9 AWG 8 meters 26 2 ft 8 AWG Figure 7 Wire Gauge Table 4 GMR 404 406 Marine Radar Installation Instructions Step Q Install the Cable Assembly Route the cable as needed depending on the type of mount you are using DO NOT cut the cable It may be necessary to drill a 31 7 mm 1 25 hole for routing the power network cable Garmin provides a rubber cable grommet that can be used to cover the cable installation hole The grommet does NOT provide a waterproof seal To waterproof the grommet apply a marine sealant You can purchase additional cable grommets through Garmin or a Garmin dealer When installing the power network cable observe the following e To ensure safety use the appropriate tie wraps fasteners and sealant to secure the cable along a route and through any bulkhead or deck Avoid running the cable near moving objects high heat sources or through doorways and bilges e Avoid installing the cable nex
7. n GMR 404 406 has no user serviceable parts If you encounter a problem with your unit please take it to an authorized Garmin NMEA dealer or contact Garmin Product Support for repairs Packing List Before installing and getting started with your unit please check to see that your package includes the following items If any parts are missing please contact your Garmin dealer immediately Standard Package e GMR 404 or 406 radar pedestal and antenna e Power marine network cable Voltage Converter Hardware kit e Installation manual GMR 404 406 Marine Radar Installation Instructions 1 INSTALLATION Installing the Scanner The following section covers the assembly and installation of the GMR 404 or GMR 406 marine radar The GMR 404 and 406 only operate with components of the Garmin Marine Network and MFDs multifunction displays See your Garmin dealer or the Garmin Web site for more details To complete the installation you need the appropriate fasteners tools and mounts These items should be available at most marine dealers Always wear safety goggles ear protection and a dust mask when drilling cutting or sanding When drilling or cutting always check first to see what is on the other side of the surface If you experience difficulty with the installation contact Garmin Product Support or seek the assistance of a professional installer WARNING The selected radar mounting location must be able to hold the weight of the radar
8. s and the scanner The Compass Safe Distance is measured from the center point of the compass to the nearest point on the scanner Standard compass 3 28 ft 1 m Standby Steering and Emergency compasses 1 97 ft 0 6 m Mount other electronics and cables more than 7 ft 2 m from the path of a radar beam A radar beam can normally be assumed to spread 25 vertically above and below the scanner s radiating element For vessels with higher bow angles at cruise speed it may be helpful to lower the angle so the beam points slightly downward to the waterline while at rest Shims may be used as necessary Install the scanner away from antennas or other electronics GPS antennas should be either above or below the radar beam path of the scanner Mount at least 3 ft 1 m from any equipment transmitting or cables carrying radio signals such as VHF radios cables and antennas In the case of SSB radios the distance should be increased to 7 ft 2 m IEC 60936 1 clause 3 27 1 states maximum distances from the antenna at which RF radio frequency levels can be expected GMR 404 100W m squared 60 151 cm 10W m squared 187 475 cm GMR 406 100W m squared 75 189 cm 10W m squared 236 598 cm The scanner transmits electromagnetic energy It is important that the radar is turned off or the DC power input is disconnected when personnel are required to come close to the scanner to perform work on the scanner assembly or associated equipm
9. sing a pre drilled Garmin compatible Furuno or Raymarine mount 2 Hoist the scanner into position using the supplied strap Position the strap over the ends of the antenna mount as shown in Figure 5 Make sure that the strap is positioned as close to the scanner as possible 3 Fasten the scanner to the mounting surface using the M10 hex nuts spring washers and flat washers in the order shown in Figure 6 The M10 nuts should be torqued to 130 in Ibs 11 ft Ibs 1 5 kgf m _ flat washer spring washer bow stern A M10 hex nut a a le Bearing Offset 1 80 Figure 4 Figure 5 Figure 6 GMR 404 406 Marine Radar Installation Instructions 3 Step Mount the Antenna 1 Remove the protective cover from the pedestal wave guide 2 Verify that the antenna wave guide is aligned with the pedestal wave guide and slide the antenna onto the pedestal 3 Secure the antenna to the pedestal using the 8 mm hex bolts and spring washers The 8 mm bolts should be torqued to 70 in lbs 6 ft lbs 81 kgf m align waveguide faces Step Q Install the Voltage Converter Unit The voltage converter requires an input voltage of 10 40VDC and provides an output of 36 VDC The converter must be fused using a 15 Amp slow blow fuse It is recommended that voltage converter be installed as close as possible to the selected power source If the input wires need to be extended follow the recommendat
10. t to or parallel to other cables such as radio antenna lines or power cables This is essential to avoid interference to or from other equipment If this 1s not possible shield the cable with metal conduit or a form of EMI shielding To install the cable assembly 1 Align the notch and locking ring on the power cable to the power connector Press the 2 pin power cable to the power connector and the RJ 45 marine network cable to the RJ 45 socket Turn the power cable locking ring clockwise until it stops Tighten the RJ 45 locking ring clockwise until it is firmly sealed Figure 8 2 The power network cable can be routed through the front of the scanner Figure 9 or through a hole drilled through the mounting surface Figure 10 Avoid excessive bending or twisting of the cable 3 Re install the hatch on the front of the scanner Figure 8 Figure 9 Figure 10 GMR 404 406 Marine Radar Installation Instructions 5 Step Connecting the scanner Connect the scanner power cable Red and Black to Voltage Converter output cable Red and Black using the supplied heat shrink crimp connectors DO NOT cut the scanner cable and DO NOT remove the in line fuse located on the scanner power cable After crimping the connections heat the connectors to shrink the housing for a water resistant fit Connect the scanner to the vessel s water ground using an 8 gauge copper cable The scanner connection
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