Garmin GPSMAP 5215 Installation Instructions Manual

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Garmin GPSMAP 5215 Installation Instructions Manual
GPSMAP
4000/5000 Series Installation Instructions
®
The GPSMAP 4000/5000 series chartplotter and GPS antenna must be properly installed according to the following instructions. You need the
appropriate fasteners, tools, and mounts listed in each section. These items are available at most marine dealers.
CAutIon
Always wear safety goggles, ear protection, and a dust mask when drilling, cutting, or sanding.
notice
When drilling or cutting, always check what is on the opposite side of the surface.
Mount the GPSMAP 4000/5000 series chartplotter in a location that provides a clear, glare-free view of the display and easy operation of the
controls or touch screen.
Contact Garmin Product Support if you have any questions while installing your GPSMAP 4000/5000 Series chartplotter. In the USA, go to
www.garmin.com/support, or contact Garmin USA by phone at (913) 397.8200 or (800) 800.1020.
In the UK, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. by phone at 0808 2380000.
In Europe, go to
www.garmin.com/support
and click
Contact Support
for in-country support information, or contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. by
phone at +44 (0) 870.8501242.
Before installing your GPSMAP 4000/5000 series chartplotter, confirm that the package contains the items listed on the box. If any parts are
missing, contact your Garmin dealer immediately.
WArnInG
See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information.
to install the GPSMAP 4000/5000 series chartplotter, you must:
1. Mount the GPSMAP 4000/5000 series chartplotter (page 2).
2. Mount the GPS antenna (page 5).
3. Connect the GPSMAP 4000/5000 series device to power and to the GPS antenna (pages 8-9).
4. Create a NMEA 2000 network or connect the chartplotter to an existing NMEA 2000 network (page 10).
5. Connect the GPS 17x antenna to the NMEA 2000 network (page 10).
6. Ensure the chartplotter software is up-to-date (page 20).
Although they are not necessary to use the GPSMAP 4000/5000 chartplotter, this manual covers other installation options:
• Connecting the chartplotter to other Garmin Marine Network compatible devices, such as a sounder or a radar (page 15).
• Connecting the chartplotter to other NMEA 0183-compatible devices such as a VHF radio with DSC (page 15).
• Connecting the chartplotter to an external alarm (page 18).
• Connecting the chartplotter to a video input source (page 19).
• Connecting the chartplotter to an external video monitor (page 19).
August 2011
Part Number 190-00779-02 Rev. J
Printed in Taiwan