Garmin VHF 210 AIS series Installation Instructions

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VHF 110/210 AIS Series

Installation Instructions

Important Safety Information

WARNING

See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for

product warnings and other important information.

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.

Registering Your Device

Help us better support you by completing our online registration today.

• Go to http://my.garmin.com.

• Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in a safe place.

Contacting Garmin

Product Support

• Go to www.garmin.com/support for in-country support information.

• In the USA, call 913-397-8200 or 1-800-800-1020.

• In the UK, call 0808 238 0000.

• In Europe, call +44 (0) 870 850 1241.

Mounting Considerations

NOTICE

This device should be mounted in a location that is not exposed to extreme

temperatures or conditions. The temperature range for this device is listed in

the product specifications. Extended exposure to temperatures exceeding the

specified temperature range, in storage or operating conditions, may cause

device failure. Extreme-temperature-induced damage and related

consequences are not covered by the warranty.

When selecting a mounting location, you should observe these considerations.

• The location should provide optimal viewing as you operate your boat.

• The location should allow for easy access to all device interfaces, such as

the keypad, touchscreen, and card reader, if applicable.

• The location must be strong enough to support the weight of the device

and protect it from excessive vibration or shock.

• To avoid interference with a magnetic compass, the device should not be

installed closer to a compass than the compass-safe distance value listed

in the product specifications.

• The location must allow room for the routing and connection of all cables.

Antenna Mounting and EME Exposure

WARNING

Radio operators with cardiac pacemakers, life-support machines, or electrical

medical equipment should not be exposed to excessive radio-frequency (RF)

fields, because the RF field may interfere with the function of their medical

equipment.

January 2017

This device generates and radiates radio frequency (RF) electromagnetic

energy (EME). Failure to observe these guidelines may expose people to RF

radiation absorption exceeding the maximum permissible exposure (MPE).

Garmin declares a MPE radius of 2.48 m (97.64 in.) for this system, which was

determined using 25 W output to an omni-directional, 6 dBi gain antenna. The

antenna should be installed to maintain a distance of 2.48 m (97.64 in.)

between the antenna and all people.

Bail Mounting the Device

If you are mounting the bracket on fiberglass with screws, it is recommended

to use a countersink bit to drill a clearance counterbore through only the top

gel-coat layer. This will help to avoid cracking in the gel-coat layer when the

screws are tightened.

Stainless-steel screws may bind when screwed into fiberglass and

overtightened. It is recommended to apply an anti-seize lubricant on the

screws before installing them.

You can use the included bracket to bail mount the device on a flat surface.

Using the bail-mount bracket

Using a 3.5 mm (

in.) drill bit, drill the pilot holes.

Using the included screws

mounting surface.

Install the bail-mount knobs

Place the device in the bail-mount bracket and tighten the bail-mount

knobs.

Flush Mounting the Device

Be careful when cutting the hole to flush mount the device. There is only a

small amount of clearance between the case and the mounting holes, and

cutting the hole too large could compromise the stability of the device after it is

mounted.

If you are mounting the bracket on fiberglass with screws, it is recommended

to use a countersink bit to drill a clearance counterbore through only the top

gel-coat layer. This will help to avoid cracking in the gel-coat layer when the

screws are tightened.

Stainless-steel screws may bind when screwed into fiberglass and

overtightened. It is recommended to apply an anti-seize lubricant on the

screws before installing them.

The included template and hardware can be used to mount the device in your

dashboard.

Trim the template and make sure it fits in the location where you want to

mount the device.

Using a 9.5 mm (

in.) drill bit, drill one or more of the holes inside the

corners of the solid line on the template to prepare the mounting surface

for cutting.

Using a jigsaw or rotary tool, cut the mounting surface along the inside of

the solid line indicated on the template.

Place the device in the cutout to test the fit.

If necessary, use a file and sandpaper to refine the size of the cutout.

Printed in China

CAUTION

NOTICE

as a template, mark the pilot holes.

, secure the bail-mount bracket to the

on the sides of the device.

NOTICE

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