Garmin VHF 215 Series Installation Instructions - Page 2
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The included template and hardware can be used to mount the
device in your dashboard.
1
Trim the template and make sure it fits in the location where
you want to mount the device.
2
3
Using a 9.5 mm (
/
in.) drill bit, drill one or more of the holes
8
inside the corners of the solid line on the template to prepare
the mounting surface for cutting.
3
Using a jigsaw or rotary tool, cut the mounting surface along
the inside of the solid line indicated on the template.
4
Place the device in the cutout to test the fit.
5
If necessary, use a file and sandpaper to refine the size of
the cutout.
6
After the device fits correctly in the cutout, ensure the
mounting holes on the device line up with the pilot holes on
the template.
7
If the mounting holes on the device do not line up, mark the
new pilot-hole locations.
9
8
Using a 3.5 mm (
/
in.) drill bit, drill the pilot holes.
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9
Remove the template from the mounting surface.
10
If you will not have access to the back of the device after you
mount it, connect all necessary cables to the device before
placing it into the cutout.
11
If necessary, cover unused connectors with the attached
weather caps to prevent corrosion of the metal contacts.
12
Remove the protective liner from the foam gasket.
13
Install the gasket
on the back of the device.
14
Place the device in the cutout.
15
Secure the device to the mounting surface using the included
screws
.
16
Install the decorative bezel by snapping it in place around the
edges of the device.
Mounting the Microphone Hanger
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.
You can mount the microphone hanger in a convenient location
near the radio.
1
Select a mounting location for the microphone within reach of
the microphone cable.
2
Using the microphone hanger
holes.
2
NOTICE
as a template, mark the pilot
3
Drill the mounting holes using a 3 mm (
4
Secure the microphone hanger to the mounting surface using
the included screws
.
Connection Considerations
Item Description
Notes
Ground
You can use the included grounding screw to
connection
connect the device chassis to water ground, if
needed
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Power and data
You must connect the device to a 12 Vdc power
wiring
source
harnesses
Power, page
You can connect this device to a NMEA
device using this wiring harness to share DSC
and GPS information (optional)
Device Connections, page
You can connect this device to an external GPS
antenna using this wiring harness (optional)
(Connecting to a Remote GPS Antenna,
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You can connect this device to a hailer horn
using this wiring harness (optional)
to a Hailer Horn or PA Speaker, page
You can connect this device to an external
speaker using this wiring harness (optional)
(Connecting to an External Speaker, page
VHF antenna
You must connect the device to a VHF antenna
connection
(sold separately)
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Additional
You can add an additional microphone (sold
microphone
separately) or relocate the existing microphone
connector
on a VHF 215 AIS radio (microphone relocation
kit sold separately).
This connector is not available on a VHF 115
radio.
NMEA 2000
You can connect this device to a NMEA 2000
®
connector
network on your boat to share DSC and GPS
information (optional)
Connections, page
Connecting the Wiring Harness to Power
1
Route the wiring harness to the power source and to the
device.
2
Connect the red wire to the positive (+) battery terminal, and
connect the black wire to the negative (-) battery terminal.
Additional Grounding Considerations
This device should not need any additional chassis grounding in
most installation situations. If interference is experienced, the
grounding screw on the housing can be used to connect the
1
/
in.) drill bit.
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(Additional Grounding Considerations,
2).
(Connecting the Wiring Harness to
2).
(NMEA 0183
3).
3).
(Connecting a VHF Antenna,
3).
(NMEA 2000 Device
3).
0183
®
(Connecting
3).
3).