Garmin GMR Fantom 124 Installation Instructions

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  • Garmin GMR Fantom 124 | Installation Instructions - Page 1
    GMR™ FANTOM™ OPEN ARRAY SERIES INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Important Safety Information WARNING Failure to follow these warnings, cautions, and notices could result in personal injury, damage to the vessel or device, or poor product performance. See the Important Safety and Product Information guide
  • Garmin GMR Fantom 124 | Installation Instructions - Page 2
    Installation Procedures Preparing the Radar Mounting Surface Before you can mount the radar, you must choose a suitable mounting location (Mounting Considerations, page 1). 1 Secure the included mounting template to the surface at the mounting location, along the bow-stern axis, as indicated on the
  • Garmin GMR Fantom 124 | Installation Instructions - Page 3
    • You should install the power cable as close to the battery source as possible. ◦ If it is necessary to extend the power cable, you must use the appropriate wire gauge (Power Cable Extensions, page 3). ◦ Incorrectly extended runs of cable may cause the radar to malfunction due to insufficient power
  • Garmin GMR Fantom 124 | Installation Instructions - Page 4
    of your chartplotter's owner's manual for operating instructions. To download the latest manual, go to garmin.com/manuals. If you have more than card and a Windows® or Mac® computer. For more information, go to support.garmin.com. Specifying the Antenna Size Before you can use the radar on your
  • Garmin GMR Fantom 124 | Installation Instructions - Page 5
    cable length Antenna rotation speed Maximum wind load Temperature range Humidity Water rating Bearing accuracy Input voltage Fuse Input power GMR Fantom 54 and 56 Input power GMR Fantom 124 and 126 Measurement 15.8 kg (34.8 lb.) 4 ft. antenna: 5.2 kg (11.4 lb.) 6 ft. antenna: 7.3 kg (16.0 lb.) 15
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    . GMR™, Fantom™, section of these instructions to make sure the help troubleshoot installation problems. Status support for assistance. Contacting Garmin Support • Go to support.garmin.com for help and information, such as product manuals, frequently asked questions, videos, and customer support
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GMR
™
FANTOM
™
OPEN
ARRAY
SERIES
INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
Important Safety Information
WARNING
Failure to follow these warnings, cautions, and notices could
result in personal injury, damage to the vessel or device, or poor
product performance.
See the
Important Safety and Product Information
guide in the
product box for product warnings and other important
information.
The radar transmits electromagnetic energy. To avoid possible
personal injury, damage to the vessel or device, or poor product
performance, ensure that the radar is installed according to the
recommendations in these instructions and that all personnel
are clear of the path of the radar beam before transmitting.
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.
To avoid possible personal injury, do not look directly at the
antenna at close range when the radar is transmitting. Eyes are
the most sensitive part of the body to electromagnetic energy.
When connecting the power cable, do not remove the in-line
fuse holder. To prevent the possibility of injury or product
damage caused by fire or overheating, the appropriate fuse
must be in place as indicated in the product specifications. In
addition, connecting the power cable without the appropriate
fuse in place voids the product warranty.
CAUTION
This device should be used only as a navigational aid. Using the
device for any purpose requiring precise measurement or
direction, distance, location, or topography may result in
personal injury or damage to the vessel.
Always wear safety goggles, ear protection, and a dust mask
when drilling, cutting, or sanding.
Opening the device may result in personal injury and/or damage
to the device. This device contains no user-serviceable parts,
and should be opened only by a Garmin
®
authorized service
technician. Any damage resulting from opening the unit by
anyone other than a Garmin authorized service technician will
not be covered by the Garmin warranty.
NOTICE
When drilling or cutting, always check what is on the opposite
side of the surface to avoid damaging the vessel.
Tools Needed
•
#2 Phillips screwdriver
•
5 mm hex wrench
•
Drill
•
15 mm (
19
/
32
in.) drill bit
•
32 mm (1
1
/
4
in.) drill bit (optional)
•
17 mm (
21
/
32
in.) wrench and torque wrench
•
3.31 mm
2
(12 AWG) copper wire to ground the radar housing
and voltage converter, if applicable (the length depends on
the distance from the radar to ground)
•
Marine sealant
Mounting Considerations
When selecting a mounting location, observe these
considerations.
•
It is highly recommended that the device is mounted out of
range of people, with the vertical beam width above head
height. To avoid exposure to harmful radio frequency (RF)
levels, the device should not be mounted closer to people
than the maximum safe distance value listed in the product
specifications.
•
The device should be mounted high above the ship’s keel
line with minimal blockage of the radar beam. Obstructions
may cause blind and shadow sectors or generate false
echoes. The higher the installation position, the farther the
radar can detect targets.
•
The device should be mounted on a flat surface or a platform
that is parallel to the vessel's water line and is sturdy enough
to support the device's weight. The weight for each model
and antenna is listed in the product specifications.
•
The device must be mounted in a location where it can be
connected to power, water ground, and the Garmin Marine
Network (
Wiring and Connection Considerations
, page 2
).
•
The radar beam spreads vertically 11.5° above and
11.5° below
the radar's radiating element. On vessels with
higher bow angles at cruise speed, the installation angle can
be lowered to point the beam slightly downward to the
waterline while at rest. Shims can be used if necessary.
•
The device should be mounted away from heat sources, such
as smoke stacks and lights.
•
The device should be mounted at a different level than
horizontal spreaders and mast crosstrees.
•
To avoid interference with a magnetic compass, the device
should not be mounted closer to a compass than the
compass-safe distance value listed in the product
specifications.
•
Other electronics and cables should be mounted more than
2 m (6.5 ft.) from the radar beam path.
•
GPS antennas should be either above or below the radar
beam path.
•
The device should be mounted at least 1 m (40 in.) from any
transmitting equipment.
•
The device should be mounted at least 1 m (40 in.) away
from cables carrying radio signals such as VHF radios,
cables, and antennas.
•
The device should be mounted at least 2 m (6.5 ft.) away
from Single Side Band (SSB) radios.
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June 2020