Garmin GVN 53 Installation Instructions

Garmin GVN 53 - Navigation System Manual

Garmin GVN 53 manual content summary:

  • Garmin GVN 53 | Installation Instructions - Page 1
    GVN 53 installation instructions WARNING Failure to avoid the following potentially hazardous situations could result in serious injury, fire, or death. • Do not attempt to install or service the GVN 53 unless you are a professional electronics installer. Installing or servicing the unit without
  • Garmin GVN 53 | Installation Instructions - Page 2
    RF Remote GPS antenna and metal plate GVN 53 Screws (4) Hook and loop fasteners (2) Wiring harness Remote control Optional Speaker Before you begin installation, disconnect the negative battery cable. Then follow the steps below to install the GVN 53. ➊ Install the GPS antenna Install the GPS
  • Garmin GVN 53 | Installation Instructions - Page 3
    receiver Composite video mode switch SD card GVN 53 GPS antenna Installing the GPS antenna Best (roof of vehicle) Better (trunk of vehicle) Good (inside car on dashboard) Blue wire is optional. Gray, purple, and orange wires will not be connected for most applications. See the Owner's Manual
  • Garmin GVN 53 | Installation Instructions - Page 4
    non-removable memory (pre-loaded City Navigator map data on European and North American units) and optional removable SD card System/power, GPS antenna, SD card slot, Mini-B for optional XM (only on the U.S. version) or FM traffic receivers Navigation Receiver: SiRF STAR III high-sensitivity
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GVN 53
installation instructions
WARNING
Failure to avoid the following potentially hazardous situations could result in serious injury, fire, or death.
• Do not attempt to install or service the GVN 53 unless you are a professional electronics installer. Installing or servicing the unit
without training and experience in electronic equipment and automotive accessories may be dangerous and could expose you to the
risk of electric shock or other hazards.
• When extending ignition, battery, or ground wires, use automotive-grade wires or other wires withAWG 18 (0.75 mm
2
gauge) or
greater.
CAUTION
Failure to avoid the following potentially hazardous situations may result in injury or property damage.
• Make sure to ground the unit to the chassis of your vehicle.
• Secure all wiring with cable clamps or electrical tape. Insulate unconnected wires; do not allow any bare wiring to remain exposed.
• Do not let unconnected wires or terminals touch metal on the vehicle or anything else that can conduct electricity.
• Do not expose the GVN 53 to water or other liquids. The GVN 53 is not waterproof.
June 2007
Part Number 190-00833-00 Rev. A
Printed in Taiwan