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EN GPS 17x NMEA 0183 HVS Installation Instructions The Garmin GPS 17x NMEA 0183 HVS high-sensitivity GPS antenna provides position information over NMEA 0183. The GPS 17x NMEA 0183 HVS can be connected to a Garmin chartplotter or a NMEA 0183-compliant device. The GPS 17x 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. Always wear safety goggles, ear protection, and a dust mask when drilling, cutting, or sanding. When drilling or cutting, always check what is on the opposite side of the surface. If you experience difficulty installing the unit, seek the assistance of a professional installer or contact Garmin Product Support by phone at 913/397.8200 or 800/800.1020. Go to www.garmin.com/support/ for more information. In Europe, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. at 44/0870.8501241. WARNING: See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information. Product Registration Help us better support you by completing our online registration at www.garmin.com/ registration/. For future reference, write the serial number assigned to your GPS 17x in the space provided. It is located on a sticker on the back of the unit. Serial number Packing List and Accessories Before installing your unit, confirm that your package includes the following items. If any parts are missing, contact your Garmin dealer immediately. Standard Package • GPS 17x Antenna Tools Needed • Drill • Surface-mount bracket • Drill bit-surface-mount pilot-holes (see table) • Pole-mount bracket • Under-deck-mount bracket • Mounting hardware (screws and adhesive pads) • Power/data cable • Installation instructions • Drill bit-3/4 in. (19 mm) pole-mount cablehole • Hole saw, 1 in. (25 mm)-surface-mount cable-hole • Screwdriver-surface mount screws • Center punch and hammer (to mark surface-mount pilot holes) • Countersink bit (when mounting on fiberglass) • Marine sealant (for some mounting options) Material Material Thickness Material Thickness Hole Size Hole Size Hole Size (in.) (mm) (in.) (mm) (Drill Number) Aluminum from 1/32 to 5/64 from 0.76 to 2.03 .128 3.25 30 alloy sheet metal from 3/32 to 3/8 from 2.28 to 9.52 .147 3.73 26 Fiberglass-all thicknesses .140 3.56 28 High Density Plastic-all thicknesses .125 3.17 1/8 Plywood (resin impregnated)-Professional installation .144 3.66 27 recommended Pilot Hole Size Table December 2009 190-00885-90 Rev. C Printed in Taiwan

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EN
GPS 17x NMEA 0183 HVS Installation Instructions
The Garmin GPS 17x NMEA 0183 HVS high-sensitivity GPS antenna provides position
information over NMEA 0183. The GPS 17x NMEA 0183 HVS can be connected to a Garmin
chartplotter or a NMEA 0183-compliant device.
The GPS 17x 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. Always wear safety goggles, ear protection, and a dust
mask when drilling, cutting, or sanding. When drilling or cutting, always check what is on the
opposite side of the surface.
If you experience difficulty installing the unit, seek the assistance of a professional installer
or contact Garmin Product Support by phone at 913/397.8200 or 800/800.1020. Go to
www.garmin.com/support/
for more information. In Europe, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd.
at 44/0870.8501241.
WARNING
: See the
Important Safety and Product Information
guide in the product box for
product warnings and other important information.
Product Registration
Help us better support you by completing our online registration at
www.garmin.com/
registration/
.
For future reference, write the serial number assigned to your GPS 17x in the space provided. It
is located on a sticker on the back of the unit.
Serial number
Packing List and Accessories
Before installing your unit, confirm that your package includes the following items. If any parts
are missing, contact your Garmin dealer immediately.
Standard Package
GPS 17x Antenna
Surface-mount bracket
Pole-mount bracket
Under-deck-mount bracket
Mounting hardware (screws and adhesive pads)
Power/data cable
Installation instructions
Tools Needed
Drill
Drill bit—surface-mount pilot-holes (see table)
Drill bit—3/4 in. (19 mm) pole-mount cable-
hole
Hole saw, 1 in. (25 mm)—surface-mount
cable-hole
Screwdriver—surface mount screws
Center punch and hammer
(to mark surface-mount pilot holes)
Countersink bit (when mounting on fiberglass)
Marine sealant (for some mounting options)
Material
Material Thickness
(in.)
Material Thickness
(mm)
Hole Size
(in.)
Hole Size
(mm)
Hole Size
(Drill Number)
Aluminum
alloy sheet
metal
from
1
/
32
to
5
/
64
from 0.76 to 2.03
.128
3.25
30
from
3
/
32
to
3
/
8
from 2.28 to 9.52
.147
3.73
26
Fiberglass—all thicknesses
.140
3.56
28
High Density Plastic—all thicknesses
.125
3.17
1
/
8
Plywood (resin impregnated)—Professional installation
recommended
.144
3.66
27
Pilot Hole Size Table
December 2009
190-00885-90 Rev. C
Printed in Taiwan