Garmin GNX Wireless Sail Pack 43 gWind Wireless 2 Installation Instructions - Page 1

gWind™ Wireless 2 Before mounting the device, you must install the included battery. 1 Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver, open the battery door on the device. 2 Insert the connector from the battery into the port on the À board inside the device . Á 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. Use caution when working from heights. Battery Warnings WARNING If these guidelines are not followed, the battery may experience a shortened life span or may present a risk of damage to the device, fire, chemical burn, electrolyte leak, and/or injury. • Do not disassemble, modify, remanufacture, puncture, or damage the device or batteries. • Do not immerse or expose the device or batteries to water or other liquids, fire, explosion, or other hazard. • Do not use a sharp object to remove batteries. • Keep batteries away from children. • Only replace batteries with correct replacement batteries. Using other batteries presents a risk of fire or explosion. To purchase replacement batteries, see your Garmin® dealer or the Garmin website. • Do not operate the device outside of the following temperature range: from -20° to 50°C (from -4° to 122°F). • When storing the device for an extended time period, store within the following temperature range: from 0° to 35°C (from 32° to 95°F). • Contact your local waste disposal department to dispose of the device/batteries in accordance with applicable local laws and regulations. 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. Installing the Battery NOTICE The appropriate battery is provided with this device. Installing a battery not provided by or purchased from Garmin may damage the device. The connector fits into the port only one way. Forcing the connector into the port may damage it. 3 Place the battery inside the device housing under the board. 4 Taking care to avoid pinching the battery wires, close and secure the battery door. Mounting Considerations When selecting a mounting location for the wind transducer, observe these considerations. • The wind transducer should be mounted on a horizontal surface on the mast head . À • If there is not a horizontal surface on the mast head, an appropriate shim must be added to create a horizontal surface. • The wind transducer should be installed facing the front of the boat , parallel to the center line. Á NOTE: If you do not mount the device facing the exact front of the boat, you must configure the orientation to receive accurate wind-angle data (Adjusting the Orientation, page 2). Installing the Mounting Bracket 1 Using the mounting bracket as a template, mark the pilot hole locations. 2 Using a 4.5 mm (11/64 in.) bit, drill the pilot holes. 3 Fasten the mounting bracket to the surface using the included screws. Securing the Device in the Mounting Bracket 1 Loosen the lock nut on the device by turning it counter- À clockwise by hand until it stops. June 2016 Printed in Taiwan 190-02004-02_0A