Garmin GPS 17HVS Installation Guide - Page 7

Mounting Location Tips • Position the receiver so that it has the clearest possible view of the sky and horizon in all directions. • Avoid mounting the antenna next to large areas of conductive material (metal, aluminum, etc.) as this may cause poor signal reception. • Do not mount the GPS 17 high on a mast, as the top of the mast travels more than the boat. The unit will provide more stable readings if it is located near the water level. • When routing the wiring to the GPS 17, avoid routing the cable near the vessel's alternator or ignition system components or parallel to other power lines. • As a general rule, mount the receiver at least three feet from all other antennas and the vessel's electrical system components (alternator/ignition system). • The GPS 17 is supplied with a 30-foot power/data cable. Be sure that the cable can be routed to the necessary devices. GPS 17 Installation Guide MOUNTING THE GPS 17 To flush mount the GPS 17: 1. Turn the GPS 17 upside down. To create a template, punch a hole in the three mounting screw holes. 2. Use the template to mark the hole locations on the mounting surface. The centers of the holes are 2.44" (62 mm) apart. Use an 11/64" drill bit to drill a hole at each marked location. 3. Align the GPS 17 over the three holes and fasten the M4 screws. The threads are 8.10 mm deep: do not use screws that will thread into the base any deeper, as this may damage the GPS 17. Mounting hole Mounting hole Mounting hole Figure 1: Bottom of GPS 17 Base 3