Garmin GPSMAP 5212 Installation Instructions - Page 7

To mount the GPS 17 with the cable run outside the mount: 1. Place the cable in the vertical slot along the base of the assembled GPS 17 and pole-mount adapter. 2. Screw the assembled GPS 17 and pole-mount adapter onto a standard 1 in. OD pipe-threaded-pole marine mount (14 threads per inch-not included). DO NOT overtighten pole-mount adapter. Overtightening the pole-mount adapter may cut the cable. 3. With the GPS 17 installed on the pole mount, fill the remaining gap in the cable exit with a marine sealant. 4. Fasten the pole mount to the boat if it is not already attached. 5. Route the cable away from sources of electronic interference, and connect it to your chartplotter. Cable run externally To mount the GPS 17 with the cable run through the mount: 1. Position a standard 1 in. OD pipe-threaded-pole marine mount (14 threads per inch-not included) in the preferred location, and mark the approximate center of the mount. 2. Drill a hole using a 3/4 in. (19 mm) drill bit for the cable to pass through. 3. Fasten the pole mount to the boat . 4. Slide the cable through the pole mount and screw the assembled GPS 17 and pole-mount adapter onto the pole mount. 5. Route the cable away from sources of electronic interference, and connect it to your chartplotter. Cable run internally Mounting a GPS 17x Antenna Attaching the GPS 17 to a Pole Mount The GPS 17x antenna can be surface mounted, installed on a standard 1 in. OD pipe-threaded-pole marine mount (14 threads-per-inch-not included), or even mounted under fiberglass. Surface Mounting the GPS 17x Antenna 1 Use the surface-mount bracket as your mounting template. • Use the center punch to mark the three screw locations on the surface. • Use a pencil to trace the cable hole in the center of the bracket. • Set the surface-mount bracket aside. Do not drill through the surface-mount bracket. 2. Select the appropriate drill bit for your mounting surface using the drill bit table (page 4), and drill the three pilot holes. Note: If you are mounting the GPS 17x on fiberglass, it is recommended to use a countersink bit to drill a clearance counterbore through the top gelcoat layer (but no deeper). This will help to avoid cracking in the gelcoat layer when the screws are tightened. 3. Use a 1 in. (25 mm) hole saw to cut the cable hole in the center. 4. Place the seal pad on the bottom of the surface-mount bracket. Make sure that the screw holes align. 5. Use the included M4 screws to attach the surface-mount bracket to the ➊ mounting surface. 6. Route the NMEA 2000 cable through the 1 in. (25 mm) cable hole and connect it to the GPS 17x. 7. Make sure the large gasket is in place on the bottom of the GPS 17x antenna, place the antenna on the surface-mount bracket ➊, and twist it clockwise to lock it in place ➋. 8. Secure the antenna to the mounting bracket with the included M3 set Surface-mount bracket Seal pad screw ➌. Mounting 9. Route the NMEA 2000 cable away from sources of electronic interference, surface and connect it to your NMEA 2000 network. ➋ GPS 17x antenna ➌ Rubber gasket GPSMAP 4000/5000 Series Installation Instructions