Garmin GPSMAP 5212 Installation Instructions - Page 8

Pole Mounting the GPS 17x Antenna With the pole-mount adapter attached to the GPS 17x, you can install the GPS 17x on a standard 1 in. OD pipe-threaded-pole marine mount (14 threads per inch-not included). You can run the NMEA 2000 cable through the pole or outside the pole. To mount the GPS 17x with the cable run outside the pole: 1. Route the NMEA 2000 drop cable through the pole-mount adapter, and place the cable in the vertical slot along the base of the pole-mount adapter. 2. Thread the pole-mount adapter onto a standard 1 in. OD pipe-threaded-pole marine mount (14 threads per inch-not included). Do not overtighten the adapter. 3. Connect the NMEA 2000 drop cable to the GPS 17x antenna. 4. Place the GPS 17x antenna on the pole-mount adapter ➊ and twist it clockwise to lock it in place ➋. 5. Secure the antenna to the adapter with the included M3 set screw ➌. ➋ 6. (Optional) With the GPS 17x installed on the pole mount, fill the remaining gap in the vertical cable slot with a marine sealant. 7. Attach the marine mount to the boat if it is not already attached. 8. Route the cable away from sources of electronic interference, and connect it to your NMEA 2000 ➊ network. ➌ GPS 17x antenna To mount the GPS 17x with the cable run through the pole: 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 pole. 2. Drill a hole using a 3/4 in. (19 mm) drill bit for the cable to pass through. 3. Fasten the marine mount to the boat. Pole-mount adapter 4. Thread the pole-mount adapter onto the pole. Do not overtighten the adapter. 5. Route the NMEA 2000 drop cable through the pole and connect it to the GPS 17x antenna. Vertical cable slot 6. Place the GPS 17x antenna on the pole-mount adapter ➊ and twist it clockwise to lock it in place ➋. 7. Secure the antenna to the adapter with the included M3 set screw ➌. 8. (Optional) With the GPS 17x installed on the pole mount, fill the vertical cable slot with a marine sealant. 9. Route the cable away from sources of electronic interference, and connect it to your NMEA 2000 network. Under-deck-mounting the GPS 17x Antenna The GPS 17x can be mounted under a fiberglass surface with the included adhesive pads. The GPS 17x will not acquire satellite signals through metal-you can only use the under-deck mount under a fiberglass surface. 1. Determine the location on the fiberglass surface where you want to mount the GPS 17x. 2. Place the adhesive pads on the under-deck mounting bracket. 3. Place the GPS 17x in the under-deck mounting bracket. 4. Adhere the under-deck mounting bracket to the mounting surface. 5. Secure the under-deck mount to the mounting surface with screws. Use extreme care to ensure that the screws do not penetrate the upper surface of the deck. 6. Connect the NMEA 2000 drop cable to the GPS 17x. 7. Route the cable away from sources of electronic interference, and connect it to your NMEA 2000 network. Adhesive pads Mounting surface GPS 17x antenna Under-deck mounting bracket  GPSMAP 4000/5000 Series Installation Instructions