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3 Display Installation Mounting location Choose the mounting locations carefully before you drill or cut. The display should be mounted so that the operator can easily use the controls and clearly see the display screen. Be sure to leave a direct path for all of the cables. Lowrance displays are high-contrast, and are viewable in direct sunlight, but for best results install the display out of direct sunlight. The chosen location should have minimal glare from windows or bright objects. Ensure that any holes cut are in a safe position and will not weaken the boat's structure. If in doubt, consult a qualified boat builder, or marine electronics installer. Before cutting a hole in a panel, make sure that there are no hidden electrical wires or other parts behind the panel. Do not mount any part where it can be used as a hand hold, where it might be submerged, or where it will interfere with the operation, launching or retrieving of the boat. If bracket mounting the display, choose an area where the display will not be subjected to excessive vibration. The mounting location may affect the internal GPS receiver. Test the unit in it's intended location to ensure satisfactory reception. An external GPS source may be added to overcome poor reception areas. Leave sufficient clearance to connect all relevant cables. Good ventilation is required. Inadequate ventilation may cause the display to overheat. Lowrance displays are designed to operate in temperatures from -15° C to +55° C (+5° F to +131° F). For overall width and height requirements, please see the dimensions section on page 53. ! Warning: When installing the displays, ensure appropriate safety equipment is used, eg. ear muffs, protective glasses, gloves and a dust mask. Power tools may exceed safe noise levels, and can cast off dangerous projectiles. The dust from many materials commonly used in boat construction may cause irritation or damage to eyes, skin, and lungs. Display Installation | HDS Gen3 Installation Manual | 13

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Display Installation |
HDS Gen3 Installation Manual
Display Installation
Mounting location
Choose the mounting locations carefully before you drill or cut. The
display should be mounted so that the operator can easily use the
controls and clearly see the display screen. Be sure to leave a direct
path for all of the cables. Lowrance displays are high-contrast, and
are viewable in direct sunlight, but for best results install the display
out of direct sunlight. The chosen location should have minimal
glare from windows or bright objects.
Ensure that any holes cut are in a safe position and will not weaken
the boat’s structure. If in doubt, consult a qualified boat builder, or
marine electronics installer.
Before cutting a hole in a panel, make sure that there are no hidden
electrical wires or other parts behind the panel.
Do not mount any part where it can be used as a hand hold, where
it might be submerged, or where it will interfere with the operation,
launching or retrieving of the boat.
If bracket mounting the display, choose an area where the display
will not be subjected to excessive vibration.
The mounting location may affect the internal GPS receiver. Test
the unit in it’s intended location to ensure satisfactory reception.
An external GPS source may be added to overcome poor reception
areas.
Leave suffi
cient clearance to connect all relevant cables.
Good ventilation is required. Inadequate ventilation may cause the
display to overheat. Lowrance displays are designed to operate in
temperatures from -15° C to +55° C (+5° F to +131° F).
For overall width and height requirements, please see the
dimensions section on page 53.
!
Warning:
When installing the displays, ensure appropriate
safety equipment is used, eg. ear muffs, protective glasses, gloves
and a dust mask.
Power tools may exceed safe noise levels, and can cast off
dangerous projectiles.
The dust from many materials commonly used in boat
construction may cause irritation or damage to eyes, skin, and
lungs.
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