Horizon Navigation NavMate Navigation System User Manual
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NavMate® Installation Manual
2.0 SAFTY INFORMATION AND PRECAUTIONS
Before installing and using the system, please read the following
precautions. Failure to do so may result in damage to the system.
precautions. Failure to do so may result in damage to the system.
2.1 Controller
1) Do not interrupt power to the system while the software is updating. This may
result in corruption of the controller memory.
2) Never drop the controller. This may destroy the gyroscope or other components.
3) The controller MUST be mounted horizontally with the vehicle parked safely on
reasonably level ground. Use a bubble level to ensure the controller does not
exceed 5 degrees from horizontal level.
exceed 5 degrees from horizontal level.
4) Mount the controller securely to ensure proper gyroscope function.
5) Mount the controller away from other electronics which may interfere with the GPS
receiver.
6) Mount the controller away from strong magnetic fields.
2.2 Display unit
1) Never drop the display unit.
2) Do not apply pressure to the display screen.
3) Clean the display unit with a soft cotton cloth (or lens tissue) dampened with 70%
isopropyl alcohol (rubbing alcohol). Any other cleaning fluids may damage the
LCD screen.
LCD screen.
2.3 CD-ROM
1) Never drop the CD-ROM.
2) Use standard CD-ROM cleaning procedures.
2.4 GPS antenna
1) Mount the GPS antenna in a position that provides good visibility of the sky.
2) Mount the GPS antenna away from other electronics which may interfere with
antenna reception.
3) Do not cut, pinch or sharply bend the GPS antenna cable or coil the excess cable
as it will degrade the signal.
2.5 Wire Harness
1) Never connect to any safety system circuits (air bag, seat belt etc.).
2) Disconnect the battery cable prior to making any connections. Wait 10 minutes
before connecting the battery again.
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