Garmin International Inc A2552 Manuel D’Utilisation

To obtain the best performance and to avoid damage to your boat, install the

device according to these instructions.
Read all installation instructions before proceeding with the installation. If you

experience difficulty during the installation, contact Garmin

®

 Product Support.

See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for

product warnings and other important information.
The radar transmits electromagnetic energy. Ensure that the radar is installed

according to the recommendations in these instructions and that all personnel

are clear of the path of the radar beam before transmitting. When properly

installed and operated, the use of this radar conforms to the requirements of

ANSI/IEEE C95.1-1992 Standard for Safety Levels with Respect to Human

Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields.
When the radar is transmitting, do not look directly at the antenna at close

range; eyes are the most sensitive part of the body to electromagnetic energy.
When connecting the power cable, do not remove the in-line fuse holder. To

prevent the possibility of injury or product damage caused by fire or

overheating, the appropriate fuse must be in place as indicated in the product

specifications. In addition, connecting the power cable without the appropriate

fuse in place will void the product warranty.

This device should be used only as a navigational aid. Do not attempt to use

the device for any purpose requiring precise measurement of direction,

distance, location, or topography.
Always wear safety goggles, ear protection, and a dust mask when drilling,

cutting, or sanding.

When drilling or cutting, always check what is on the opposite side of the

surface.

Help us better support you by completing our online registration today.
• Go to http://my.garmin.com.
• Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in a safe place.

• Go to www.garmin.com/support and click Contact Support for in-country

support information.

• In the USA, call (913) 397.8200 or (800) 800.1020.
• In the UK, call 0808 2380000.
• In Europe, call +44 (0) 870.8501241.

• #2 Phillips screwdriver
• 5 mm hex wrench
• Drill and 15.0 mm (

19

/

32

 in.) drill bit

• 17 mm (

21

/

32

 in.) wrench and torque wrench

• A length of 3.31 mm² (12 AWG) copper wire to ground the radar housing

(and voltage converter, if applicable).

• Marine sealant

When selecting a mounting location, observe these considerations.

• It is highly recommended that the device is mounted out of range of

people, with the vertical beam width above head height. To avoid exposure

to harmful radio frequency (RF) levels, the device should not be mounted

closer to people than the maximum safe distance value listed in the

product specifications.

• The device should be mounted high above the ship’s keel line with minimal

blockage of the radar beam. Obstructions may cause blind and shadow

sectors, or generate false echoes. The higher the installation position, the

farther the radar can detect targets.

• The device should be mounted on a flat surface or a platform that is

parallel to the vessel's water line and is sturdy enough to support the

device's weight. The weight for each model is listed in the product

specifications.

• The radar beam spreads vertically 11.5° above and 11.5° below 

À

 the

radar's radiating element. On vessels with higher bow angles at cruise

speed, the installation angle can be lowered to point the beam slightly

downward to the waterline while at rest. Shims can be used if necessary.

• The device should be mounted away from heat sources, such as smoke

stacks and lights.

• The device should be mounted at a different level than horizontal

spreaders and mast crosstrees.

• To avoid interference with a magnetic compass, the device should not be

mounted closer to a compass than the compass-safe distance value listed

in the product specifications.

• Other electronics and cables should be mounted more than 2 m (6.5 ft.)

from the radar beam path.

• GPS antennas should be either above or below the radar beam path.
• The device should be mounted at least 1 m (40 in.) from any transmitting

equipment.

• The device should be mounted at least 1 m (40 in.) away from cables

carrying radio signals such as VHF radios, cables, and antennas.

• The device should be mounted at least 2 m (6.5 ft.) away from Single Side

Band (SSB) radios.

Before you can mount the radar, you must choose a suitable mounting location

(Mounting Considerations, page 1).

Select an option:
• If you are using a pre-drilled Garmin compatible Furuno

®

 or Raymarine

®

mount, proceed to step 3.

• Secure the included mounting template to the surface at the chosen

mounting location, along the bow-stern axis as indicated on the

template.

Determine which of the two mounting-hole patterns indicated on the

template are appropriate for the mounting surface and drill the four

mounting holes using a 15 mm (

19

/

32

 in.) drill bit.

Remove the hatch on the front of the pedestal by loosening the screw and

lifting the hatch off of the hinges.

July 2015

Printed in Taiwan

190-01818-02_0B