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Before you begin, consider the following 
installation guidelines for the belowdecks 
equipment.

Switchplate

• Select a switchplate mounting location in a 

dry, well-ventilated area belowdecks away 

from any heat sources or salt spray. 

• Be sure to leave enough room at the 

switchplate’s rear panel for connecting the 

cables (see Figure 5 for switchplate 

dimensions).

• Since the supplied data cable is 50 ft (15 m) 

long, the switchplate must be located within 

50 ft (15 m) of the antenna.

• The switchplate mounting template at the 

end of this manual shows the size of the hole 

required for a flush-mount installation. 

MCP

• Select an MCP mounting location in a dry, 

well-ventilated area belowdecks away from 

any heat sources or salt spray. 

• Be sure the MCP’s front panel will be easily 

accessible to the user. The owner will use the 

MCP’s buttons to control the antenna.

• Be sure to leave enough room at the MCP’s 

rear panel for connecting the cables (see 

Figure 6 for MCP dimensions).

• Since the supplied main control cable and RF 

control cable are both 25 ft (7.6 m) long, the 

MCP must be located within 25 ft (7.6 m) of 

the switchplate. Later, you will connect the 

MCP to the switchplate using these special 

cables.

• The kitpack contains parts for mounting the 

MCP either to a horizontal surface (using 

Velcro) or to a vertical surface (using the 

supplied flush mount bracket). The MCP 

mounting template at the end of this manual 

shows the size of the hole required for a 

flush-mount installation. 

2.96"

(75.2 mm)

4.39"

(111.5 mm)

Figure 5:  Switchplate Dimensions

8.1"

(205.7 mm)

3.17"

(80.6 mm)

0.66"

(16.7 mm)

2.52"

(64.1 mm)

Figure 6:  MCP Dimensions

Plan the Belowdecks Installation

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