Important Safety Information; Installation Instructions; Mounting Considerations - Garmin GMR Fantom 18 Instrucciones De Instalación

Important Safety Information

WARNING
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 voids the product warranty.
CAUTION
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.
Opening the device may result in personal injury and/or damage to the device.
This device contains no user-serviceable parts, and should be opened only by
a Garmin authorized service technician. Any damage resulting from opening
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the unit by anyone other than a Garmin authorized service technician will not
be covered by the Garmin warranty.
NOTICE
When drilling or cutting, always check what is on the opposite side of the
surface.
Registering Your Device
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• Go to my.garmin.com.
• Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in a safe place.
Contacting Garmin Product Support
• Go to www.garmin.com/support/ for in-country support information.
• In the USA, call 913-397-8200 or 1-800-800-1020.
• In the UK, call 0808 238 0000.
• In Europe, call +44 (0) 870 850 1241.
Loading the New Software on a Memory Card
1
Insert a memory card into the card slot on the computer.
2
Go to www.garmin.com/support/software/marine.html.
3
Select Download next to GPSMAP Series with SD Card.
4
Read and agree to the terms.
5
Select Download.
6
Select Run.
7
Select the drive associated with the memory card, and select Next >
Finish.
Updating the Device Software
Before you can update the software, you must obtain a software-update
memory card or load the latest software onto a memory card.
1
Turn on the chartplotter.
2
After the home screen appears, insert the memory card into the card slot.
NOTE: In order for the software update instructions to appear, the device
must be fully booted before the card is inserted.
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Installation Instructions

3
Follow the on-screen instructions.
4
Wait several minutes while the software update process completes.
5
When prompted, leave the memory card in place and restart the
chartplotter manually.
6
Remove the memory card.
NOTE: If the memory card is removed before the device restarts fully, the
software update is not complete.
Tools Needed
• Drill
3
• 9.5 mm ( / in.) drill bit
8
1
• 32 mm (1 / in.) drill bit (optional)
4
13
• 4 mm ( / in.) hex wrench
32
1
• 13 mm ( / in.) wrench and torque wrench
2
• Marine sealant

Mounting Considerations

To complete the installation, you need the appropriate fasteners, tools, and
mounts. These items are available at most marine dealers.
• It is highly recommended that the device is mounted out of range of
personnel, with the horizontal 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 between the vessel and the radar beam. Obstructions may cause
blind and shadow sectors, or generate false echoes. The higher the
installation position, the farther the radome 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.
• Most radar beams spread vertically 12.5° above
radome'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. Use shims 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 ½ 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.
For Single Side Band (SSB) radios, increase the distance to 2 m (6 ½ ft.).
and 12.5° below the
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