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See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the chartplotter, fishfinder, or sounder product box for product warnings and other important information.
Connecting the high-frequency wires to the low-frequency terminal block, or the low-frequency wires to the high-frequency terminal block, damages the device and the transducer.
The cables connected to the transducer should not be cut, because cutting the transducer cables voids your warranty.
The device must be installed with one or more anti-rotation bolts (included). Failure to do so could result in the device rotating while the boat is moving and could cause damage to your vessel.
To prevent permanent damage to the surface of the transducer, do not use solvents such as mineral spirits, acetone, Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK), or similar products when cleaning. Do not use a power sander or pressure washer to clean the transducer.
You are responsible for the safe and prudent operation of your vessel. The autopilot is a tool that enhances your capability to operate your boat. It does not relieve you of the responsibility of safely operating your boat. Avoid navigational hazards and never leave the helm unattended.
Always be prepared to promptly regain manual control of your boat.
Learn to operate the autopilot on calm and hazard-free open water.
Use caution when operating the autopilot near hazards in the water, such as docks, pilings, and other boats.
The Auto Guidance feature is based on electronic chart information. That data does not ensure obstacle and bottom clearance. Carefully compare the course to all visual sightings, and avoid any land, shallow water, or other obstacles that may be in your path.
If your motor features a kill switch, you should know how to operate it in case of an emergency. If your motor does not feature a kill switch, you should install one before installing the autopilot system.
To avoid possible personal injury and damage to your boat, the autopilot system should be installed by a qualified marine installer. Specific knowledge of marine steering and electrical systems is required for proper installation.
If your vessel has an autopilot system, a dedicated autopilot control display must be installed at each steering helm in order to disable the autopilot system.
This pump must not be installed with a steering system that has an unvented reservoir, because it will damage the pump. Before installing the pump, you must verify that the vessel steering has a vented reservoir. Typically, the vent hole is in the filler cap of the highest helm. If you are not clear as to whether the steering system is vented, you should check with the manufacturer of the helm or the reservoir to verify.
Failure to follow these warnings, cautions, and notices could result in personal injury, damage to the vessel or device, or poor product performance.
You are responsible for the safe and prudent operation of your vessel. Sonar is a tool that enhances your awareness of the water beneath your boat. It does not relieve you of the responsibility of observing the water around your boat as you navigate.
All route and navigation lines displayed on the chartplotter are only intended to provide general route guidance or to identify proper channels, and are not intended to be precisely followed. Always defer to the navaids and conditions on the water when navigating to avoid groundings or hazards that could result in vessel damage, personal injury, or death.
All route and navigation lines displayed on the device are only intended to provide general route guidance or to identify proper channels, and are not intended to be precisely followed. Always defer to the navaids and conditions on the water when navigating to avoid groundings or hazards that could result in vessel damage, personal injury, or death.
To avoid possible personal injury, do not look directly at the antenna at close range when the radar is transmitting. Eyes are the most sensitive part of the body to electromagnetic energy.
The weather information provided through this product is subject to service interruptions and may contain errors, inaccuracies, or outdated information, and consequently should not be relied upon exclusively. Always use common sense while navigating, and check alternate weather information sources prior to making safety-related decisions. You acknowledge and agree that you shall be solely responsible for use of the weather information and all decisions taken with respect to navigating in weather. Garmin® will not be responsible for any consequences of using SiriusXM® weather information.
The radar transmits electromagnetic energy. To avoid possible personal injury, damage to the vessel or device, or poor product performance, 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 using Go To, a direct course and a corrected course may pass over land or shallow water. Use visual sightings, and steer to avoid land, shallow water, and other dangerous objects.
This device should be used only as a navigational aid. Using the device for any purpose requiring precise measurement or direction, distance, location, or topography may result in personal injury or damage to the vessel.
Do not read or reply to notifications while operating the vessel. Failure to pay attention to the conditions on the water can result in vessel damage, personal injury, or death.
Do not view video or photos while operating the vessel. Failure to pay attention to the conditions on the water can result in vessel damage, personal injury, or death.
Failure to install this device according to these instructions could result in personal injury, damage to the vessel or device, or poor product performance.
To avoid possible personal injury or damage to the device and vessel, disconnect the vessel's power supply before beginning to install the device.
To avoid possible personal injury or damage to the device or vessel, before applying power to the device, make sure that it has been properly grounded, following the instructions in the guide.
When in use, beware of hot surfaces on the heat-sink, motor, and solenoid components to avoid possible personal injury.
When in use, beware the risk of entrapment or pinching from moving parts to avoid possible personal injury.
Use caution when working from heights to avoid possible personal injury.
To avoid possible personal injury or damage to this device and vessel, only install this device when the vessel is on land, or when properly secured and docked in calm water conditions.
For the best possible performance and to avoid potential injury, damage to the device, or damage to your vessel, installation by a qualified marine installer is recommended.
If you are connecting to an existing NMEA 2000® network, identify the NMEA 2000 power cable. Only one NMEA 2000 power cable is required for the NMEA 2000 network to operate properly.
A NMEA 2000 Power Isolator (010-11580-00) should be used in installations where the existing NMEA 2000 network manufacturer is unknown.
If you are installing a NMEA 2000 power cable, you must connect it to the boat ignition switch or through another in-line switch. NMEA 2000 devices will drain your battery if the NMEA 2000 power cable is connected to the battery directly.
For the best possible performance, the device must be installed according to these instructions.
For the best possible performance and to avoid potential damage to the device or to your vessel, you must install this device according to these instructions.
For the best possible performance, the device must be installed according to these instructions. If you experience difficulty with the installation, contact Garmin Product Support.
To avoid damage to your boat, this device should be installed by a qualified marine installer. Specific knowledge of marine electrical systems is required for proper installation.
When drilling or cutting, always check what is on the opposite side of the surface to avoid damaging the vessel.
This equipment should be installed by a qualified marine installer.
This device should be mounted in a location that is not exposed to extreme temperatures or conditions. The temperature range for this device is listed in the product specifications. Extended exposure to temperatures exceeding the specified temperature range, in storage or operating conditions, may cause device failure. Extreme-temperature-induced damage and related consequences are not covered by the warranty.
This device should be mounted in a well-ventilated location that is not exposed to extreme temperatures or conditions. The temperature range for this device is listed in the product specifications. Extended exposure to temperatures exceeding the specified temperature range, in storage or operating conditions, may cause device failure. Extreme-temperature-induced damage and related consequences are not covered by the warranty.
Only pan-head machine bolts or self-tapping screws should be used to secure the swivel base. If you use screws with countersunk heads, you may damage the mounting bracket.
Be careful when cutting the hole to flush mount the device. There is only a small amount of clearance between the case and the mounting holes, and cutting the hole too large could compromise the stability of the device after it is mounted.
Before attaching the under-deck mounting bracket to the surface, verify the included screws will not penetrate the surface. If the included screws are too long, you must purchase surface-appropriate screws to complete the installation.
If your model has a DVI port, a blue rubber seal is included. This seal must be installed between the DVI port and DVI cable connector to avoid damage to the connectors.
A gray rubber seal is included for the VGA port on the device. This seal must be installed between the VGA port and VGA-cable connector to avoid damage to the connectors. When installing the seal, the arrow on the side of the seal must point toward the device.
Use only the included hardware when mounting this device. Using mounting hardware not provided with the device may damage the device.
If you are mounting the device in fiberglass, when drilling the pilot holes, use a countersink bit to drill a clearance counterbore through only the top gel-coat layer. This will help to avoid cracking in the gel-coat layer when the screws are tightened.
If you are mounting the device on fiberglass, when drilling the pilot holes, use a countersink bit to drill a clearance counterbore through only the top gel-coat layer. This will help to avoid cracking in the gel-coat layer when the screws are tightened.
If you are mounting the bracket on fiberglass with screws, it is recommended to use a countersink bit to drill a clearance counterbore through only the top gel-coat layer. This will help to avoid cracking in the gel-coat layer when the screws are tightened.
The mounting surface must be flat to avoid damaging the device when it is mounted.
Do not force a cable into its port. Forcing the cable can damage the pins. If the cable is properly aligned, the cable should connect easily.
Cable routing grommets do not create a waterproof seal. To create a waterproof seal, apply a marine sealant around the grommet and cable after installation. Be sure to test the system before sealing the grommets.
The appropriate battery is provided with this device. Installing a battery not provided by or purchased from Garmin may damage the device.
If the core of a cored-fiberglass hull is not sealed properly, water may seep into the core and severely damage the boat.
When installing the pump in a system with a Uflex® MasterDrive™, do not cut the high-pressure line connecting the power unit to the helm to avoid injury or property damage.
Do not attempt to use the autopilot to steer the boat until you bleed all air from each part of the hydraulic system.
When adding hydraulic line to the system, use only hose that is -4 [6 mm (1/4 in.) ID] or larger with machine-crimped or field-replaceable fittings that have a minimum rating of 1000 lbf/in² (6,895 kPa).
You must not use thread seal tape, such as Teflon® tape, or thread putty on any hydraulic fitting in this system. Small debris from thread seal tape or thread putty can enter the hydraulic system, become stuck in valves, and render the autopilot or steering system inoperable. Using thread seal tape or thread putty on any hydraulic fitting in this system voids your warranty.
Use caution when applying liquid thread sealant to avoid damage to the hydraulic system or to the autopilot system.
This is a general procedure for bleeding a hydraulic steering system. Refer to the instructions provided by the manufacturer of the steering system for more-specific information about bleeding the system.
The pump must be installed in a dry location, protected from water and the weather.
To ensure the long life of all parts, apply corrosion blocker to the pump at least twice yearly.
To ensure the long life of all parts, apply corrosion blocker to the drive unit at least twice yearly.
To avoid damage to the pump, keep all parts clean and free of dust and debris while configuring the pump for an unbalanced-cylinder steering system.
If you remove the check valves after bleeding the hydraulic system, you must bleed it again. Reconfiguring the check valves may introduce air into the hydraulic system.
Test the autopilot at a slow speed. After the autopilot has been tested and adjusted at a slow speed, test it at a higher speed to simulate normal operating conditions.
If the steering system in your boat does not match any of the hydraulic layouts in this manual and you are unsure how to install the pump, contact Garmin Product Support.
The drive unit movement must be limited by physical end stops. Failure to install end stops will cause the drive unit to act as a travel limiter and will damage the drive unit.
The cables connected to the drive unit should not be cut, because cutting the drive-unit cables voids your warranty.
This pump is only for use with Garmin autopilot systems. Attempting to use this pump with any other system may damage the system, the pump, or the vessel.
Radio operators with cardiac pacemakers, life-support machines, or electrical medical equipment should not be exposed to excessive radio-frequency (RF) fields, because the RF field may interfere with the function of their medical equipment.
This device generates and radiates radio frequency (RF) electromagnetic energy (EME). Failure to observe these guidelines may expose people to RF radiation absorption exceeding the maximum permissible exposure (MPE).