Most models have built-in lights which will require routing the wire or wires to your power source. To assure a clean
installation you may want to wait and drill the routing holes after you are satisfied with the compass alignment.
Specific model installation instructions are as follows:
B-80 & B-81 Bracket Mount
Remove the bracket from the compass and mount it as instructed above (Mounting the Compass). If you mounted
the bracket to a gunwale simply rotate the compass 90 degrees in its housing by removing the four Phillips head
screws located in the bottom of the housing. After re-installing the compass in the bracket remove the black plastic
inserts, which cover the compensators and begin compensation (see Compensation instructions below).
F-82, F-82W, F-83, F-83W, RU-90 & RU-90W Flush Mount
Using the mounting template supplied with the compass, make the cutout in your chosen location and mount as
instructed above (Mounting the Compass). Note: If you cannot access the compensation rods from below you need
to allow for easy removal of the compass during compensation. (see Compensation instructions below).
D-84 & D-85 Deck Mount
Follow the instructions above (Mounting the Compass). After mounting, remove the black plastic inserts and begin
compensation (see Compensation instructions below).
S-87 & S-87W Surface Mount
Remove the two Phillips screws that are on the left and right side of the compass. This allows you to slide the lower
base off. Mount the housing as instructed (see Installation above). Re-install the compass and begin compensation
(see Compensation instructions below). Note: the mounting holes for this model are slotted, so by centering the
mounting screws within the slots you can install all screws and make your alignment corrections later.
Mounting pads are provided if you do not wish to drill any holes. Remove the mounting pads from their backing and
stick them over the mounting slots. Because alignment is difficult to verify at this time we suggest temporarily
securing the base (masking tape works well) until after compensation. After alignment has been verified make a
small pencil mark at the front and back of the compass and deck. Remove the remaining backing from the pads and
secure the base to the deck using the pencil marks as a reference.
Note: The light wire can exit the compass either through the back or down through the bottom.
Night Light Wiring (all Models)
All Voyager models except RU-90 and RU-90W are supplied with a 12-volt night lighting system. To connect lights to
a 24 or 32 volt system, dropping resistors are available.
Lights should be wired to an appropriately fused 12-volt circuit in your electrical system (i.e. running light circuit).
Connect the red wire (white on some models) to positive and black to ground
. Some models have a second light
assembly, which should be connected to the same circuit.
Note: Night lighting is available for the Sailboat Racing Compass. For model RU-90 Order Part Number VL-100, for
model RU-90W Order Part Number VL-100W.
Compensation
A built-in correcting magnet system (standard on all Voyager models except the RU-90) consists of two sets of
magnets fixed to two adjusting rods with slotted ends. The slots should be horizontal before starting the adjusting
procedure. A small non-magnetic screwdriver is provided for this purpose.
Before starting compensation, make sure you have a suitable location (see Testing Your Chosen Location).
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