Chap t e r 6 : I ns t al l at i on
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6.2 Cont rol head
110mm (4.33in)
115mm (4.53in)
91mm (3.6in)
24mm
(0.95in)
17mm
(0.67in)
D3242-1
Si t i ng
The control head is completely waterproof and should be sited where it
is:
ïEasily reached from the steering position
ïViewed straight on, or with a maximum viewing angle of 30∞
ïProtected from physical damage
ïAt least 230†mm (9†in) from any compass
ïAt least 1†m (3†ft) from any radio/radar receiving/transmitting
equipment
ïAccessible from behind to secure and run cables
Note: The back cover is designed to breath through the cable boss to
prevent moisture accumulation. This must be protected from the
weather by following the Mounting Procedure.
Mounting procedure
1. Apply the paper template to the selected bulkhead.
2. Mark the centres of the two fixing holes and cable boss ñ make
sure the surface is smooth and flat.
Note: Adjacent control heads, or instruments, must have a 6†mm
(1/4†in) gap between them to allow the protective sun covers to be
fitted.