General location requirements

Below are important requirements that need to be considered when choosing a suitable location to install your product.

Location requirementsThe product is suitable for mounting above or below decks.

The product should be mounted in a location where it will be:

  • Protected from physical damage and excessive vibration.

  • Well ventilated and away from heat sources.

  • Away from any potential ignition source such as an engine room, near fuel tanks or a gas locker.

  • Easily accessible for operations.

When choosing a location for the product, consider the following to ensure reliable and trouble-free operation:

  • Access — there must be sufficient space to enable cable connections and to avoid tight cable bends.

  • Electrical interference — the product should be mounted far enough away from any equipment that may cause interference such as engines, motors, generators, radio transmitters / receivers and cables carrying high power.

  • Magnetic compass — refer to the Compass safe distance section in this document for advice on maintaining a suitable distance between this product and any compasses on your vessel.

  • Mounting surface — ensure the product is adequately supported on a secure surface. Refer to the weight information provided in the Technical specification for this product and ensure that the intended mounting surface is suitable for bearing the product weight. Do NOT mount units or cut holes in places which may damage the structure of the vessel.