Furuno FR-2155 Marine RADAR User Manual


 
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Scanner unit mounting
The scanner unit should be assembled before hoisting it to the mounting platform.
When using a crane or hoist, lift the unit by the hoist rings which should be fas-
tened to the bolt fixing covers of the scanner housing. Do not lift it by the scanner
radiator.
CAUTION
DO NOT lift the scanner unit by the radiator;
lift it by the hoist rings. (Be sure to remove
rings after lifting the scanner.)
Hoist
ring
NO!
1. Construct a suitable mounting platform referring to the outline drawing at the
back of the manual.
2. Drill four mounting holes of 15 mm diameter and one cable entry hole of about
50 mm diameter in the mounting platform.
3. Lay the rubber mat (supplied) on the mounting platform.
4. Place the scanner unit on the rubber mat orienting the unit so the bow mark on
its base is facing the ship’s bow.
5. Fasten the scanner unit to the mounting platform with M12x60 hex bolts, nuts,
flat washers and seal washers.
6. Using hex bolt (M6x25), nut (M6) and flat washer (M6) establish the ground
system on the mounting platform as shown in Figure 1-3. Connect the ground
wire (RW-4747, 340 mm, supplied) between the grounding point and ground
terminal on the scanner unit. Coat the entire ground system with silicone seal-
ant (supplied).