Lowrance electronic LINK-8VHF Marine Radio User Manual


 
Lowrance - Link-8 Installation Instructions 3
Table of Contents
1 Installation preparation ................................................................................6
1.1 Checklist.................................................................................................................................................6
1.2 Tools needed for installation ..........................................................................................................6
2 VHF installation .............................................................................................. 7
2.1 Location requirements .....................................................................................................................7
2.2 LCD viewing angle .............................................................................................................................7
2.3 Choose an installation type ............................................................................................................7
2.3.1 Mounting bracket installation .................................................................................................... 8
2.3.2 Recessed installation .....................................................................................................................9
2.4 Link-8 dimensions ........................................................................................................................... 10
2.5 Handset mic wall hanger ..............................................................................................................11
3 VHF electrical installation ............................................................................12
3.1 Connect the radio ............................................................................................................................12
3.2 Wiring diagram - NMEA 2000 ......................................................................................................15
3.3 Wiring diagram - External speaker and hailer .......................................................................16
3.4 Wiring diagram - NMEA 0183 connections ............................................................................ 17
4 Setup your radio - Your user MMSI...............................................................18