NorthStar 941X Reference Manual page 109

placement of the
941X
Rev. D
The shipping carton contains the following components:
the 941X
GPS antenna
25' coaxial antenna cable (for passive-patch antennas; 50' sup-
plied with optional active-patch antenna)
beacon receiver Antenna Coupling Unit (ACU) (for units with
internal differential GPS receiver only)
10' interface cable
10' power cable
flush-mount drilling template
sunshield
this Reference Manual
connectors and parts kit
Save all packing material in the event it is necessary to return the unit to
the factory for repair or evaluation. Your 941X should only be shipped in
a properly designed carton with packing material.
The 941X houses the GPS receiver, optional beacon receiver, computer,
power supply, lights, controls and the specially-coated display screen.
The mounting location should be chosen carefully before any drilling or
cutting takes place. Be sure you have easy access to the control panel's
keys and can clearly see the display from your normal vantage point
when navigating your boat. Even though the display screen contains an
effective anti-reflective coating, choose a location where glare from win-
dows or other bright objects will be minimized. Refer to the dimensions
in Figure 13 for planning your installation.
Whether you're flush-mounting or yoke-mounting the unit, allow at least
2½" clearance at the rear for cables and connectors. For yoke-mounts,
leave ample room (usually 2") all around the sides and top to avoid
crowding the unit. (See Figure 2 for yoke-mount drilling requirements.)
Though the unit itself is waterproof, the connectors at the back of the
unit are not impervious to corrosion from saltwater spray. Protect your
Northstar investment from prolonged exposure to the elements by
mounting it in a relatively dry area, if possible. At the end of the day,
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