Installing The Mounting Bracket - Garmin gWind Instructions D'installation

• If there is not a horizontal surface on the mast head, an
appropriate shim must be added to create a horizontal
surface.
• The wind transducer should be installed facing the front of
the boat , parallel to the center line.
NOTE: If you do not mount the device facing the exact front
of the boat, you must configure the orientation to receive
accurate wind-angle data
page 4).
When selecting a mounting location for the wireless server
interface (WSI), observe these considerations.
• Before permanently mounting the WSI, you must test the
signal strength between the wind transducer and the WSI
(Testing the Signal Strength, page
• The WSI is not water resistant and must be installed in a
location that is not exposed to any spray, washdown, or
submersion.
• The best location for the WSI is under the deck, near the hull,
as high as possible in the boat.
• You should install the WSI as close to the wind transducer as
possible.
• Metallic objects in the path of the wind transducer and the
WSI greatly reduce the transmission distance.
• The antenna is on the top of the WSI
when it is pointing toward the wind transducer.
• The WSI works the best when installed on a bulkhead
parallel to the pole of the wind transducer, in a fore-aft
direction.

Installing the Mounting Bracket

1
Using the mounting bracket as a template, mark the pilot hole
locations.
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2
Using a 4.5 mm ( / in.) bit, drill the pilot holes.
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(Adjusting the Orientation,
3).
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3
Fasten the mounting bracket to the surface using the
included screws.
Securing the Device in the Mounting Bracket
1 Loosen the lock nut on the device by turning it counter-
clockwise by hand until it stops.
2
Place the device in the mounting bracket by pushing it down
and sliding it back until it stops
3
Secure the device in the bracket by turning the lock nut
clockwise by hand until it stops.
4
Attach the security clamp
nut from loosening.
Mounting the WSI
Before permanently mounting the WSI, you must test the signal
strength between the sensor and the receiving box.
1
Determine the mounting location.
2
Using the device as a template, mark the pilot hole locations
on the mounting surface.
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3
Using a / in. drill bit, drill the pilot holes.
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4
Use the included screws to attach the device to the mounting
surface.
Testing the Signal Strength
Before you can permanently mount the WSI, you must test the
signal strength between the wind transducer and the WSI.
1
Temporarily connect the WSI to the GND 10.
2
If it is not connected already, connect the GND 10 to the
same NMEA 2000 network as a marine instrument.
3
Go to a page on the marine instrument that shows wind data.
4
Select an option:
• If no wind data appears on the marine instrument, move
the WSI to a new location and repeat step 3.
• If wind data appears on the marine instrument, note the
location and permanently mount the WSI.
WSI Box Connection Considerations
It is recommended to provide a direct 12 Vdc power supply to
the WSI box. It is mandatory to provide a direct 12 Vdc power
supply if any other units are connected to the Nexus
wired to the WSI box.
The WSI box must connect to a Garmin GND 10 black box
bridge to communicate with the NMEA 2000 network on your
boat. When connecting the included cable to the WSI box and to
the GND 10 bridge, observe these considerations.
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