Gwind ™ Installation Instructions; Mounting Considerations - Garmin gWind Instructions D'installation

gWind ™ Installation Instructions
This wind transducer provides wind speed and wind angle
information to a NMEA 2000
GND 10 must be used to send data from this device to a NMEA
™
2000 network.
Important Safety Information
See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the
product box for product warnings and other important
information.
Always wear safety goggles, ear protection, and a dust mask
when drilling, cutting, or sanding.
Use caution when working from heights.
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• Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in a safe
place.
Installing the Propeller
1
Ensure the shaft lines up correctly with the slot on the
propeller.
The socket on the propeller fits only one way on the shaft.
2
Press on the propeller until it is seated on the device.
3
Install the set screw
device.

Mounting Considerations

When selecting a mounting location for the wind transducer,
observe these considerations.
• The wind transducer should be mounted on a horizontal
surface on the mast head
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network on your boat. A Garmin
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CAUTION
to hold the propeller securely to the
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• 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, or mount it facing the back of the boat, you must
configure the wind-angle offset to receive accurate wind-
angle data by following the directions in these installation
instructions.
Installing the Mounting Bracket
1
Using the mounting bracket as a template, mark the pilot hole
locations.
2 Using a 4.5 mm (
3 Fasten the mounting bracket to the surface using the
included screws.
Securing the Device in the Mounting Bracket
1
Loosen the lock nut
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.
Connection Considerations
This device must connect to a Garmin GND 10 to communicate
with the NMEA 2000 network on your boat.
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/ in.) bit, drill the pilot holes.
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on the device by turning it counter-
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to the device to prevent the lock
Installation Instructions