NorthStar GM1708 961X Installation Manual

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SECTION TWO - InstallationPage 6 961 INSTALLATION MANUAL Revision ASystem overviewThe unit is shipped ready to install and operate.It is recommended that you follow the steps below:1. Check the shipping carton for any damage, and immediately reportany damage to the carrier. Save all packing material in case you haveto return the unit to the factory for repair or evaluation. For returnprocedures, see “Returning a unit for service” beginning on page 3.2. Unpack the cartons. Compare the 961 Packing List (P/N GM1703),included in the 961’s packaging against the contents in those cartonsand with what you ordered.3. Make sure you have the tools necessary to complete the installation.4. After reviewing the components, next, review the components of aproper installation. For details, see “Installation considerations”beginning on page 6.5. Choose the best location to mount the control head(s) and processor.For suggestions and further information, see “Choosing a systemlocation” beginning on page 9.6. Choose the best location to mount the antenna. For suggestions andfurther information, see “Installing the antenna” beginning onpage 14.7. Review the section on wiring the system. For details, see “Wiring the961” beginning on page 12.8. Install the control head(s), processor, and antenna. (You may want totemporally install the antenna, then try operating the 961 to ensurethe antenna location works well before permanently installing theantenna.)9. Turn on the unit. For details, see “Turning the unit on and off” begin-ning on page 26.10.To ensure that the system is installed correctly and running properly,perform a functional test. For details, see “Testing and troubleshoot-ing the 961” beginning on page 32.11.If desired, interface the NMEA output ports; for details, see “Config-uring the NMEA output ports” beginning on page 46. If desired,interface the auxiliary port, see “Setting the auxiliary port” beginningon page 53.Installation considerationsCAUTION!The following basic installation considerations aren’t a substi-tute for all the details in SECTION TWO. To ensure that youmeet all critical installation parameters, be sure to read and fol-low everything in this section.