Installation Guide

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Installation Guide 84464 Rev. E
INSTALLATION
General Guidelines
General Guidelines for Installation
• Do not attempt to service items such as Below Deck Unit (BDU) and antenna.
• Do not alter or remove tamper seals/tape from the equipment.
• Always use Ground Lugs as separate connections to chassis and antenna
• Always torque hardware to specified values.
• If mounting antenna near radar array, raise the VesseLINK
™
Antenna approximately 15
degrees above radar array centerline and mount as far away as possible to reduce the
possibility of interference.
Tools and Supplies Needed for Installation
List of tools you may need to install this system:
• Drill and drill bits
• Pliers or wrench
• 4 mm Hex Drive
• 6 mm Hex Driver
• 10 mm Wrench or Socket
• Torque Wrench
• Marker or pencil
• Tie wraps
• Self-vulcanizing tape to seal connections
Preparation
Prepare the VesseLINK
™
Installation Kit as follows:
1. Unpack and lay out all components and parts.
2. Inspect for any damage
3. Conduct an inventory of all components and parts using the equipment packing list
provided with the equipment. Any missing items and/or shipping damage should be
reported immediately to Thales Customer Service Department (Tel: [phone] or
email [e-mail]).