Furuno GP1670F, GP1870F Installation Instructions

Installation Manual
GPS PLOTTER/SOUNDER GP-1670F
GP-1870F
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................................................ i
1. MOUNTING .............................................................................................................. 1-1
1.1 Mounting of Display Unit ............................................................................................... 1-1
1.2 Replacement Kit (option) .............................................................................................. 1-2
2.1 How to Mount a T ransducer through the Unit ............................................................... 2-1
2.2 Transom Mount Tr ansducer .......................................................................................... 2-3
2.3 How to Mount a T ransducer inside the Hull .................................................................. 2-4
3. WIRING .................................................................................................................... 3-1
3.1 Display Unit ................................................................................................................... 3-1
3.2 Transducer .................................................................................................................... 3-2
3.3 External Equipment ....................................................................................................... 3-2
PACKING LIST ........................................................................................................... A-1
OUTLINE DRAWINGS ................................................................................................ D-1
INTERCONNECTION DIAGRAMS ............................................................................. S-1
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING
WARNING
Do not open the equipment.
The equipment uses high voltage that can cause electrical shock. Refer any repair work to a qualified technician.
If water leaks into the equipment or something is dropped into the equip­ment, immediately turn off the power at the switchboard.
Fire or electrical shock can result.
If the equipment is giving off smoke or fire, immediately turn off the power at the switchboard.
Fire or electrical shock can result.
If you feel the equipment is acting abnormally or giving off strange noises, immediately turn off the power at the switchboard and contact a FURUNO service technician.
Mandatory Action
Prohibitive Action
WARNING
CAUTION
Warning, Caution
The operator must read the safety instructions before attempting to operate the equipment.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
WARNING
WARNING
Do not disassemble or modify the equipment.
Fire, electrical shock or serious injury can result.
Make sure no rain or water splash leaks into the equipment.
Fire or electrical shock can result if water leaks into the equipment.
Do not place liquid-filled containers on or near the equipment.
Fire or electrical shock can result if a liquid spills into the equipment.
Do not operate the equipment with wet hands.
Electrical shock can result.
Use the proper fuse.
Use of the wrong fuse can cause fire or electrical shock.
The user and installer must read the appropriate safety instructions before attempting to install or operate the equipment.
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1. MOUNTING

1.1 Mounting of Display Unit

Mounting considerations
The display unit can be installed on a tabletop or flush mounted in a console.
Select a suitable mounting location considering the following:
• Keep the display unit out of direct sunlight.
• The temperature and humidity should be moderate and stable.
• Locate the unit away from exhaust pipes and vents.
• The mounting location should be well ventilated.
• Mount the unit where shock and vibration are minimal.
• Keep the unit away electromagnetic field generating equipment such as motor, gen­erator.
• For maintenance and checking purposes, leave sufficient space at the sides and rear of the unit and leave slack in cables.
• A magnetic compass will be affected if placed too close to the display unit. Observe the compass safe distances shown in the Safety Instructions to prevent disturbance to the magnetic compass:
Mounting procedure
Follow the procedure below to mount the display unit on a tabletop or in a console. Refer to the outline drawing at the back of this manual.
• Tabletop, mounting
1. Fix the hanger by four tapping screws φ4.8×22.
2. Screw knob bolts in display unit, set it to hanger, and tighten knob bolts.
3. Attach hard cover to protect LCD.
• Flush mounting Follow the procedure below to mount the display unit in a console. Refer to the out­line drawing at the back of this manual.
1. The thickness of the cutout should be 5 to 20 mm.
2. Prepare a cutout in the mounting location whose dimensions are shown in the
outline drawing at the back of this manual.
3. Screw in four threaded rods into the display unit.
4. Peel the paper from flush mount gasket and set the gasket to the display unit.
5. Set the display unit to the cutout and fasten it with the washers and nuts.
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1. MOUNTING
260
160
240
140
210
202
132
50.8
5
4-φ6
GP-1670/1670F Replacement Kit
GP-1870/1870F Replacement Kit
286
266
238
230
132
160
140
50.8
4-φ6
5

1.2 Replacement Kit (option)

For replace from the flush mounted former type display unit (GP-1650 ser.) to GP­1670F/1870F, the replacement kit (option) is available. Follow the procedure below to replace a display unit.
1. Remove the former display unit from panel.
2. Fix the display unit GP-1670F/1870F onto the repracement kit by four lods, wash­er and nuts.
3. Set the display unit to the cutout and fasten it with four tapping screws φ5×20.
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2. INSTALLATION OF TRANSDUC-
28
22
120
68
30
24
120
68
87
Unit: mm
520-5PSD
520-5MSD
BOW
ERS

2.1 How to Mount a Transducer through the Unit

Transducer mounting location
The thru-hull mount transducer provides the best performance of all, since the trans­ducer protrudes from the hull and the effect of air bubbles and turbulence near the hull skin is reduced. When the boat has a keel, the transducer should be at least 30 cm away from it.
The performance of this fish finder is directly re­lated to the mounting location of the transduc­er, especially for high-speed cruising. The installation should be planned in advance, keeping the length of the transducer cable and the following factors in mind:
• Air bubbles and turbulence caused by move­ment of the boat seriously degrade the sounding capability of the transducer. The transducer should, therefore, be located in a position where water flow is the smoothest. Noise from the propellers also adversely af­fects performance and the transducer should not be mounted nearby. The lifting strakes are notorious for creating acoustic noise, and these must be avoided by keeping the transducer inboard of them.
• The transducer must always remain submerged, even when the boat is rolling, pitching or up on a plane at high speed.
• A practical choice would be somewhere between 1/3 and 1/2 of the boat's length from the stern. For planing hulls, a practical location is generally rather far astern, so that the transducer is always in water regardless of the planing attitude.
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2. INSTALLATION OF TRANSDUCERS
Within the wetted bottom area
Deadrise angle within 15°
Position 1/2 to 1/3 of the hull from stern.
15 to 30 cm off center line (inside first lifting strakes.)
DEEP V HULL
HIGH SPEED V HULL
Hole for stuffing tube
Saw along slope of hull.
Upper Half
Lower Half
BOW
Transducer mounting locations
Installation procedure
1. With the boat hauled out of the water, mark the location chosen for mounting the transducer on the bottom of the hull.
2. If the hull is not level within 15° in any direction, fairing blocks made out of teak should be used between the transducer and hull, both inside and outside, to keep the transducer face parallel with the water line. Fabricate the fairing block as shown below and make the entire surface as smooth as possible to provide an un­disturbed flow of water around the transducer. The fairing block should be smaller than the transducer itself to provide a channel to divert turbulent water around the sides of the transducer rather than over its face.
3. Drill a hole just large enough to pass the threaded stuffing tube of the transducer through the hull, making sure it is drilled vertically.
4. Apply a sufficient amount of high quality caulking compound to the top surface of the transducer, around the threads of the stuffing tube and inside the mounting
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hole (and fairing blocks if used) to ensure watertight mounting.
2. INSTALLATION OF TRANSDUCERS
5. Mount the transducer and fairing blocks and tighten the locknut. Be sure that the transducer is properly oriented and its working face is parallel to the waterline.
Flat Washer
Fairing Block
Hull
Deep-V Hull
Flat Washer
Hull
Rubber Washer
Flat Hull
Rubber Washer
Cork Washer
Note: Do not over-stress the stuffing tube and locknut through excessive tightening, since the wood block will swell when the boat is placed in the water. It is suggested that the nut be tightened lightly at installation and retightened several days after the boat has been launched.
Transducer preparation
Before putting the boat in water, wipe the face of the transducer thoroughly with a de­tergent liquid soap. This will lessen the time necessary for the transducer to have good contact with the water. Otherwise the time required for complete "saturation" will be lengthened and performance will be reduced.
DO NOT paint the transducer. Performance will be affected.

2.2 Transom Mount Transducer

The optional transom mount transducer is very commonly employed, usually on rela­tively small I/O or outboard boats. Do not use this method on an inboard motor boat because turbulence is created by the propeller ahead of the transducer.
DO NOT overtighten screws; they may be damaged.
Parallel with hull
Transom
Less than 10°
Mount at the stripe.
Transom
Stripe
Over 10°
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