Furuno GP1920C-NT, 1824C-NT, 1834C-NT, 1934C-NT, 1944C-NT Installation Instructions

BBWX1 Satellite Weather

Receiver

Installation and Maintenance Guide

Rev FUSA 15JUL2007

Table of Contents

Safety Precautions ………………………………………… 3 Disclaimer …………………………………………………. 3 Contents of Package …………………………….…………4 Tools Required …………………………………….……….4 Installation

General Precautions and Planning…………………5 Antenna Installation ……………………………...…6

Cable Installation ……………………………………9 BBWX1 Receiver Installation ………………………10 Typical System Diagrams ………………………………... 11 Activation ………………………………………………….. 12 Operation ………………………………………….……..….12 Troubleshooting - Diagnostics …………………………….13 General Maintenance ………………………………………14

Safety Precautions:

• Ensure power is turned off before attempting to install your weather system or

carrying out routine maintenance.

• This system is NOT intended for use on “positive” ground vessels.

• Installation and operation of this equipment must be followed per these

instructions. Failure to comply could result in personal injury, damage to your

vessel and/ or poor product performance.

• This equipment is intended as an aid only. Standard boating precautions still

apply.

• Ensure a 2A slow blow fuse is fitted in the positive line [red wire] of the power

cord between the receiver and the power source [battery]. As close as possible to

the power source [battery] end.

Disclaimer:

CAUTION – ADVISORY ONLY

The weather information is subject to service interruptions and

may contain errors or inaccuracies and consequently should not

be relied upon exclusively. The service is provided as is. You

are urged to check alternate weather information sources prior

to making safety related decisions. You acknowledge and

agree that you shall be solely responsible for use of

the information and all decisions taken with respect thereto.

By using this service, you release and waive any claims against

Sirius Satellite Radio Inc., WSI, Navcast Incorporated, Furuno

with regard to this service.

If you do not have the subscription agreement, you will find a copy at:

www.sirius.com/marineweather/marineweather_terms_and_conditions.pdf

or call 1-800-869-5480 to have a copy sent to you.

Contents of Package:

• BBWX1 Receiver Module

• SRA-40 Antenna Kit [includes 25 ft {7.6m} cable and mounting kit for various

thicknesses of mounting substrate].

• Power Cable 10 ft [3m]. 3 pin connector, 20 AWG 2 wire and shield.

• Ethernet Cable 10 ft [3m]

• Screws [3] #10 x 1” long, Type A, S/ T, ST/ST for mounting Antenna.

• Screws [3] #6 x 5/8” long, Type A, S/ T, ST/ST for mounting Receiver.

• Operator’s Guide

Tools Required:

• Drill

• Phillips screwdriver.

• 9/16” drill bit [centre hole for passing cable attached to the antenna base].

• 7/64” drill bit [3 mtg holes for antenna base].*

• #36 drill bit [3 mtg holes for receiver unit].*

• Pencil/ marker for marking location of holes.

* depending on thickness of mounti ng su bstrate, holes may be required to be enlarged.

Installation:

General Precautions and Planning:

• Your vessels power system should be either:

Negative grounded, with the negative battery terminal connected to the vessels

ground, or floating with neither battery terminal connected to the vessels ground.

It is important that an effective RF ground is connected to your weather system –

if an RF system is installed.

• The receiver should not be installed in an environment outside of the following

temperatures: operating: 32 F to 131 F.

Storage: -31 F to 185 F.

• Do not place receiver close to the vessels engine or where fuel vapor may be

present.

• Do not place the receiver where water may be present [internal or spray from the

environment].

• Do not install receiver or antenna where it can be damaged by being kicked or

trampled.

• Area behind the mounting position of the receiver must be free and clear of cables

and obstructions.

• The antenna can be installed in either the “pedestal” mode [as supplied] or by

“surface mount” mode. See instructions under “antenna”.

• The antenna beam is required to have an unrestricted view of the skies; this

constitutes 5 ft [1.5m] out from the antenna and 1 ft [0.3m] above and below the

antenna.

• The antenna is to be installed on a flat horizontal surface.

• The antenna must not be installed in the path of a radar beam.

• Area below mounting position of antenna must be free and clear of cables and

obstructions.

• Avoid running cables through bilges or doorways or close to moving or “hot”

objects. Where a cable passes through an exposed bulkhead or deck head, a

watertight gland or “swan neck” tube should be used. Care to be taken “pulling”

cables and or connectors through bulkheads as damage could occur.

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