Garmin 02261B, 02261A User Manual

GPSMAP® 800 and 1000 Series

Installation Instructions

Important Safety Information

WARNING

See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the
product box for product warnings and other important
information.

When connecting the power cable, do not remove the in-line
fuse holder. To prevent the possibility of injury or product
damage caused by fire or overheating, the appropriate fuse
must be in place as indicated in the product specifications. In
addition, connecting the power cable without the appropriate
fuse in place will void the product warranty.

CAUTION

Always wear safety goggles, ear protection, and a dust mask
when drilling, cutting, or sanding.

NOTICE

When drilling or cutting, always check what is on the opposite
side of the surface.

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• Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in a safe
place.

When selecting a mounting location, you should observe these
considerations.

• The location should provide optimal viewing as you operate
your boat.

• The location should allow for easy access to all device
interfaces, such as the keypad, touchscreen, and card
reader, if applicable.

• The location must be strong enough to support the weight of
the device and protect it from excessive vibration or shock.

• To avoid interference with a magnetic compass, the device
should not be installed closer to a compass than the
compass-safe distance value listed in the product
specifications.

• The location must allow room for the routing and connection
of all cables.

Bail Mounting the Device

NOTICE

If you are mounting the bracket on fiberglass with screws, it is
recommended to use a countersink bit to drill a clearance
counterbore through only the top gel-coat layer. This will help to
avoid any cracking in the gel-coat layer when the screws are
tightened.

Stainless-steel screws may bind when screwed into fiberglass
and overtightened. Garmin® recommends applying an anti-seize
lubricant to the screws before installing them.

You can use the included bracket to bail mount the device on a
flat surface.

Using the bail-mount bracket À as a template, mark the pilot

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holes Á.

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for in-country support information.

• In the USA, call [phone] or [phone].

• In the UK, call 0808 2380000.

• In Europe, call +44 (0) 870.8501241.

Tools Needed

• Drill and drill bits

• #2 Phillips screwdriver

• Jigsaw or rotary tool

• File and sandpaper

• Marine sealant (optional)

Mounting Considerations

NOTICE

This device should be mounted in a location that is not exposed
to extreme temperatures or conditions. The temperature range
for this device is listed in the product specifications. Extended
exposure to temperatures exceeding the specified temperature
range, in storage or operating conditions, may cause device
failure. Extreme-temperature-induced damage and related
consequences are not covered by the warranty.

Using the included hardware and template, you can mount the
device using one of two methods. You can use the included
bracket and hardware to bail mount the device, or you can use
the included template and hardware to flush mount the device in
the dashboard.

Using a 3 mm (1/8 in.) drill bit, drill the pilot holes.

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Using the included screws Â, secure the bail-mount bracket

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to the mounting surface.
Install the bail-mount knobs à on the sides of the device.

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Place the device in the bail-mount bracket and tighten the

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bail-mount knobs.

Flush Mounting the Device

NOTICE

Be careful when cutting the hole to flush mount the device.
There is only a small amount of clearance between the case
and the mounting holes, and cutting the hole too large could
compromise the stability of the device after it is mounted.

If you are mounting the bracket on fiberglass with screws, it is
recommended to use a countersink bit to drill a clearance
counterbore through only the top gel-coat layer. This will help to
avoid any cracking in the gel-coat layer when the screws are
tightened.

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190-01658-02_0A Printed in Taiwan

Stainless-steel screws may bind when screwed into fiberglass
and overtightened. Garmin recommends applying an anti-seize
lubricant to the screws before installing them.

The included template and hardware can be used to mount the
device in your dashboard.

Trim the template and make sure it fits in the location where

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you want to mount the device.
Remove the protective liner from the back of the template

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and adhere it to the location where you want to mount the
device.

Using a 9.5 mm (3/8 in.) drill bit, drill one or more of the holes

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inside the corners of the solid line on the template to prepare
the mounting surface for cutting.

Using a jigsaw or rotary tool, cut the mounting surface along

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the inside of the solid line indicated on the template.
Place the device in the cutout to test the fit.

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If necessary, use a file and sandpaper to refine the size of

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the cutout.
After the device fits correctly in the cutout, ensure the

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mounting holes on the device line up with the pilot holes on
the template.

If the mounting holes on the device do not line up, mark the

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new pilot-hole locations.
Using a 3.2 mm (1/8 in.) drill bit, drill the pilot holes.

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Remove the template from the mounting surface.

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If you will not have access to the back of the device after you

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mount it, connect all necessary cables to the device before
placing it into the cutout.

If necessary, cover unused connectors with the attached

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weather caps to prevent corrosion of the metal contacts.
Install the foam gasket À on the back of the device.

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The pieces of the rubber gasket have adhesive on the back.
Make sure you remove the protective liner before installing
them on the device.

Place the device in the cutout.

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Secure the device to the mounting surface using the included

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screws Á.
Install the decorative bezel by snapping it in place around the

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edges of the device.

Connection Considerations

When connecting this device to power and to other Garmin
devices, you should observe these considerations.

• The power and ground connections to the battery must be
checked to make sure they are secured and cannot not
become loose.

• For easier routing, the cables are packaged without the
locking rings installed. The cables should be routed before
the locking rings are installed.

• After installing a locking ring on a cable, you should make
sure the ring is securely connected and the o-ring is in place
so the power or data connection remains secure.

About the Wiring Harness

• The wiring harness connects the device to power, NMEA
0183 devices, and a lamp or a horn for visible or audible
alerts.

• The wiring harness is packaged without the locking ring
installed. You should route the cable before you install the
locking ring.

• After connecting a locking ring to the wiring harness, you
should make sure the ring is securely connected and the o­ring is in place so the connection remains secure.

• The device has two internal NMEA 0183 ports that are used
to connect to NMEA 0183 compliant devices. When
connecting to a device for both transmitting and receiving,
you must make sure to use wires from the same internal
NMEA 0183 port.

• If it is necessary to extend the power and ground wires, you
must use 16 AWG (1.31 mm²) wire.

• If it is necessary to extend the NMEA 0183 or alarm wires,
you must use 22 AWG (.33 mm²) wire.

Item Wire Color Wire Function

Red Power

À

Black Ground (power and NMEA 0183)

Á

Blue NMEA 0183 internal port 1 Tx (out)

Â

Brown NMEA 0183 internal port 1 Rx (in)

Ã

Gray NMEA 0183 internal port 2 Tx (out)

Ä

Violet NMEA 0183 internal port 2 Rx (in)

Å

Orange Accessory on

Æ

Yellow Alarm low

Ç

Connecting the Wiring Harness to Power

WARNING

When connecting the power cable, do not remove the in-line
fuse holder. To prevent the possibility of injury or product
damage caused by fire or overheating, the appropriate fuse
must be in place as indicated in the product specifications. In
addition, connecting the power cable without the appropriate
fuse in place will void the product warranty.

If it is necessary to extend the power and ground wires, you
must use 18 AWG (0.82 mm²) wire.

Route the wiring harness to the power source and to the

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device.
Connect the red wire to the positive (+) battery terminal, and

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connect the black wire to the negative (-) battery terminal.
Install the locking ring and o-ring on the end of the wiring

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harness.
Connect the wiring harness to the device by turning the

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locking ring clockwise.

NMEA 0183 Connection Considerations

• The installation instructions provided with your NMEA 0183
compatible device should contain the information you need
to identify the transmitting (Tx) and receiving (Rx) A (+) and
B (-) wires.

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