echoMAP™ 70/90 Series Installation
Instructions
To obtain the best performance and to avoid damage to your
boat, install the device according to these instructions.
Read all installation instructions before proceeding with the
installation. If you experience difficulty during the installation,
contact Garmin® Product Support.
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 voids 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.
Before permanently installing any part of your device, you
should plan the installation by determining the location of the
various components.
• The mounting location must provide a clear view of the
screen and access to the keys on the device.
• The mounting location must be sturdy enough to support the
device and the mount.
• The cables must be long enough to connect the components
to each other and to power.
• The cables can be routed under the bail mount or behind the
device.
• 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.
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.
Select the mounting hardware appropriate for your mounting
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surface and for the bail-mount bracket.
Using the bail-mount bracket À as a template, mark the pilot
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holes through the screw holes Á.
To obtain the best performance and to avoid damage to your
boat, install the device according to these instructions.
Read all installation instructions before proceeding with the
installation. If you experience difficulty during the installation,
contact Garmin Product Support.
Registering Your Device
Help us better support you by completing our online registration
today.
• Go to http://my.garmin.com.
• Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in a safe
place.
Contacting Garmin Product Support
• Go to www.garmin.com/support for in-country support
information.
• In the USA, call 913-397-8200 or 1-800-800-1020.
• In the UK, call 0808 238 0000.
• In Europe, call +44 (0) 870 850 1241.
Tools Needed
• Drill and drill bits
• #2 Phillips screwdriver
• Jigsaw or rotary tool
• File and sandpaper
• Marine sealant (optional)
Mounting Considerations
The device can be mounted using the included bracket, or it can
be mounted flush with the dashboard using a flush-mount kit
(may be sold separately).
Using a drill bit appropriate for the mounting hardware, drill
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the four pilot holes.
Using the selected mounting hardware, secure the bail-mount
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bracket to the mounting surface.
Place the device into the cradle Â.
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Install the bail-mount knobs à on the sides of the device.
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Place the cradle 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.
Using a metal pry tool such as a screwdriver can damage the
trim caps and the device. Use a plastic pry tool when possible.
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A flush-mount 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.
Secure the template to the selected mounting location.
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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 cutting tool, cut the mounting surface
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along the inside of the solid line indicated on the template.
Place the device into 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 hole.
NOTE: Not all devices have trim caps.
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Using a pry tool such as a flat piece of plastic or a
screwdriver, carefully pry up the corners of the trim caps
and slide the pry tool to the center Á to remove the trim caps.
Ensure the mounting holes on the device line up with the pilot
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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.
NOTE: To prevent corrosion of the metal contacts, cover
unused connectors with weather caps.
Install the rubber gasket pieces 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.
À
Secure the device to the mounting surface using the included
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screws.
Install the trim caps by snapping them in place around the
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edges of the device.
Wiring Harness
• The wiring harness connects the device to power and NMEA
0183 devices.
• The device has one internal NMEA 0183 port that is used to
connect to NMEA 0183 compliant devices.
• If it is necessary to extend the power and ground wires, you
must use .82 mm2 (18 AWG) or larger wire.
• If it is necessary to extend the NMEA 0183 or alarm wires,
you must use 22 AWG (.33 mm2) wire.
Item Wire Function Wire Color
NMEA 0183 internal port Rx (in) Brown
À
NMEA 0183 internal port Tx (out) Blue
Á
Ground (power and NMEA 0183) Black
Â
Power Red
Ã
Connecting the Wiring Harness to Power
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.
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.
NMEA 0183 Connection Diagram
Item Description
À
Á
Â
Item Garmin Wire
Ê
Ë
Ì
Í
12 Vdc power source
Wiring harness
NMEA 0183-compliant device
Function
Power Red Power
Ground Black Data ground
Tx Blue Rx/A (+)
Rx Brown Tx/A (+)
Garmin Wire
Color
NMEA 0183 Device Wire
Function
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Place the device into the cradle.
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Securely connect each cable to a port on the cradle.
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Place the locking bracket over the cables.
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Place the device into the cutout.
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Installing the Cables and Connectors
Wiring to Power
Route the power cable from the swivel mount to the boat
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battery or fuse block.
If necessary, extend the wires using .82 mm2 (18 AWG) or
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larger wire.
Connect the red wire to the positive terminal on the battery or
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fuse block, and connect the black wire to the negative
terminal.