Garmin echoMAP CHIRP 54dv, echoMAP CHIRP 55dv, echoMAP CHIRP 52dv, echoMAP CHIRP 53cv, echoMAP CHIRP 53dv Installation Instructions

echoMAP™ CHIRP 40/50 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 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.

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

1 Insert a memory card into the card slot on the chartplotter. 2 Wait a few moments.

The chartplotter creates a file named GarminDevice.xml in the Garmin folder on the memory card.

3 Remove the memory card.

4 Insert the memory card into your computer.

5 On your computer, go to garmin.com/express.

6Follow the on-screen instructions to download, install, and open the Garmin Express™ application.

7 Select Add a Device.

8While the application searches, select Sign In next to Have marine charts or devices? near the bottom of the screen.

9 Create or sign in to your Garmin account.

10Follow the on-screen instructions to set up your vessel. 11Select Add.

The Garmin Express application searches the memory card for the device information.

12Select Add Device to register the device.

When registration is complete, the Garmin Express application searches for additional charts and chart updates for your device.

When you add devices to the chartplotter network, repeat these steps to register the new devices.

Software Update

You may need to update the device software when you install the device or add an accessory to the device.

This device supports up to a 32 GB memory card, formatted to FAT32.

Loading the New Software on a Memory Card

You must copy the software update to a memory card using a computer that is running Windows® software.

NOTE: You can contact Garmin customer support to order a preloaded software update card if you do not have a computer with Windows software.

1 Insert a memory card into the card slot on the computer.

2 Go to http://www.garmin.com/support/software/marine.html.

3 Select echoMAP Series with SD Card.

4 Select Download next to echoMAP Series with SD Card.

5 Read and agree to the terms.

6 Select Download.

7 Choose a location, and select Save.

8 Double-click the downloaded file.

9 Select Next.

10Select the drive associated with the memory card, and select

Next > Finish.

A Garmin folder containing the software update is created on the memory card. The software update can take several minutes to load onto the memory card.

Updating the Device Software

Before you can update the software, you must obtain a software-update memory card or load the latest software onto a memory card.

1 Turn on the chartplotter.

2After the home screen appears, insert the memory card into the card slot.

NOTE: In order for the software update instructions to appear, the device must be fully booted before the card is inserted.

3 Follow the on-screen instructions.

4Wait several minutes while the software update process completes.

5When prompted, leave the memory card in place and restart the chartplotter manually.

6Remove the memory card.

NOTE: If the memory card is removed before the device restarts fully, the software update is not complete.

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).

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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.

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.

You can mount the device in your dashboard using the flushmount template and appropriate hardware. The flush-mount kit may not be included with all models. You must purchase a flushmount kit.

1Trim the template and make sure it fits in the location where you want to mount the device.

2 Secure the template to the mounting location.

3Using a 9.5 mm (3/8 in.) drill bit, drill one or more of the holes inside the corners of the solid line on the template to prepare the mounting surface for cutting.

4Using a jigsaw or rotary cutting tool, cut the mounting surface along the inside of the solid line indicated on the template.

5 Place the device into the cutout to test the fit.

6If necessary, use a file and sandpaper to refine the size of the hole.

7If your device has trim caps, use a pry tool, such as a flat piece of plastic or a screwdriver, to carefully pry up the

corners of the trim caps , slide the pry tool to the center ,

À Á and remove the trim caps.

8Ensure the mounting holes on the device line up with the pilot holes on the template.

9If the mounting holes on the device do not line up with the pilot holes on the template, mark the new pilot-hole locations on your template.

10Using a 3.2 mm (1/8 in.) drill bit, drill the pilot holes. 11Remove the template from the mounting surface. 12Place the device in the cradle.

13If you will not have access to the back of the device after you mount it, connect all necessary cables to the cradle before placing it into the cutout (Connecting the Cables to the Cradle, page 3).

NOTE: You must firmly press the connectors through the appropriate holes in the cradle. If the cables are not pressed far enough into the cradle, the device appears to lose power or stop working.

14If necessary, cover unused connectors with weather caps to prevent corrosion of the metal contacts.

15Install the rubber gasket pieces on the back of the cradle.

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

16Place the device and cradle into the cutout.

17Secure the device to the mounting surface using the included screws.

18Install the trim caps by snapping them in place around the edges of the device.

Installing the Swivel Base

Preparing to Run Cables under the Mounting Surface

NOTICE

Use pan-head screws or bolts when securing the swivel-mount base. Screws or bolts with countersunk heads damage the base.

Before you can prepare the swivel-mount base, you must choose the location to install the mount and decide whether to attach the mount using screws or bolts.

1 Remove the 10 mm M6x1 Phillips screw and separate the

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swivel mount from the base .

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2	Orient the swivel base so the pass-through holes à face the
	desired direction.
3	Using the swivel base as a template, mark the pilot hole
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4	Mark the cable routing hole .
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