{"product_id":"garmin-gmr-fantom-5x-top-assy-pedestal","title":"Garmin GMR Fantom 5x, Top Assy, Pedestal","description":"\u003cp\u003eUse this Garmin radar top assembly as a replacement upper radar component for the compatible Garmin open-array or Fantom radar system.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pedestal GMR FANTOM 5X\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for the matching Garmin radar family referenced in the title.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUseful as a service replacement when refurbishing or repairing a compatible radar installation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c!-- sr-faq v=1 vendor=garmin source_sha256=8e7eed0185ab20409712d59e4695f30a58f56f066d6e8b8490568b2d0b5852b5 --\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat tools are required for installation?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eInstallation requires a #2 Phillips screwdriver, 6 mm hex wrench, drill with 15 mm and optionally 32 mm drill bits, 17 mm wrench\/torque wrench, 3.31 mm² (12 AWG) copper wire, and marine sealant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat are the main installation steps?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eMain steps are: secure the mounting template, drill holes, mount the radar onto the surface, insert threaded rods, secure with washers\/nuts, and torque the hex nuts to 14.7 N-m (11 lbf-ft).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow is the cable cover installed?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter mounting and cable connections, slide the cable cover onto the pedestal and secure it with the attached screws.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow do you ensure safe wiring for power connections?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eConnect the power cable with the in-line fuse holder intact. Use both 15 A (in power cable) and 30 A (between converter and battery) fuses to prevent damage or fire hazards.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat mounting location considerations are important for this radar?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe radar should be mounted high above the ship’s keel line, on a flat surface parallel to the water line, away from heat sources and obstructions. It must also be out of range of people, with the vertical beam width above head height, observing the minimum safe distance in the product specifications.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow should the radar be grounded?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eConnect a 3.31 mm² (12 AWG) copper wire from the pedestal to a water ground location. If using a voltage converter, ground it separately with another wire to boat RF ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhich networks is this radar compatible with?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis device uses Garmin BlueNet networking and is compatible with both Garmin BlueNet devices and Garmin Marine Network devices.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat wire gauges should be used for power cable extensions?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse 12 AWG for up to 3 m, 10 AWG for 5 m, 9 AWG for 6.5 m, and 8 AWG for 8 m cable extensions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDoes the device require a voltage converter?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf your radar is packaged with a voltage converter, you must use it. 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