APPLIED ACOUSTICS 101G User manual

MiniPod Installation Guide
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Shipping Contents

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1. – Securing the pole: Remove pole from its shipping
position. Insert bottom of mounting pole into the green
bracket clamps. Pole should only go as far as black
stopper allows.
Black “stopper” picturedGreen bracket clamps
Pole secured for shipping Bottom of the pole
indicated with markings

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Once the pole is inserted, ensure that “FORWARD”
label is facing the front of the catamaran. Secure all 4
nuts with a 9/16” wrench.
“Forward” indicated with label Tighten all 4 nuts
2. – Mounting the GPS Antenna: Locate and remove
the GPS antenna from its transit case. Bracket and cable
are already connected and do not need to be
disassembled.

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Remove and retain the fasteners from the top of the
mounting pole. Feed the antenna cable through the
pole. Do this until all cabling is through and secure the
bracket on top of pole.
Feed the cable trough opening Fit together bracket and pole
Reinsert fasteners gently through bracket, making sure
to keep the cable out of the way. Position the “eye nut”
in the top position. Use 7/16” wrench to tighten.
7/16” wrenches used“eye nut” in top position

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3. – Connect antenna to battery pack: Loop cable
around the bracket clamps, and feed along the support
crossbar. Secure with zipties as you go. Connect
antenna cable to Subsea Power Pack. Coil remaining
cable and ziptie to support structure.
Loop cable around brackets Connect to Subsea Power Pack
Coil and ziptie remaining cable Loose cabling ziptied

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4. – Secure support cables: Remove carabiner clips
from their shipping location (attached to Subsea Power
Pack). Clip both carabiners to “eye nut” on antenna
mount. Tighten turnbuckles until completely tight.
Locate and tighten both
turnbuckles
Secure both clips to “eye
nut” on antenna mount
Clip #1 Clip #2

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4. – Review final assembly: All fasteners should be
reviewed for tightness, and support cables should be
fastened and tight.
Reverse instructions for disassembly and return shipping