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Pub. 988-0161-04D
RIM 300
Radar Interface Module
Installation Instructions
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Copyright © 2008 Navico All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be copied, reproduced, republished, trans- mitted or distributed for any purpose, without prior written consent of Navico. Any unauthorized commercial distribution of this man- ual is strictly prohibited. ® ® Lowrance is a registered trademark of Navico. NMEA 2000 is a reg- istered trademark of the National Marine Electronics Association. Navico may find it necessary to change or end our policies, regulation
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Warnings and Cautions Caution: Use the radar at your own risk. Your radar was designed for use as a navigation aid. It should not be used for purposes that re- quire precise measurements of direction, distance, topography or location. Always compare the navigation information received from your radar with data from other navigation aids and sources. When a conflict arises between the navigation data from your radar and data from other navigation aids, make sure you resolve the conflict b
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RIM 300 Installation The RIM 300 will replace the power cable that came with your display unit. Your RIM 300 has three cables branching out from the cable plug, which include: radar data cable, display unit power cable and NMEA 2000 power cable. NOTE: You will need to purchase a SIMRAD heading sensor for the Radar Overlay feature to work properly. You MUST remove the power cable that came with your unit and replace it with the RIM 300 to complete this installation. WARNING: Even thou
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the red and black wires to power your display unit. Attach the red wire (+) to an accessory switch or power bus connected to a 12-volt battery. Connect the black ground wire (–) to the battery negative post. Tip If possible, keep the power cable away from other boat wiring, espe- cially the engine's wires. This will provide the best isolation from electrical noise. If the cable is not long enough, splice #16 gauge wire onto it. Make sure to attach the in-line fuse holder to the red lead a
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FCC Compliance This device complies with Part 15 of the U.S. Federal Communi- cations Commission (FCC) Rules. Operation is subject to the fol- lowing two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful in- terference, and (2) this device must accept any interference re- ceived, including interference that may cause undesired opera- tion. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manu- facturer could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Note: This equipment has
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NAVICO FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY "We," "our," or "us" refers to NAVICO, the manufacturer of this product. "You" or "your" refers to the first person who purchases this product as a consumer item for personal, family or household use. We warrant this product against defects or malfunctions in materials and workmanship, and against failure to conform to this product's written specifications, all for one (1) year from the date of original purchase by you. WE MAKE NO OTHER EXPRESS WAR- RANTY OR
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How to Obtain Service… …in the USA: We back your investment in quality products with quick, expert service and genuine Lowrance parts. If you're in the United States and you have technical, return or repair questions, please contact the Factory Customer Service Department. Before any product can be returned, you must call customer service to determine if a return is necessary. Many times, customer service can resolve your problem over the phone with- out sending your product to the factor
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Accessory Ordering Information for all countries To order Lowrance accessories for your radar, please contact: 1) Your local marine dealer or consumer electronics store. Most quality dealers that handle marine electronic equipment or other consumer electronics should be able to assist you with these items. To locate a Lowrance dealer near you, visit our web site, www.lowrance.com and look for the Dealer Locator. Or, you can consult your telephone directory for listings. 2) U.S. customer
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