. 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 avoid damaging your boat. The GPSMAP 700 series chartplotter must be properly installed according to the following instructions. You need the appropriate fasteners, tools, and mounts listed in each section. These items are available at most marine dealers. Contact Garmin® Product Support if you have any questions while installing your GPSMAP 700 series chartplotter. In the USA, go to garmin.com/support, or contact Garmin USA by phone at (913) 397.8200 or (800) 800.1020. In the UK, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. by phone at 0808 2380000. In Europe, go to and click Contact Support for in-country support information, or contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. by phone at +44 (0) 870.8501241. Before installing your GPSMAP 700 series chartplotter, confirm that the package contains the items listed on the box. If any parts are missing, contact your Garmin dealer immediately. Product Registration Help us better support you by completing our online registration today. Go to Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in a safe place. For future reference, write the serial number assigned to your GPSMAP 700 series chartplotter in the space provided. The serial number is located on a sticker on the back of the device. Chartplotter serial number: to install the GPSMAP 700 series chartplotter, you must: 1. Mount the GPSMAP 700 series chartplotter. 2. Connect the chartplotter to power (page 5). 3. Ensure that the chartplotter software is up-to-date (page 7). the following additional installation options are not necessary in order to use the GPSMAP 700 series chartplotter. they have been included for your convenience: • ConnectingthechartplottertoaNMEA2000network(page6) • ConnectingthechartplottertoaGA30remoteGPSantenna(page6). • Connecting the chartplotter to a Garmin marine radar (page 6). • ConnectingthechartplottertootherNMEA0183-compatibledevicessuchasaVHFradiowithDSC(page5). • Connecting the chartplotter to a sonar transducer (“s” models only) (page 6). Mounting the Chartplotter You can mount the GPSMAP 700 series chartplotters using one of two methods. You can use the included bracket and hardware to bail mount the chartplotter, or you can use the included template and hardware to flush mount the chartplotter. Mount the GPSMAP 700 series chartplotter in a location that provides a clear, glare-free view of the display and easy operation of the power key and the touch screen. February 2010 Part Number 190-01155-02 Rev. B Printed in Taiwan GPSMAP 700 Series Installation Instructions Bail Mounting the Chartplotter Use the included bracket to bail mount the GPSMAP 700 series chartplotter. You can route cables from under the mounting surface through the included bail-mount bracket, though it is not necessary. See page 3 for instructions on installing the bail-mount bracket without routing cables through the bracket. Hardware (included): • Bail-mount bracket • Cable-organization bracket • Bail-mount template • Four 35 mm M 4.2 . 1.4 screws (to secure the bail-mount bracket ) • Two 20 mm M 3.5 . 1.3 screws (to secure the cable-organization bracket) Tools required (not included): • Jigsaw • Drill and drill bits—1 1/4 in. (32 mm), and 1/8 in. (3 mm) • Number 2 Phillips screwdriver To install the bail-mount bracket with the cables routed through the bracket: 1. Using the included bail-mount bracket template, determine the best place to install the bracket. Be sure to leave adequate clearance behind the chartplotter for the wiring. NOTE: To avoid interference, mount the GPSMAP 700 series chartplotter at least 32 in. (813 mm) from a magnetic compass. 2. The bail-mount bracket template has adhesive on the back. Remove the protective liner and apply the template to the location at which you want to install the bail-mount bracket. 3. Use a 1 1/4 in. (32 mm) drill bit to drill the pass-through hole in the center of the template. 4. Use a use a 1/8 in. (3 mm) drill bit to drill the six pilot holes marked on the bailmount template. Note: If you are mounting the chartplotter in fiberglass, it is recommended to use a countersink bit to drill a clearance-counter bore through only the top gel-coat layer. This will help to avoid any cracking in the gel-coat layer when the screws are tightened. 5. Remove the bail-mount bracket template from the mounting surface. 6. Route the cables pertinent to your installation through the hole you drilled in step 3, from under the mounting surface. If you plan to use all four cables, route them in the following order to ensure that they will all fit correctly: Radar cable Power/data wiring cable GA 30 GPS antenna cable NMEA 2000 cable NOTE: Do not install the locking ring (page 4) on the power/data or radar cable until after you route it through the mounting surface....