Garmin GHP 10 User Manual
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GHP
™
10 Marine Autopilot System Installation Instructions
To obtain the best possible performance and to avoid damage to your boat, install the Garmin
®
GHP 10 marine autopilot system
according to the following instructions. Professional installation of the autopilot system is highly recommended. Specific training in
hydraulic pipe-fitting and in marine electrical connections is required to properly install the autopilot system.
Read all installation instructions before proceeding with the installation. If you experience difficulty during the installation,
contact Garmin Product Support.
note: If your boat uses a Mercury
®
Verado
®
engine, you must also purchase a Mercury Verado Adapter Kit (Garmin part number
010-11202-00). Contact your local Garmin dealer or Garmin Product Support for ordering information.
Product Registration
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. Keep the original sales receipt, or
a photocopy, in a safe place.
For future reference, write the serial number assigned to each component of your GHP 10 system in the spaces provided on
The serial numbers are located on a sticker on each component.
Contact Garmin
Contact Garmin Product Support if you have any questions while installing your GHP
, 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.
Contact Support
for in-country support information, or contact Garmin
(Europe) Ltd. by phone at +44 (0) 870.8501241.
WARnInGS
You are responsible for the safe and prudent operation of your vessel. The GHP 10 is a tool that will enhance your capability to
operate your boat. It does not relieve you from the responsibility of safely operating your boat. Avoid navigational hazards and never
leave the helm unattended.
Always be prepared to promptly regain manual control of your boat.
Learn to operate the GHP 10 on calm and hazard-free open water.
Use caution when operating the GHP 10 at high speeds near hazards in the water, such as docks, pilings, and other boats.
See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information.
CAutIon
Always wear safety goggles, ear protection, and a dust mask when drilling, cutting, or sanding.
Notice
When drilling or cutting, always check the opposite side of the surface. Be aware of fuel tanks, electrical cables, and hydraulic hoses.
February 2010
190-01166-02 Rev. B
Printed in Taiwan
Document Outline
- GHP™ 10 Marine Autopilot System Installation Instructions
- GHP 10 Package Contents and Tools Needed
- Installation Preparation
- Installation Procedures
- Installing the Pump (and Motor)
- Installing the Pump on an Unbalanced Cylinder Steering System
- Mounting the Pump
- Connecting the 2.0 L or the 1.2 L Pump to the Hydraulic Lines
- Operating the Shutoff Valve
- Connecting the Pump to the ECU
- Installing an Unbalanced Kit on a 1.2 L or 2.0 L Pump
- Adjusting and Calibrating the Unbalanced Valve
- Connecting the Legacy 2.1 L Pump to the Hydraulic Lines
- Connecting the Pump to the ECU
- Connecting the Compact 2.1 L Pump to the Hydraulic Lines
- Connecting the Pump to the ECU
- Configuring the Compact 2.1 L Pump for an Unbalanced-Cylinder Steering Configuration
- Installing the Electronic Control Unit (ECU)
- Installing the Course Computer Unit (CCU)
- Installing the Shadow Drive
- Wiring the GHP 10 to the Tachometer
- Installing the Alarm Buzzer
- Installing the GHC 10
- Making the Final Power Connections
- Bleeding the Hydraulic Steering System
- Installing the Pump (and Motor)
- Configuring the GHP 10
- Appendix