TACO MARINE GS-850 Drill Template User Manual
- June 9, 2024
- TACO MARINE
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TACO MARINE GS-850 Drill Template
Thank you for purchasing the Grand Slam 850 VHF Antenna Mount or Grand Slam 950 Masthead Anchor Light by TACO Marine. Since 1959, we have taken great pride in offering the highest-quality products with excellent customer service. We stand behind our products 100 percent. Please visit our website tacomarine.com for more detailed information on a wide variety of products and to register your new accessory for warranty.
GS-850 MOUNT INSTALLATION
FOR ANTENNA
- Use the drill template to mark and drill with a 1/4″ bit the three bolt holes.
- If your top requires spacers, trim the included vinyl spacers to the depth of your hardtop thickness. Insert the vinyl spacers into each bolt hole.
- Place a bead of marine-grade sealant on the underside of the mounting plate. This helps prevent water intrusion.
- Securely bolt the base to the mounting surface. Be careful not to deform the top.
- Connect wire according to the figures on pages 7 and 8.
- Use a 7A fuse in the main +12 VDC power feed.
- Ensure the Black wire has a good connection to battery ground.
- Operate the unit in both directions using the momentary switch.
- Horizontal adjustment is possible to 80° angle. See diagram A on page 4.
- The GS-850 features two set screws – one to lock the antenna positioning in place, the other for adjustment.
- Connect wire antenna according to manufacturer’s instructions.
- The three (3) vinyl spacers will help prevent any hardtop compression. When installing through a hardtop, make sure the top is foam or core filled. It is recommended to use included spacers to fit inside where the mounting bolts pass through to ensure that when the bolts are tightened the top is not compressed.
- Position the mount with the antenna or light attached so that it will not interfere with other hardware on the top.
- Route electrical cables to boat’s control panel and attach wires per manufacturer’s recommendations.
- Before installing VHF Antenna or LED Light Tube, apply a thin layer of marine grease, anti-seize or teflon tape to the threaded shaft.
GS-850/GS-950 Drill Template
Please print at 100 percent for accurate sizing. Slight scaling may still occur. Therefore, before drilling, it is recommended that all template dimensions be measured for accuracy.
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