GME ABL014 Round Double Swivel Antenna Base Instruction Manual

: October 30, 2023
: GME

Table of Contents

LOCATION SELECTION
INSTALLATION
GME WARRANT Y AGAINST DEFECTS
References
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GME ABL014 Round Double Swivel Antenna Base Instruction Manual

LOCATION SELECTION

Choose an open position clear of major obstructions (such as metal grab-rails) to reduce signal shadowing and improve the achievable range.
Consider the cable routing and distance to the equipment. Flexing of the antenna during vessel motion will place stress on the mounting point, so select a sound, rigid and ideally flat surface.
Verify that it is safe to drill through the desired location (e.g. no electrical wiring).
If intending to ‘angle’ the antenna flat when not in use, ensure the whip is free of obstructions when folding

INSTALLATION

Use the base to mark out where the three (3) screw holes are to be drilled. The swivel part of the base will need to be removed to access all three (3) screw holes. To do this remove cover on the handle (a) and undo the nut using the tool supplied (b).
Drill each of the three (3) retention holes and single (1) cable hole to size.
Two (2) rubber wedge discs are supplied with the base if required. Drill outholes to correspond with holes on the base.
If you wish to pass antenna cable through the base, drill out one of the blind holes on the antenna base using a 10 mm drill bit. Pass antenna cable through drilled hole and rubber wedge (if being used) and through hole in deck of boat. Using the supplied split rubber grommet, place over cable on underside of base and push into recess as shown. As base is screwed down, rubber grommet will seal gap between base and cable.
To optimise seal, apply a bed of neutral cure silicon sealant under the bottom of the base.
Firmly secure the three (3) retention screws. Do not over tighten, it is better to check and further tighten after approximately one (1) month of use.
Finally, route the remaining cable to the radio equipment.

IMPORTANT: It is recommended not to cut or shorten the supplied cable. For longer cable runs, please contact your GME dealer for the appropriate GME extension cable.

GME WARRANT Y AGAINST DEFECTS

This warranty against defects is given by GME Pty Ltd ACN 000 346 814 (We, us, our or GME). Our contact details are set out in clause 2.7. This warranty statement only applies to products purchased in Australia. Please contact your local GME distributor for products sold outside of Australia. Local distributor details at: www.gme.net.au/export.

Consumer guarantees
Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure. To the extent we are able, we exclude all other conditions, warranties and obligations which would otherwise be implied.
Warranty against defects
This warranty is in addition to and does not limit, exclude or restrict your rights under the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Australia) or any other mandatory protection laws that may apply.
We warrant our goods to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for the warranty period (see warranty table) from the date of original sale (or another period we agree to in writing). Subject to our obligations under clause 1.2, we will at our option, either repair or replace goods which we are satisfied are defective. We warrant any replacement parts for the remainder of the period of warranty for the goods into which they are incorporated.
To the extent permitted by law, our sole liability for breach of a condition, warranty or other obligation implied by law is limited
(a) in the case of goods we supply, to any one of the following as we decide –
the replacement of the goods or the supply of equivalent goods;
the repair of the goods;
the cost of repairing the goods or of acquiring equivalent goods;
(b) in the case of services we supply, to any one of the following as we decide –
the supplying of the services again;
the cost of having the services supplied again.
For repairs outside the warranty period, we warrant our repairs to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for three months from the date of the original repair. We agree to re-repair or replace (at our option) any materials or workmanship which we are satisfied are defective.
We warrant that we will perform services with reasonable care and skill and agree to investigate any complaint regarding our services made in good faith. If we are satisfied that the complaint is justified, and as our sole liability to you under this warranty (to the extent permitted at law), we agree to supply those services again at no extra charge to you.
To make a warranty claim you must before the end of the applicable warranty period (see warranty table), at your own cost, return the goods you allege are defective, provide written details of the defect, and give us an original or copy of the sales invoice or some other evidence showing details of the transaction.
Send your claim to:
GME Pty Ltd.
Unit B, 22-24 College Street, Gladesville,
NSW 2111, Australia.
Tel: (02) 9879 8888 Fax: (02) 9816 4722
Email: servadmin@gme.net.au
2.8 If we determine that your goods are defective, we will pay for the cost of returning the repaired or replaced goods to you, and reimburse you for your reasonable expenses of sending your warranty claim to us.
What this warranty does not cover
This warranty will not apply in relation to:
(a) goods modified or altered in any way;
(b) defects and damage caused by use with non GME products;
(c) repairs performed other than by our authorised representative;
(d) defects or damage resulting from misuse, accident, impact or neglect;
(e) goods improperly installed or used in a manner contrary to the relevant instruction manual; or
(f) goods where the serial number has been removed or made illegal.
Warranty period
We provide the following warranty on GME and Kingray products. No repair or replacement during the warranty period will renew or extend the warranty period past the period from original date of purchase.