Attwood PowerBase 6100 Serie Manuel D'instructions page 8

iv. Remove the installation tool and insert pole into the PowerBase Unit, aligning the
fastener hole within the pole to the fastener hole within the PowerBase Unit.
1. Masthead Light: Align the pole so that the Attwood Shield faces towards the
bow of the vessel.
2. All-Round Light: Adjust alignment nut so that Light head is parallel to the
resting float position of the vessel.
v. Apply PTFE waterproof lubricant to included fastner, then utilizing a non-ferrous
bit tighten the screw so that the fastener head is fully bottomed out.
b. PowerBase Antenna
i. IMPORTANT: Please refer to the detailed instructions included with the antenna
for model specific installation steps.
ii. Prior to installing the antenna to the PowerBase Unit, route the coaxial cable from
the antenna through the previously drilled wire-access hole, taking care to ensure
that enough slack exists to allow for the full range of motion during stow and
deployment.
1. WARNING: Do not attempt to route the coaxial cable through the
PowerBase Unit's internal housing.
iii. Apply PTFE waterproof lubricant to the 1"-14 threading of the PowerBase unit,
then thread the antenna onto the PowerBase Unit attachment arm.
1. WARNING: If the coaxial cable routes out of the bottom threading hole,
take care when threading to ensure coaxial cord is not damaged.
TEST THE POWERBASE
a. Positional Switch: Activate the deploy state on the switch, then visually confirm
that the PowerBase unit has fully moved to the deployed state. Repeat this process
to return the unit to the stowed state.
b. PowerBase Light
i. Activate the on state from the Navigational Light switch, then visually confirm
that the Navigation Light has turned on.
ii. With the Positional Switch in the stowed state, confirm that the LED backlight on
the Positional Switch is blinking, denoting the ready-to-deploy status.
c. PowerBase Antenna
i. Confirm that the signal is being received by desired receiver. Please refer to the
antenna manufacturers instructions for signal quality troubleshooting.
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