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Your Argonaut A615 Smart Multi Function Display (SMFD) has been engineered for trouble-free use in
the marine environment. Please retain this reference guide for relevant installation, wiring, care and
operational information.
Surface Mounting
The A615 SMFD has been designed for an easy, secure and sealed installation. For surface mount
installations, please note the following steps:
1) Locate a suitable installation mounting surface. The surface should be flat and allow at least
enough room for the outside bezel face to fit (14.45” x 11.70” W x H). Note that the thickness of
the display is 1.35” so make sure there is enough clearance to mount in your desired
location. Make sure there is sufficient clearance behind the surface for cabling passage (.75”
minimum recommended). Rear surface space should also allow clearance to install mounting
screws from the rear; however, the display can be installed without using mounting screws, if
necessary.
2) Once mounting location is identified, carefully align the mounting template to the surface in the
exact location desired and secure lightly with tape. Mark the centers of the 4 VESA mount pattern
holes. Mark the connector clamp bracket outline and outside edge of the template. Once all
holes are marked, surface may be drilled and cut accordingly.
3) Display can now be seated against the surface. In some installations, a bead of marine caulking
may be desired to help prevent any water intrusion to the mounting surface openings. This bead
of caulking/adhesive can be placed upon the outer edge of the back cover and may also be
sufficient to secure the display in place without screwing into the enclosure from behind the
surface. Take care not to allow sealant to penetrate the gap between the front bezel and rear cover
as this may prevent opening the display if service is ever needed. Another approach is to lay down
a thin layer of weather stripping flush to the display edge. This strip can be sealed at the edges
with caulking. In general, after positioning/sealing is complete, screw display down to surface
(Note: screw type is M5 stainless steel machine thread). Different length screws may be
required depending on bulkhead thickness. In all installations, where water contact can occur with
the display, caulking sealant should be placed around the screw and connector clamp bracket
openings. Once secured to the surface, take care not to over tighten mounting screws.
Optional Flush Mount Kit
The optional flush mount kit allows you to embed the display within the mounting surface completely flat
to provide a “glass bridge” look. Included in the kit are rear mount plate, mounting screws, adjustment
screws, oversize adhesive backed polycarbonate face plate, and mounting template. For flush mount
installations, please note the following steps:
1) Locate a suitable installation mounting surface. The surface should be flat and allow at least
enough room for the polycarbonate bezel face plate to fit (16.21” x 12.46” W x H). Note that the
thickness of the display is 1.35” so make sure there is enough clearance to mount in your
desired location. Add an additional depth of at least 6”for sufficient clearance behind the
surface for cabling passage and to install mounting plate plus adjustment screws.
2) Once mounting location is identified, carefully align the mounting template to the surface in the
exact location desired and secure lightly with tape. Mark the centers of the 8 mount pattern holes
and the display cutout hole. Once all holes and cutout are marked, surface may be drilled and
cut accordingly. Use the correct bit to allow pilot holes matching the M6 screw size. The
flathead screws will need to be installed flush to the surface so cut an appropriate
countersink into the surface. Take care not to make the screw passage holes too large or the
countersinks too deep as this could compromise the mounting integrity.
3) Attach mount plate to the back of the A615 enclosure using four M5 screws and washers.
4) Carefully slide A615 bezel through display cutout hole such that back mounting plate makes
contact with back of mounting surface. Place 8 M6 flathead screws through mounting holes and
