Garmin GPSMAP 1020 Installation Instructions

Garmin Chartplotters Installation Instructions - GPSMAP 1020.
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GPSMAP® 800 and 1000 Series 

Installation Instructions 

Important Safety Information

 WARNING

See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the 

product box for product warnings and other important 

information.
When connecting the power cable, do not remove the in-line 

fuse holder. To prevent the possibility of injury or product 

damage caused by fire or overheating, the appropriate fuse 

must be in place as indicated in the product specifications. In 

addition, connecting the power cable without the appropriate 

fuse in place will void the product warranty.

 CAUTION

Always wear safety goggles, ear protection, and a dust mask 

when drilling, cutting, or sanding.

NOTICE

When drilling or cutting, always check what is on the opposite 

side of the surface.

Registering Your Device
Help us better support you by completing our online registration 

today.
• Go to http://my.garmin.com.
• Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in a safe 

place.

Contacting Garmin Product Support
• Go to www.garmin.com/support and click Contact Support 

for in-country support information.

• In the USA, call (913) 397.8200 or (800) 800.1020.
• In the UK, call 0808 2380000.
• In Europe, call +44 (0) 870.8501241.

Tools Needed
• Drill and drill bits
• #2 Phillips screwdriver
• Jigsaw or rotary tool
• File and sandpaper
• Marine sealant (optional)

Mounting Considerations

NOTICE

This device should be mounted in a location that is not exposed 

to extreme temperatures or conditions. The temperature range 

for this device is listed in the product specifications. Extended 

exposure to temperatures exceeding the specified temperature 

range, in storage or operating conditions, may cause device 

failure. Extreme-temperature-induced damage and related 

consequences are not covered by the warranty.

Using the included hardware and template, you can mount the 

device using one of two methods. You can use the included 

bracket and hardware to bail mount the device, or you can use 

the included template and hardware to flush mount the device in 

the dashboard.

When selecting a mounting location, you should observe these 

considerations.

• The location should provide optimal viewing as you operate 

your boat.

• The location should allow for easy access to all device 

interfaces, such as the keypad, touchscreen, and card 

reader, if applicable.

• The location must be strong enough to support the weight of 

the device and protect it from excessive vibration or shock.

• To avoid interference with a magnetic compass, the device 

should not be installed closer to a compass than the 

compass-safe distance value listed in the product 

specifications.

• The location must allow room for the routing and connection 

of all cables.

Bail Mounting the Device

NOTICE

If you are mounting the bracket on fiberglass with screws, it is 

recommended to use a countersink bit to drill a clearance 

counterbore through only the top gel-coat layer. This will help to 

avoid any cracking in the gel-coat layer when the screws are 

tightened.
Stainless-steel screws may bind when screwed into fiberglass 

and overtightened. Garmin® recommends applying an anti-seize 

lubricant to the screws before installing them.

You can use the included bracket to bail mount the device on a 

flat surface.
Using the bail-mount bracket 

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 as a template, mark the pilot 

holes 

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.

Using a 3 mm (1/8 in.) drill bit, drill the pilot holes.
Using the included screws 

Â

, secure the bail-mount bracket 

to the mounting surface.

Install the bail-mount knobs 

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 on the sides of the device.

Place the device in the bail-mount bracket and tighten the 

bail-mount knobs.

Flush Mounting the Device

NOTICE

Be careful when cutting the hole to flush mount the device. 

There is only a small amount of clearance between the case 

and the mounting holes, and cutting the hole too large could 

compromise the stability of the device after it is mounted.
If you are mounting the bracket on fiberglass with screws, it is 

recommended to use a countersink bit to drill a clearance 

counterbore through only the top gel-coat layer. This will help to 

avoid any cracking in the gel-coat layer when the screws are 

tightened.

November 2013

190-01658-02_0A

Printed in Taiwan

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