5 Installation
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5 Installation

  5.1 Fixing arrangements should be provided so that the reflector can be fitted either on a rigid mount or suspended in the rigging.

  5.2 The recommended mounting height of 4 m and any preferred orientation should be permanently and clearly marked on the reflector.

  5.3 The reflector should be clearly and permanently marked if it will meet the performance requirement to ± 20° inclination (heel).

  5.4 For small-craft, the maximum weight for mounting at 4 m should be 5 kg. Reflectors designed for mounting at a greater height should be of weight calculated as equivalent to, or less than 4 m/5 kg. Physical sizes should be minimised and should not exceed 0.05 m3.

Parent topic: Annex - Recommendation on Performance Standards for Radar Reflectors
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