INSTALLATION

2.1.3 TRANSCEIVER PROGRAMMING

The transceiver needs to be programmed before it is placed in service unless it was ordered as factory programmed. Programming instructions are located in the manuals listed in Section 1.1.1. Transceivers are normally shipped with preprogrammed factory test channels and test parameters.

2.1.4 REQUIRED POWER SOURCE

This transceiver is designed for installation in vehicles which have a nominal 12-volt, negative ground electrical system (negative battery terminal connected directly to the chassis). If the vehicle has some other type of electrical system, a voltage converter is required.

2.2 MOUNTING THE TRANSCEIVER

2.2.1 SELECTING A MOUNTING LOCATION

Front mount transceivers are designed for mounting in a location within convenient reach of the operator such as the dash, console, or floor. Remote mount models are designed for mounting in a remote location such as under a seat or in the trunk that is up to 6 feet (or up to 17 feet with optional extension cable) from the control unit.

WARNING

The mounting location of the transceiver or control unit can affect safe operation of the vehicle. Follow these precautions when mounting this transceiver:

•Mount it where it does not interfere with operation of the vehicle controls.

•Mount it where the operator can easily see the display and reach the controls.

•Mount it where it will be least likely to cause injury in case of an accident.

•Airbags deploy with great force. Therefore, do not mount it anywhere near the deployment area. In

addition, do not place any other objects in the deployment area.

2.2.2 INSTALLATION COMPONENTS

The following mounting kits are used to install the transceiver. These components and other components are shown in Figure 2-1.

Mounting Kit, Part No. 023-9800-030

•Two tri-knobs for attaching the transceiver to the mounting bracket

•Four No. 10 self-drilling screws

Universal Cable and Hardware Kit

Part No. 023-9800-410 (10 ft)

Part No. 023-9800-422 (22 ft)

•10 ft or 22 ft fused power cable

•Microphone clip and ground wire

•One 7A and one 15A fuse (7A not used)

2.2.3 ATTACHING MOUNTING BRACKET

Either Standard Mounting Bracket, Part No. 017-

2229-005, or Low Profile Mounting Bracket, Part No. 017-2229-010, can be used to mount the transceiver. Proceed as follows:

1.Check the area underneath the selected mounting surface for such things as wires, electrical compo- nents, and brake and gas lines that could be damaged when the mounting bracket screws are installed. Then install the mounting bracket using the included self-tapping screws or other screws if desired.

2.Install the transceiver in the bracket using the included knobs.

3.With front mount transceivers, install the included microphone hanger in a convenient location using the included sheet metal screws or others. For proper operation of functions such as the monitor mode and scan, the hanger must be connected to chassis ground. If required, ground the hanger using the included ground wire.

 

February 2001

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Part No. 001-9800-001