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• Do not attach the unit to any part of the vehicle that is not rigid or is
subject to excessive vibration.
• Do not install unit in areas where rain or snow can easily get into them,
such as next to a vehicle window which may be left open.
• Do not dress cables over sharp edges that could cause wear or tearing of
cable insulation.
• Do not install the units in locations where they might interfere with the
vehicle’s operator or operating controls.
• Do not install the unit where it will be difficult for the operator to reach.
• Do not install the unit where it will interfere with vehicle safety air bag
deployment.
Console Location
The optional trunnion (“U”) bracket can be used to mount the APX VA console
either off the vehicle floor or under the vehicle dash. The console should first
be attached to the bracket, and then the console-bracket combination can be
evaluated for the proper mounting location. The console should be mounted to
provide:
• 12 inches (30.48cm) of clearance in front of the console for inserting and
removing the radio.
• clearance on either side of the console is necessary for inserting and
tightening screws to secure the console to the bracket.
• a 6-inch (15.24cm) clearance in back of the console for connection of
power, microphone, antenna, and speaker cables.
• a 1-inch (2.54cm) clearance above the vents on the top of the console.
Consider accessibility to the controls by the operator. Other considerations in
deciding on the best mounting location are:
• the hang-up location for the microphone.
• the microphone’s coil cord length (extended) during operation.
• the operability of the radio’s controls while it is in the console.
• a substantial structure for accepting mounting screws.
• the speaker mounting location and cable length.
Before drilling, check the opposite sides of all mounting surfaces
for obstruction, such as vehicle wiring and fluid lines.
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