Installation Manual

6881098C38-O September 17, 2004
Standard Configurations: Radio Mounting 2-7
2.2 Radio Mounting
The mounting location must be accessible and visible. Select a location that will permit routing the
RF antenna cable as directly as possible.
NOTE: For optimum radio performance, orient the mounting trunnion as shown in
Figure 2-11 or
Figure 2-12. For new or existing installations of all but 100W radios, use only the XTL 5000
trunnion, kit number HLN6861_. For new or existing installations of 100W radios, use only the
XTL 5000 trunnion, kit numbers HLN6909_ or HLN6910_.
Figure 2-13. Trunnion Orientation (Cannot Be Used for 100W Radios)
CAUTION: DO NOT mount the radio on a plastic dashboard
without first reinforcing the dashboard; the weight of the radio may
crack or break the dashboard.
CAUTION: DO NOT mount the radio on a flat or concave surface
where the radio could be partially submersed in water. This is
especially important if the cab area of the vehicle is cleaned by
spraying with water. If the radio sits in water for a length of time,
moisture may seep inside the radio and damage the electronic
components.
CAUTION: DO NOT allow water to stand in recessed areas of
vertically mounted radios. Remove any moisture immediately to
prevent it from seeping down into the radio.
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