Installation Manual

MN003109A01_aa

2-18 Standard Configurations Radio Mounting

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 2-18 for mid

power. For new or existing installations of all use only the APX mobile trunnion, kit number

HLN7002_.

Figure 2-18. APX8500 Mid Power Trunnion Orientation

DO NOT mount the radio on a plastic mounting surface without first reinforcing the

mounting surface; the weight of the radio may crack or break the mounting surface.

DO NOT mount the radio on any 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.

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.

Care must be taken to shield the control head (front and back) from direct exposure to

pressurized water. The pressurized water from a hose, in most cases, is more severe

than the stated test and conditions in typical environments.

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