User's Manual

Ranger v4.4 Installation Guide

Sep

2017

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6 Mounting Locations

6.1 Placement

• Ensure that the driver’s view of the road is not obstructed.

• Ensure that the equipment is not in the path of any active airbags.

• Ensure that the driver still has access to all controls on the dashboard.

• Ensure that the driver has a clear view of the terminal from the seated driving position.

• Ensure that the terminal is within easy reach of the driver from the seated driving position.

• Ensure that the mounting location is a solid surface. Locations that allow even small amounts of initial

movement will loosen the placement of the device over time.

• Before drilling any holes or using screws, check for vehicle wiring under the carpet or behind the instrument

panel which could be pinched, cut or otherwise damaged.

• If mounting through the floor, put body sealer over the underbody projections. Stamped acorn nuts, filled

with sealer, are available at most body shops for this purpose. This keeps moisture out of the carpet and

insulation and forestalls rust in this area.

• If mounting under the instrument panel, be sure that there is no interference with the proper operation of

the foot controls.

• Inquire if the vehicle is cleaned with a high pressure water wand. If so, ensure that all equipment is installed

somewhere that protects them from this type of cleaning.

6.2 Examples of Suitable Mounting Locations