Radio Mounting - Motorola APX 8500 Installation Manual

Standard Configurations Radio Mounting
2.2

Radio Mounting

DO NOT mount the radio on a plastic mounting surface without first reinforcing the
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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
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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.
The mounting location must be accessible and visible. Select a location that permits routing the RF
antenna cable as directly as possible.
NOTE: For optimum radio performance, orient the mounting trunnion as shown in
new or existing installations of all use only the APX mobile trunnion, kit number HLN7002
(mid power) and HLN7003 (high power).
RADIO
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APPLIES TO RADIOS IN DASH AND REMOTE INSTALLATIONS
Figure 2-23. APX8500 Mid Power Trunnion Orientation
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Figure 2-23. For