4
Hands
‐
free
Installation
Before
beginning
the
installation
process,
determine
the
best
locations
for
the
mounting
of
the
Mounting
Bracket,
Hand
‐
free
Cradle,
Push
‐
To
‐
Talk
(PTT)
button,
Visor
Microphone,
Speaker
and
Junction
Box.
Consider
the
following
guidelines
when
planning
the
installation:
DO
use
all
mounting
hardware
provided.
DO
ensure
that
cables
are
not
placed
under
stress.
DO
follow
proper
+
and
‐
connections.
DO
crimp
connectors
securely.
DO
NOT
attach
components
to
any
part
of
the
vehicle
that
is
not
rigid
or
is
subject
to
excessive
vibration.
DO
NOT
install
components
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
components
in
locations
where
they
might
interfere
with
the
vehicle
operator
or
operating
controls.
DO
NOT
install
the
Hands
‐
free
Cradle
where
it
will
be
difficult
for
the
operator
to
reach.
!
WARNING
VEHICLES
EQUIPPED
WITH
AIR
BAGS
An
air
bag
inflates
with
great
force.
DO
NOT
place
objects,
including
communications
equipment,
in
the
area
over
the
air
bag
or
in
the
air
bag
deployment
area.
If
the
communication
equipment
is
improperly
installed
and
the
air
bag
inflates,
this
could
cause
serious
injury.
It
is
recommended
that
the
installation
of
the
vehicle
communication
equipment
be
performed
by
a
professional
installer/technician
trained
in
the
requirements
for
such
installations.
An
air
bag's
size,
shape
and
deployment
area
can
vary
by
vehicle
make,
model,
and
front
compartment
configuration
(for
example,
bench
seat
vs.
bucket
seats).
Contact
the
vehicle
manufacturer's
corporate
headquarters,
if
necessary,
for
specific
air
bag
information
for
the
vehicle
make,
model,
and
front
compartment
configuration
involved
in
your
communication
equipment
installation.
A.
Speaker
Installation
1.
Mount
the
Speaker
beneath
the
dashboard,
on
the
passenger's
side
of
the
vehicle,
out
of
the
way
of
the
passenger.
Do
not
mount
the
Speaker
on
the
dashboard
or
the
rear
window
shelf.
