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Installation Guidelines
This guide outlines the process for installing the BEAM DriveDOCK Extreme
in conjunction with an Iridium Extreme portable handset.
This kit must only be used with the Iridium Extreme handset.
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Only qualified personnel should install communication
equipment. If necessary, contact the vehicle manufacturer for air
bag information specific to the vehicle.
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Ensure that the Dock is protected from dirt and moisture.
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Select an area to mount components that do not interfere with
driver or passengers seating or leg space.
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Mount all components securely to prevent shifting that could
cause injury or could interfere with safe vehicle operation. Always
use the supplied mounting hardware.
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Leave space around the units to allow airflow and ensure there are
adequate clearance for cables.
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Ensure the handset can be easily reached for normal operation.
Routing Cables (for vehicle installations)
If your vehicle is equipped with wiring troughs in the doorsills, use them to
simplify cable installation and to provide maximum protection for the cables.
If wiring troughs are not available, route cables according to these guidelines:
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Route cables so they are protected from pinching, sharp edges,
and crushing to prevent damage to the cables and docking unit.
WARNING:
Air bags inflate with great force. DO NOT place objects, including
communication 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, serious injury could result.
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Where possible, avoid routing cables above the catalytic converter
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Use grommets wherever a cable must pass through a hole in a
metal panel to avoid damaging the cable.
