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7.1.1
Mounting Bracket Installation
The front-mount M7300 radio’s mounting bracket is included with the Front-Mount Mounting Bracket
Kit KT101533V1. Kit contents are shown in Figure 7-2. This kit is Item 1 listed in Table 4-3 (page 22).
Mounting
Bracket
Self-Tapping Screws for
FM101319V1
Securing Bracket
(Marked KTB0310),
M5 Hardware for
to Mounting Surface
Ties and Grommet
Securing Radio to Bracket
Figure 7-2: Front-Mount Mounting Bracket Kit KT101533V1
When selecting a mounting location for the radio, verify sufficient clearance can be maintained around
the radio for installation and service access. A minimum clearance of approximately 4 inches
(10 centimeters) is recommended at the rear, left and right sides of the radio. As previously stated, the
area directly at the front of the radio must be completely clear of objects so the operator can easily access
and visualize the radio’s control head.
As illustrated in Figure 7-3, the bracket is both left-to-right and front-to-rear symmetrical. It has eleven
(11) holes for securing it to a mounting surface. At least four (4) of these holes must be used to secure the
bracket to the mounting surface. Five 20-millimeter-long self-tapping screws are included in the
Mounting Bracket Kit for this purpose. However, some other type of hardware (not supplied) may be
used, such as #10-32 stainless-steel self-locking hardware (i.e., machine screws with washers and locking
nuts), or self-drilling screws. Self-drilling screws such as “TEK” screws do not require drilling of a pilot
hole prior to installation. Do
not
use common self-threading sheet metal screws because they will loosen
over time with vehicle vibrations.
The following mounting procedure is recommended:
1.
Determine the best radio-to-bracket position and angle by test-fitting the radio into the mounting
bracket at the selected vehicle mounting location. Slide the radio between the sides of the bracket and
temporarily secure it to the bracket with several of the M5 socket-head screws from the bracket kit.
When positioned straight and centered front-to-rear within the bracket, the radio extends
approximately 2.5 inches (6.4 centimeters) from the front and rear edges of the bracket. In the rear,
additional clearance must be included for cables. The area directly at the front of the radio must be
completely clear of all objects (e.g., gear shift, other radio equipment, etc.) so the operator can easily
access and visualize the radio’s control head.
2.
At the rear of the radio, verify sufficient clearance is available for cables and service access.
