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REMOTE-MOUNT RADIO INSTALLATION
This section includes detailed instructions for mechanically installing and wiring a
remote-mount M7300 mobile radio. For front-mount M7300 mobile radio installation
procedures, refer to Section 7 which begins on page 34.
8.1 MOUNTING THE REMOTE-MOUNT RADIO
This section provides details on mounting a remote-mount M7300 mobile radio in the vehicle. Control
head installation procedures are included in Section 8.3 which begins on page 55.
As an assembled unit, the radio weighs approximately 8 pounds (3.63 kilograms). The preferred mounting
of the radio is on top of a firm, flat surface. Radio dimensions are shown in Figure 8-1.
Installation Kit MAMW-NZN7R (contents listed in Table 4-4 on page 22) contains the
most complete set of materials for installing the remote-mount M7300 mobile radio.
Therefore, the following instructions make repeated reference to this kit. Item numbers
given in parenthesis refer to items in the kit.
Prior to beginning the installation, verify the radio has the proper version of software
and verify it has been configured properly for customer usage. Consult with the radio
system network administration personnel as necessary.
CAUTION
Though generally mounted in a trunk or remote location, the remote-mount mobile
radio must be kept away from heat sources. Mounting it in a location which is out of
direct sunlight is recommended but not required. Adequate ventilation space must be
provided to the side fins. The radio reduces its RF output power when its ambient
temperature exceeds approxi140
o
Fahrenheit (+60
o
Celsius).
At a minimum, the mounting surface should be 16-guage (approximately 1/16-inch
thick) steel sheet metal. Mounting to plastic or other material with low tensile and
shear strength could lead to an unsafe and/or failed mounting condition, turning
the radio and its mounting bracket into a projectile during a high-shock incident
such as a motor vehicle accident. If the selected mounting surface does not meet
the minimum 16-guage steel sheet metal requirement, the surface should be
reinforced with a metal backing plate (not supplied) or it should be reinforced
using some other approved mounting method.
CAUTION
Before drilling holes and/or installing mounting screws, verify these operations will not
damage or interfere with any existing vehicle component (the fuel tank, a fuel line, the
transmission housing, existing vehicle wiring, etc.). Always check to see how far the
mounting screws will extend below the mounting surface prior to installation. Always
deburr drilled holes before installing screws.
8.1.1
Mounting Bracket Installation
The remote-mount radio’s mounting bracket is included with the Remote-Mount Mounting Bracket Kit
KT23117. Kit contents are shown in Figure 8-2. This kit is Item 1 listed in Table 4-4 (page 22).