RCPR/03
RADIO INSTALLATION
Radio Insert Installation: for smaller size radios
PLEASE NOTE: Radio Inserts NOT INCLUDED
.
Decorative side of insert faces outwards and snaps out over bottom of tray surround.
To install insert, squeeze top and bottom together; push/bend sides and
squeeze into tray surround from inside to outside until bottom lip on
decorative side of insert snaps/pops out over bottom of tray surround, prize
with fingers to ensure bottom lip of insert is in place over tray surround as
described.
Do not
scratch or mark insert or surround by prising/levering with
tools; use hands/fingers only.
Radio Installation:
Place protective cover on work bench to avoid scratching console.
Place console on protective cover and using a sharp knife cut a 30mm x 100mm
section out of storage tray 25mm in from where rear of radio will be when
installed. Use a small amount of methylated spirits on a clean cloth to clean
exposed part of console and bottom rear of radio.
Peel one side of protective backing from foam strip supplied; apply
pressure with palm of hand to adhere foam to exposed part of console.
Peel backing off other side of foam strip and add one or more strips of foam
to suit different size radios (see chart below). This will keep radio
level with bottom of surround.
Insert radio on an angle until radio protrudes 15mm out over bottom of
tray surround or insert and straighten; lay flat onto sticky back foam and
apply firm pressure to top of radio with palm of hand for 30 seconds to
ensure good adhesion.
Sticky back foam chart
:
One (1) strip- standard size radios
Two (2) strips- Icom and Uniden
Three (3) strips- GME Electrophone
Microphone and Microphone Cable Holder installation:
Install in a position that suits best, depending on vehicle and Radio model. Ensure microphone
or
microphone
cable and holder does not foul on sun visor when pulled down.
Microphone clip on
slight
angle
Left hand cable outlet radios Microphone clip on
acute
angle
Clean here
