CM0504 User Guide
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8.3. Selecting a Mounting Location
The•CM0504•can•be•installed•in•the•vehicle’s•cab,•engine•compartment,•or•on•the•chassis.•If•used•for•a•
marine•application,•ensure•it•is•protected•from•excessive•salt•spray.
Before•mounting•the•CM0504,•ensure•you•review•the•following•environmental•and•mechanical•
requirements.
Do•not•install•the•CM0504•close•to•any•significant•heat•sources,•such•as•a•turbo,•exhaust•
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manifold,•etc.•Also•avoid•installing•the•CM0504•near•any•drive-train•component,•such••
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as•a•transmission•or•engine•block.
The•CM0504•should•be•mounted•with•the•connectors•facing•down,•so•that•moisture•drains•away•from•it,•
as•shown•in•the•following:
Figure 8.2. CM0504 mounting orientation
8.4. Mounting the CM0504 to a Vehicle
It•is•up•to•the•original•equipment•manufacturer•(OEM)•to•ensure•the•product•is•securely•mounted•to•the•
vehicle.
The•following•guidelines•are•related•to•physically•attaching•the•CM0504•to•a•vehicle:
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Secure•the•CM0504•with•bolts•in•all•bolt•holes•using•Hex•Head•1/4”-20•or•equivalent•metric•size•(6•
mm)•bolts.
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The•bolts•should•be•tightened•according•to•the•fastener•manufacturer’s•tightening•torque•
specifications