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MICROPHONE HANG-UP CLIP
(continued)
Mount the clip within easy reach of the driver, mindful that using the
microphone must not impair vehicle operation. Although the hang-up clip
can be mounted to a plastic dash board, the mounting screws should
penetrate into the dash board's supporting metal frame.
PROCEDURE
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE WARNING, CAUTION AND IMPORTANT
STATEMENTS ON THE FOLLOWING PAGES COULD RESULT IN
DAMAGE TO THE RADIO THAT WILL VOID THE WARRANTY!
DC POWER CABLE
Warning:
THE RITRON MOBILE CAN BE OPERATED ONLY IN NEGATIVE
GROUND ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS! DO NOT CONNECT THE RADIO TO
THE POWER CABLE UNTIL INSTALLATION IS COMPLETE.
TO INSTALL THE POWER CABLE, FOLLOW THE STEPS BELOW:
1) Inspect the vehicle and determine how and where to run the power cable to
provide maximum protection from pinching, crushing and excessive heat.
2) Drill a 19/32" hole (or use an existing, empty hole) in the driver's side of the
firewall for passing the power cable into the engine compartment. A rubber
grommet (not provided) may be installed in the access hole to help protect
the cable. Be careful not to damage existing vehicle wires.
3) From inside the vehicle, feed the cable leads and fuse assembly through
the access hole and into the engine compartment. Refer to FIG-1 at right.
Leave as much space as possible between the power cable and the vehicle's
wiring (the power cable red and black wires may be twisted together).
4) Route the power cable through the engine compartment to the battery. If
the battery is located on the passenger's side, the cable should cross the
compartment in front of the engine as shown in FIG-1. If the battery is
located on the driver's side, run the cable straight to the battery. Install the
cable as far as possible from the vehicle's electronic modules and wiring.
5) Install one ring lug onto the fuse assembly lead, the other lug onto the
power cable black lead (stripped end).
6) Place the fuse assembly close to the battery, away from heat-generating
engine components. Mount the fuse assembly using the plastic ties provided.
FIG-1: RADIO INSTALLATION OVERVIEW
TRUNK LID
ANTENNA
LOCATION
ROOF ANTENNA LOCATION
RADIO
RED
BLACK
BATTERY
FUSE
ASSEMBLY
POWER CABLE
ANTENNA COAXIAL CABLE
ACCESS
HOLE IN
DRIVER'S
SIDE
FIREWALL
