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PLANNING THE INSTALLATION
5.1 GENERAL
INFORMATION
Figure 5-1 provides an example of a typical trunk-mounted M7200 mobile radio installation. Before
starting, plan the installation carefully so it will meet the following requirements:
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The installation is safe for the operator and passengers within the vehicle.
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The equipment is installed away from the airbag deployment areas.
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The installation allows for convenient access by the operator, as applicable (i.e., the control head).
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The equipment is protected from water damage.
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The installation is neat and allows easy service access.
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The mobile radio is mounted in a location assuring the vehicle occupant’s safety and out of the way
of passengers and auto mechanics.
CAUTION
A professional radio installer should perform the installation!
5.2 TOOLS
REQUIRED
The following tools are recommended to complete the installation. Where specific vendor names and
model/part numbers are given, equivalent substitutes may be used:
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Non-Insulated Crimp Tool: Thomas & Betts
WT-111-M
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Flat-Blade Screwdrivers, #1 and #2
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Insulated Terminal Crimp Tool: Klein 1005
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1/8-Inch Hex Key Wrench (Allen Wrench)
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Ratcheting Coaxial Crimp Tool: Cambridge
24-9960P
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¾-Inch Hole Saw with Depth Protection:
Ripley HSK 19 or Antenex HS34
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Non-Metallic Fish Tape, 25-Foot: Klein-Lite
50156
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Clutch-Type Screw Cordless Gun/Drill with
Driver Bits: Makita #6096DWE
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Two Pairs of Slip-Jaw Pliers
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Cordless Electric Drill with Bits
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Various Socket and Driver Sets
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Deburring Tool (for ¼-inch and smaller holes)
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Various Fasteners
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Flush-Cut and Large Wire Cutters
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Phillips-Head Screwdrivers, #1 and #2
A separate list of test equipment is included in Section 16.2 on page 56.
