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Uniden UM725 Radio Owner’s Manual
INSTALLATION
MOUNTING THE RADIO
The included mounting bracket allows your radio to sit at any angle to accommodate the
best location. Select a location that can:
x
Properly support the weight of the radio. You may need some type of anchor with
mounting screws, depending on the surface.
x
Keep the battery leads as short as possible.
x
Keep the antenna lead-in wire as short as possible.
x
Allow free air flow around the heat sink on the rear of the radio.
x
Avoid interference with the ship’s compass.
TO INSTALL THE MOUNTING BRACKET:
1. Slide the radio into the mounting bracket and
tighten the mounting knobs to secure the radio in
place.
2. Position the radio into the desired location and mark
the edges of the bracket on the mounting surface.
3. Remove the
mounting bracket drill template
from
the back of the manual, and use the template to
mark the drill holes on the mounting surface.
4. Drill the holes for the mounting bracket; be sure to
follow any special requirements of the mounting
surface.
5. Remove the bracket from the radio and
use the mounting hardware to secure the
bracket to the mounting surface.
6. Install the radio back into the mounting
bracket.
Note: To extend the life of the radio, use waterproofer’s instructions. Attach a rubber cap to the
unused connector.
Hex nut
Spring washer
Mounting
Surface
Mounting
bracket
Hex bolt
Washer
