VX-4500/-4600 T
ransceiVer
i
nsTallaTion
G
uide
2
M
oBile
i
nstallation
Power Connection
VX-4500/-4600 transceiver operates only in negative ground electrical systems.
Before starting the installation, make sure that the ground polarity of the vehicle
is correct. Accidentally reversing the polarity will not damage the transceiver, but
will cause the cable fuses to blow.
To minimize voltage drop and avoid blowing the vehicle’s fuses, connect the sup-
plied DC power cable directly to the battery terminals. Do not attempt to defeat or
bypass the DC cable’s fuse - it is there to protect you, your transceiver, and your
vehicle’s electrical system.
Warning!
Never apply AC power to the power cable of the transceiver,
nor DC voltage greater than 15.8 Volts. When replacing the fuse, only use
a 10-A fuse (for 25 W model) or 15-A fuse (for 45 W/50 W models). Failure to ob-
serve these safety precautions will void the Limited Warranty on this product.
Before connecting the transceiver, check the voltage at the battery terminals
while revving the engine. If the voltage exceeds 15 Volts, adjust the vehicle’s
voltage regulator before proceeding with installation.
Connect the
RED
power cable lead to the
POSITIVE
(+) battery terminal,
and the
BLACK
power cable lead to the
NEGATIVE
(–) terminal. If you
need to extend the power cable, use #12 AWG or larger insulated, stranded
copper wire. Solder the splice connections carefully, and wrap the connections
Ò
Fuse Box
Ò
Cigarette Lighter Plug
12 V Battery
RED: POSITIVE
(
+
)
Terminal
BLACK: NEGATIVE
(
–
)
terminal
Mobile Antenna
(See next page for details)
