8. Mechanical Installation
In most vehicles the producers plan an installation cut-out for the car radio. The choice of the
location depends on safety aspects. Therefore we recommend that you actually install the radio
in this place.
The device requires a DIN installation cut-out with the dimensions 182 x 53 mm; these
dimensions are standardized and usually the vehicle manufacturers comply with them.
Should there be no slot, please ask your car dealer about the correct place of installation for
your car radio.
Please select the place of installation carefully so that the car radio neither influences
the driver’s activity nor distracts him from the traffic. Use the supplied installation
material to guarantee a safe installation.
Any changes in the vehicle that become necessary for the installation of the car radio
or other components must be carried out in such a way that neither traffic security nor
the stability of the car are affected. With many cars, the type approval will lapse if you
merely saw out a section of the sheet metal.
Since the device creates heat during operation, the place of installation must be heat-
resistant.
Before drilling the attachment holes, make sure that no electric cables, brake lines, the
fuel tank or similar are damaged.
When using tools to install your car hi-fi components, observe the manufacturer’s
safety information.
When installing the car hi-fi system, take into consideration the risk of accident
which can arise from devices being torn away in the case of an accident. Therefore,
you should secure every component in a place where it cannot be dangerous to
passengers.
Before you install the system, check the depth of the installation recess. A depth of at
least 75 mm is needed for installation.
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