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VX-5500 Operating Manual
Mobile Installation
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ower
C
onneCtion
VX-5500
transceiver operates only in negative ground electrical systems. Before start-
ing the installation, make sure that the ground polarity of the vehicle is correct. Acci-
dentally 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 supplied
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 electri-
cal system.
Warning!
Never apply AC power to the power cable of the transceiver, nor DC
voltage greater than 15.6 Volts. When replacing the fuse, only use a 15-A fuse.
Failure to observe these safety precautions will void the Limited Warranty on this prod-
uct.
i
nstallatiOn
Ò
Fuse Box
Ò
Cigarette Lighter Plug
12 V Battery
RED: POSITIVE
(
+
)
Terminal
BLACK: NEGATIVE
(
–
)
terminal
Mobile Antenna
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