Battery Connections; Optional Speaker Location; Console Installation - Motorola APX6000 User Manual

Battery Connections

Determine the best cable route from the rear of the console to the vehicle
battery through the engine compartment firewall. The best route should include
the shortest path to the battery terminals, yet provide the cable with protection
from engine heat. Cut off any excess cable. Be sure to use a grommet (not
provided) or similar protective measure wherever a cable must pass through a
hole in a metal panel, such as a firewall. Route the power cables in a way that
protects them from being pinched, chafed, or crushed. Cable fuses must be
retained and located as close to the battery as practical to protect against cable
or equipment shorts. Secure the cable along its length through the engine
compartment to prevent displacement during vehicle operation and service.

Optional Speaker Location

Select a location for the speaker that will neither be dangerous to the operator
nor damaging to the speaker. A trunnion bracket is provided for mounting the
speaker. The speaker is normally hung under the dash near the right side of
the console, however, the trunnion bracket permits mounting the speaker
against a wall or other vertical surface, if desired.
A location close to the operator, such as on a door pillar, will minimize APX VA
volume adjustments that might otherwise be needed when ambient noise
conditions worsen (such as when a siren is used). This location is also
desirable if the user wishes to keep the volume level outside of the vehicle low
while on patrol.
Note: Mounting the speaker on the dashboard or rear package tray is not
recommended. For optimum radio performance, install the speaker
under the dashboard.

Console Installation

Referring to Figure 2, install the console using the following procedure, or
modify the procedure as necessary to conform to the vehicle type. Using the
optional trunnion ("U") bracket as a template, drill the mounting holes and
mount the bracket with the hardware supplied (see Figure 2).
Note: 1. The hardware for mounting the bracket to the vehicle is part of the
NTN8940B kit; not part of the NNTN8527A kit.
2. Failure to use the four outermost holes on the trunnion bracket, or
mounting the bracket on a non-flat surface (such as a transmission
hump) could degrade vibration performance. Additionally, the VA
trunnion bracket should be mounted on a metal surface.
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