General Cautions - Clarion NX509E Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions

3. GENERAL CAUTIONS

• Do not open the case. There are no user-
serviceable parts inside. If you drop anything
into the unit during installation, consult your
dealer or an authorized Clarion service center.
4. CAUTIONS ON
INSTALLATION
• Prepare all articles necessary for installing the
main unit before starting.
• This model features an operation panel that
slides forward.
On some types of cars, the operation panel
may make contact with the dashboard or
gearshift lever, in which cause it cannot be
installed. Before installing, check that the unit
will not hamper operation of the gearshift lever
or obstruct your view before selecting the
installation location. (Figure 2)
Gearshift lever (check
that it does not touch
the LCD.)
• Install the unit within 30° of the horizontal
plane. (Figure 3)
Max. 30°
Figure 3
• If you have to do any modification on the car
body, such as drilling holes, consult your car
dealer beforehand.
Dashboard
Figure 2
• Use the included screws for installation. Using
other screws can cause damage. (Figure 4)
Chassis Chassis
Max. 3 mm (M4 screw)/
Max. 8 mm (M5 screw)
• This unit has a fan motor in the right side of the
main unit so as not to raise the temperature in
the main unit. When the fan motor vent is
covered with cords or mounting bracket, it may
cause a malfunction. Be sure not to cover it
when wiring cords. (Figure 5)
Fan motor vent
Figure 5
Chassis
Damage
Figure 4
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