Vertex Standard VXD series Installation Manual page 5

Chapter 3 Installation Details for Standard Configurations ..........................................21
3.1 Planning the Installation ............................................................................................................... 21
3.1.1 Tools Required for Installation ........................................................................................... 21
3.1.2 Installation Example........................................................................................................... 21
3.1.3 Wiring Diagrams ................................................................................................................22
3.2 Radio Mounting ............................................................................................................................23
3.2.1 Dash Mount with Trunnion ................................................................................................. 24
3.2.2 Locking Kit (Optional) ........................................................................................................ 25
3.2.2.1
3.2.3 DIN Mount ..........................................................................................................................25
3.2.3.1
3.2.3.2
3.2.3.3
3.3 Power Cable .................................................................................................................................26
3.4 Ignition Sense Cable ....................................................................................................................27
3.5 Antenna Installation .....................................................................................................................28
3.5.1 Selecting an Antenna Site/Location on a Metal Body Vehicle ...........................................28
3.5.2 Antenna Installation Procedure .........................................................................................29
3.5.3 Antenna Connection ..........................................................................................................30
3.6 Microphone Hang-Up Clip ........................................................................................................... 31
3.6.1 Standard Hang-Up Clip ..................................................................................................... 31
3.7 Completing the Installation .......................................................................................................... 31
Chapter 4 Options and Accessories Installation ............................................................33
4.1 Accessory Installation ..................................................................................................................33
4.1.1 Horn and Lights (External Alarm) Relay ..............................................................................35
4.1.2 External Speaker .................................................................................................................36
Appendix ............................................................................................................................37
Replacement Parts Ordering ................................................................................................................. 37
Servicing Information ............................................................................................................................. 37
Index ...................................................................................................................................38
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All Radios ...........................................................................................................25
To install the frame into the dashboard ..............................................................25
To Mount the radio in the frame .........................................................................26
To Remove the radio from the frame ..................................................................26
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