Installation And Connections; Opening The Transceiver's Case; Installing The Mb-118 Mobile Mounting Bracket - Icom ic-718 Instruction Manual

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INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS

 Opening the transceiver's
case
Follow the case and cover opening procedures shown
here when you want to install an optional unit or adjust
an internal unit, and so on.
CAUTION:
DISCONNECT the DC power cable
from the IC-718 before performing any work on the
transceiver. Otherwise, there is danger of electric
shock and/or equipment damage.
q Remove the 5 screws from the top of the trans-
ceiver and 4 screws from the sides, then lift up the
top cover.
w Remove the 5 screws from the bottom of the trans-
ceiver, then remove the bottom cover.
D Carrying handle
Installation
An optional handle allows you to easily carry and
transport the transceiver.
Attach the MB-23
plied rubber feet as shown to the right.
NOTE: Use only the supplied screws to attach
the handle. Otherwise, the handle may not be
attached correctly and may drop the trans-
ceiver.
 Installing the MB-118
D Mounting bracket
The universal mounting bracket allows overhead
mounting.
Installation
Securely mount the transceiver with the 4 supplied
screws (5 x 20) to a thick surface which can support
more than 3.80 kg (8.38 lb).
CAUTION: Non-supplied bolts (longer than 8 mm;
5
/ in) may damage the internal units.
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NEVER install the MB-118 with non-supplied
screws and bolts.
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with the sup-
CARRYING HANDLE
MOBILE MOUNTING BRACKET
MB-118
Flat washer
(Optional)
Bolt
(M4 × 8)
Screw
(5 × 20)
Spring washer