Tait TM8235 Service Manual page 515

Installing the
Remote Control-
Head Assembly in
the Remote
U-Bracket
25.1.7 Mounting the U-Bracket and Installing the Radio Body
Mounting the
U-Bracket
Installing the Radio
Body in the
U-Bracket
TM8100/TM8200 Service Manual
© Tait Electronics Limited June 2006
1. Position the control-head assembly in the remote U-bracket and
position it for a good viewing angle.
Note
Adjusting the contrast on the control-head display may also
improve its readability.
2. Screw the remote control-head assembly into position using the two
thumb screws provided.
Install the U-bracket on any sufficiently flat surface, using self-drilling screws
and washers.
Caution
When drilling holes in the vehicle, check that drilling
at the selected points will not damage existing wiring,
petrol tanks, fuel lines, brake pipes or battery cables.
Important
When mounting the U-bracket, check whether the
mounting surface needs to be reinforced.
Important
Install the U-bracket using at least four screws.
1. If the U-bracket is being mounted over a curved surface, bend the
U-bracket tabs slightly, to match the surface shape.
2. Drill any holes required for cables and install suitable grommets or
bushings in the holes.
Important
Check that the U-bracket is not distorted when the screws
are tightened.
3. If precise positioning is required, predrill
holes for the self-drilling screws. Reduce the hole size in metal that
is less than 1mm (1/32 inch) thick.
4. Screw the U-bracket in the chosen mounting position using the self-
drilling screws washers.
1. Connect the antenna and power cables to the rear of the radio.
2. Position the radio body in the U-bracket so that the holes in the
U-bracket line up with the holes in the radio chassis.
3. Screw the radio into position using the four thumb screws.
3mm (1/8 inch) pilot
Installing a Remote Kit 515