Intermec CK31 Instruction Manual page 2

Installing the Vehicle Cradle
To install the vehicle cradle, you need these tools and
materials (not included):
• Common hand tools
• Torque driver
• Appropriate mounting hardware for the mounting
surface
• Electric drill and drill bits
Before installing the vehicle cradle, you should
choose a location for the cradle where the operator
can easily see the CK31 screen and use the keypad. If
possible, install the vehicle cradle in a location that
prevents glare from overhead lighting and sunlight.
To install the vehicle cradle
1 Remove the
mounting plates
from the
mounting arm.
a Turn the
knob on the
mounting
Knob
arm just until
the plate at
a
the top of the
arm is
released.
Remove the
plate.
b Squeeze the top of the mounting arm and
remove the plate at the bottom of the
mounting arm.
2 Use the hardware included in the vehicle cradle kit
to attach one of the mounting plates to the back of
the vehicle cradle. Tighten the screws to 2.82 Nm
(25 in-lb) torque.
Nut
(4 places)
Washer
(4 places)
Back of
cradle
Mounting
Screw
plate
at top (4 places)
3 Using the second mounting plate as a template,
b
mark and drill at least four holes in the mounting
surface on the vehicle.
Mounting
Screw
arm
(at least
4 places)
Mounting
plate
at bottom
4 Attach the second mounting plate to the
mounting surface on the vehicle using appropriate
hardware (up to a #10 screw, not supplied)
through each of the holes in the mounting plate
and the mounting surface.
5 Squeeze the top of the mounting arm and attach
6 Attach the vehicle cradle to the mounting arm.
Mounting
plate
Periodically inspect the knob on the mounting arm
to make sure it is still tight. Check the vehicle cradle
assembly for any signs of fatigue, such as cracking,
which may develop over extended use in extreme
(vibration) environments. Replace any damaged
hardware immediately to ensure continued, safe
operation.
Using the Vehicle Cradle
You can easily insert and remove the CK31 from the
vehicle cradle.
To insert the CK31 in the vehicle cradle
1 Position the CK31 as shown on the back of this
the mounting arm to the mounting plate on the
vehicle.
Mounting
arm
page.
CK31 in
vehicle
cradle