Remote Mount Control Head Installation - Motorola APX 8500 Installation Manual

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2. Using the trunnion mounting bracket as a template, mark the positions of the holes on the
mounting surface. Use the innermost four holes for a curved mounting surface such as the
transmission hump, and the four outmost holes for a flat surface such as under the dash.
3. Center punch the spots you have marked and re-align the trunnion in position.
4. Secure the trunnion mounting bracket with the four self-drilling screws provided (see and
5. Ensure that the plastic guides are aligned (horizontal) to the grooves of the trunnion. Slide the radio
into the grooves until it snaps into place (see )

2.2.2.1 Remote Mount Control Head Installation

Choose a mounting location for the radio, considering accessibility, and control and antenna cable
lengths.
The recommended mounting surfaces for the control unit are under the mounting surface, on the
transmission hump, or on the center console.
control head, and cables should be installed for the O2, O3, O5, O7 or O9 control head.
NOTE: Connector-protective covers (Remote Mount Dust Cover kit) KT000246A01 are provided with
the radio.
They should be installed on exposed connectors for added environmental robustness.
Draft
Standard Configurations Radio Mounting
Figure 2-29 and Figure 2-30
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shows how the trunnion,
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