Installing The Hardware; Mounting The Radio - Uniden UM255 Owner's Manual

Installing the Hardware

Installing the Hardware

Mounting the radio

The UM255 can sit angled in the mounting bracket so it can easily accommodate
the best location. First, determine the best place to mount the radio. For optimum
performance, find a location that can:
• Properly support the weight of the radio, approximately 1.1 kilograms. You may
need to use some type of anchor with the mounting screws to hold the radio,
depending on the surface.
• Keep the battery leads as short as possible.
• Keep the antenna lead-in wire as short as possible.
• Allow free air flow around the heat sink on the rear of the radio.
• Avoid interference with the ship's compass.
1. Install the radio into the mounting bracket, and connect the power cable and
accessory cable.
2. Position the radio into the desired location. Mark the edges of the bracket on the
mounting surface.
3. Remove the mounting bracket drill template from the back of the manual, and use
the template to mark the drill holes on the mounting surface.
4. Drill the holes for the mounting bracket; be sure to follow any special
requirements of the mounting surface.
5. Remove the bracket from the radio, and use the mounting hardware to secure the
bracket to the mounting surface.
6. Install the radio back into the mounting bracket.
Hex nut
Spring washer
Washer
Hex bolt
Mounting
surface
Mounting
bracket
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