Installation; Correct Example Of Base Plate Installation - Panasonic CY-VHD9401N Installation Instructions Manual

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Caution on installing the base plate:
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≥ The metal plate, screws and nuts required to
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attach the base plate are not supplied.
The parts required for attaching the product
differ depending on the vehicle type. Consult a
professional technician for more details, and
always have a professional technician wire and
install the product for you.
≥ Do not install the base plate as fi gure on page
38. (Please see fi gure below.)
One method for installing the main unit is to
use bond or adhesive tape (option) to fi x wood
or plastic (option) to the ceiling panel before
attaching the base plate. However, the main
unit will not be securely installed using this
method, and the bond may separate due to
heat from the vehicle. Shock, impact, vibration
or main unit weight in this situation would be
extremely dangerous.
Do not install the base plate as follows.
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≥ The main unit weighs approximately 3 k . Be
absolutely sure that the main unit is secured
properly and does not come loose even with
vibration or shock.
≥ Check that there is suffi cient strength in the
ceiling reinforcement crosspieces to hold the
weight of the product.
≥ Check the thickness of the interior materials,
attachment space, etc, refer to the attachment
example (page 40) and determine the base
plate attachment position.
≥ Take care that the base plate or attachment
screws do not pinch cords and wiring. Also take
care not to scratch or damage the ceiling or
other parts of the vehicle.
Ceiling panel
≥ Do not use wood or plastic attachment
boards.
≥ Do not attach the base plate directly onto
the ceiling panel using bond or adhesive
tape.
The main unit will not be securely installed
using this method, and the bond may
separate due to heat from the vehicle.
Shock, impact, vibration or main unit
weight in this situation would be extremely
dangerous.
≥ Do not use self-tapping screws to attach the
base plate.

Correct Example of Base Plate Installation

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3 Base plate
Maximum 500 mm
Ceiling panel
Ceiling reinforcement crosspieces
≥ Check that there is suffi cient strength in the
ceiling reinforcement crosspieces to hold the
weight of the product.
Metal plate
≥ Do not attach the metal plate directly onto
the ceiling panel. Attach it to the ceiling
reinforcement crosspieces.
≥ The metal plate should have the following
characteristics.
· Bent reinforced section on both sides
· Thickness of 1.6 mm or more
Screws
≥ Use screws to attach the metal plate, and
securely fasten the nuts.
Be absolutely sure that the screws are not
loose after fastening.
≥ Use at least 2 screws (option) on each side (a
total of at least 4), and be absolutely sure that
the screws are not loose after fastening.
Screws
≥ Use at least 2 screws (option) on each side (a
total of at least 4), and be absolutely sure that
the screws are not loose after fastening.
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