UNPACKING AND CHECKING EQUIPMENT Carefully unpack the radio. It is recommended that you identify the items ordered and check them off in the boxes below before discarding the packing material. If any damage has occurred to the equipment during shipment, file a claim with the carrier immediately.
• Easy for the serviceman to service, • Out of the way of auto mechanics, • Out of the way of passengers, and • Protected from damage by water. Figure 1 – Typical Console/Hump or Dash Mount INSTALLATION EQUIPMENT The equipment required for installing the radio includes: •...
RADIOS INSTALLED IN VEHICLES POWERED BY LIQUEFIED (LP) GAS WARNING Radio installations in vehicles powered by liquefied petroleum gas must conform to the following requirements. Radio installations in vehicles powered by liquefied petroleum gas with the LP- gas container in the trunk or other sealed-off space within the interior of the vehicle must conform to the National Fire Protection Association Standard NFPA 58 that requires that: •...
the firewall, drill a 5/8 inch hole and insert the rubber grommet provided. If the battery is located on the passenger side of the vehicle, the battery leads should cross the vehicle in front of the engine. All attempts should be made to maintain as much distance as possible between the radio power lead and any vehicle electronic modules and wiring.
Figure 2 - System Cable Interconnect INSTALLING THE RADIO Mount the radio so that the controls are within reach of the operator. Use the mounting bracket as a template to locate the holes and mount the radio as shown in Figure 4. (Figure 3 provides dimensional data.) Be sure to leave enough room at the rear of the radio for cable connections.
Figure 5. DESK MICROPHONES (OPTIONAL) (OBSOLETE) Desk microphones are available for use with the MLS II radios (options MLMC1L or MLMC1R). Figure 5 - Microphone...
HOOKSWITCH After determining the mounting location microphone hookswitch, mount the hookswitch as indicated in Figure 6. For added strength, a plate is provided to go on the back side of the mounting surface. After mounting hookswitch, connect one wire to pin 7 of the microphone plug and one wire to ground as shown in Figure 6 - Hookswitch Mounting...
DESK TOP STAND (OPTIONAL) (OBSOLETE) (MLMA1K) 19A138051G8 Place radio in desktop stand and align mounting holes. Insert the lockwashers and four M4x8mm hex head bolts through the mounting bracket and secure radio. Before tightening bolts, position radio to the desired upward angle for the operator’s convenience.
ANTENNA (OPTIONAL) (MLAN1A) HB/UHF 19B209568P1 (MLAN1C) LOW BAND 7491074P1 Installation instructions for the antenna are packaged with the antenna. The antenna must be installed in accordance with good engineering practice for optimum results. A permanent mount type of antenna should be located in the center of the roof or the center of rear deck.
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Complete the Registration Card provided, and return it to an authorized representative or distributor. Give the Operator’s Manual to the person who is going to operate the radio or place the manual in the vehicle FOR INTERNATIONAL INSTALLATIONS Maintain records consistent with those applicable under the regulations of the country where the equipment is installed.
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Com-Net Ericsson Critical Radio Systems, Inc. P.O. Box 2000 Lynchburg, Virginia 24501 1-800-528-7711 (Outside USA, 804-385-2400) www.com-netericsson.com Printed in U.S.A.
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