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Battery Connections

Determine the best cable route from the rear of the console to the vehicle

battery through the engine compartment firewall. The best route should include

the shortest path to the battery terminals, yet provide the cable with protection

from engine heat. Cut off any excess cable. Be sure to use a grommet (not

provided) or similar protective measure wherever a cable must pass through a

hole in a metal panel, such as a firewall. Route the power cables in a way that

protects them from being pinched, chafed, or crushed. Cable fuses must be

retained and located as close to the battery as practical to protect against cable

or equipment shorts. Secure the cable along its length through the engine

compartment to prevent displacement during vehicle operation and service.

Select a location for the speaker that will neither be dangerous to the operator

nor damaging to the speaker. A trunnion bracket is provided for mounting the

speaker. The speaker is normally hung under the dash near the right side of

the console, however, the trunnion bracket permits mounting the speaker

against a wall or other vertical surface, if desired.

A location close to the operator, such as on a door pillar, will minimize APX VA

volume adjustments that might otherwise be needed when ambient noise

conditions worsen (such as when a siren is used). This location is also

desirable if the user wishes to keep the volume level outside of the vehicle low

while on patrol.

Note: Mounting the speaker on the dashboard or rear package tray is not

recommended. For optimum radio performance, install the speaker

under the dashboard.

Referring to Figure 2, install the console using the following procedure, or

modify the procedure as necessary to conform to the vehicle type. Using the

optional trunnion ("U") bracket as a template, drill the mounting holes and

mount the bracket with the hardware supplied (see Figure 2).

Note: 1. The hardware for mounting the bracket to the vehicle is part of the

NTN8940B kit; not part of the NNTN8527A kit.

2. Failure to use the four outermost holes on the trunnion bracket, or

mounting the bracket on a non-flat surface (such as a transmission

hump) could degrade vibration performance. Additionally, the VA

trunnion bracket should be mounted on a metal surface.