Icom IC-2300H Instruction Manual - Page 5

QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE ■ Installation D Location Select a location which can support the weight of the transceiver and does not interfere with driving in any way. We recommend the locations shown in the diagram below. R WARNING! NEVER place the transceiver where normal operation of the vehicle may be hindered or where it could cause bodily injury. R WARNING! NEVER place the transceiver where air bag deployment may be obstructed. DO NOT place the transceiver where hot or cold air blows directly onto it. DO NOT place the transceiver in direct sunlight. D Battery connection RWARNING! NEVER connect the transceiver directly to a 24 V battery. DO NOT use the cigarette lighter socket for a power connection. When passing the DC power cable through metal material, use a rubber grommet to prevent short circuiting. • CONNECTING TO A DC POWER SUPPLY (See page 55 for fuse replacement.) Grommet IC-2300H + red Fuses 20 A − black _ black + red 12 V NOTE: Use terminals for the cable connections. 12 V battery Crimp Supplied DC power cable Solder D Using the mounting bracket ➀ Drill 4 holes where the mounting bracket is to be in- stalled. • Approx. 5.5-6 mm (0.25 inch) when using nuts; ap- proximately 2-3 mm (0.13 inch) when using selftapping screws. ➁ Insert the supplied screws, nuts and washers through the mounting bracket and tighten. ➂ Adjust the angle for the clearest view of the function display. Nut Spring washer Flat washer Mounting bracket When using self-tapping screws Insulating sheet Mounting bolt Spring washer IMPORTANT! Detailed installation notes for Icom mobile transceivers are available. Contact your Icom dealer or distributor. D DC power supply connection Use a 13.8 V DC power supply with a capacity of at least 20 Amps. Make sure the ground terminal of the DC power supply is connected to a secure earth. • CONNECTING TO A DC POWER SOURCE IC-2300H DC power supply 13.8 V to an AC outlet −+ − black + red Fuses 20 A (See page 55 for fuse replacement.) iv