TRC-485 40-Channel AM/SSB CB Transceiver (210-1577) Installation Faxback Doc. # 33136 ATTACHING THE MICROPHONE HOLDER You can connect the microphone holder to either side of the transceiver or to another location in your vehicle. To attach the holder to either side of the transceiver, horizontally or vertically, secure the holder to the side using the supplied screws and lock washers. To attach the holder to another location in the vehicle, such as the dashboard, follow these steps. 1. Using the holder as a template, mark the positions for the mounting screw holes at the desired location. 2. At each marked position, drill a hole slightly smaller than the supplied mounting screws. CAUTION: Be careful not to drill into anything behind the mounting surface. 3. Attach the holder at the mounting location using the supplied machine screws and lock washers. MOUNTING THE TRANSCEIVER The most common mounting location for this CB is under a vehicle's dashboard. However, if you use the TRC-485 as a base station, you can place it on a desk, shelf, or table (see "Using the Transceiver as a Base Station", on Faxback Doc. # 33138). If you are mounting the CB in a vehicle, choose a location where: You can easily reach the CB. Wires and cables are clear of the vehicle's pedals or other moving parts. The CB is not directly in front of heating vents. All wires and cables can reach their connection points. CAUTION: If you use the CB in a vehicle, mount it securely to avoid damage to the CB or vehicle or injury to anyone in the vehicle during sudden starts or stops. Follow these steps to mount the CB using the supplied hardware. 1. Using the mounting bracket as a template, mark the positions for the screw holes on the mounting surface. 2. In each marked location, drill a hole slightly smaller than the supplied mounting screws. CAUTION: Be careful not to drill into objects behind the mounting surface. 3. Using a Phillips screwdriver, attach the mounting bracket to the mounting surface with the supplied mounting screws and flat washers. 4. Attach the CB to the mounting bracket using the supplied rubber washers and mounting knobs. (LB/EB 5/16/96)