Tait T2000 SERIES II Installation Manual

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32. Disassemble the cradle by placing it on a firm surface and applying pressure down on oneof the middle ribs of the plastic side moulding with a screwdriver. This will release the ribsalong this edge from the slots in the metal cover with which they mate. A similar approachwill release the other edge of the metal cover which can now be lifted clear (as shownbelow).Figure 2: Cradle DisassemblyMounting1 Hold the drilled half of the metal cradle cover in the position chosen for the radio and usethe four cradle cover mounting holes as a template to mark the locations for drilling.Ensure that drilling at the selected points will not damage existing wiring.2 Indent the drilling positions with a centre punch and drill 4mm holes for self-tappingscrews, or 6mm holes for nuts and bolts. Reduce the hole size if using self-tapping screwsin metal which is less than 1mm thick.3 Drill any additional holes required for cables and fit them with suitable grommets or bush-ings.4 Secure the metal cradle cover to the mounting points with the M5 self-tapping screwssupplied, or with M5 nuts and bolts. Ensure that tightening the screws or bolts does notdistort the cradle.To Reassemble the Cradle1. Reassemble the cradle by clipping one plastic side moulding to each side of the mountedmetal cover (as shown in Figure 3). Take care to locate the ribs on the plastic part in theslots on the shoulders of the metal cover. They will only fit one way round.