Cables Routing; Drilling Holes; Tools And Equipment - Motorola VML750 Installation Manual

VML750 — LTE Vehicular Subscriber Modem (VSM) Installation Guide

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6802988C54-B July 2014
Before running a wire or drilling a hole, inspect the vehicle and determine how and where
you intend to mount the antenna, modem, and the input/output device.
Plan wire and cable routing to provide maximum protection from overheating,
battery acid, moving parts and sharp edges.
Keep cables away from ignition circuits to reduce noise pickup in the radio equipment.
Verify that the cables are of sufficient length. Do not connect two short lengths with
a splice; doing so results in power loss. Refrain from loose excess in the cables,
but leave enough slack to allow re-connection if necessary.
Do not run cables externally or underneath floor mats.
Do not locate cables where the driver or passengers can kick them or where they
can interfere with operation of the driver's foot pedals.
When routing the cables, refrain from creating sharp bends or kinks.
For detailed antenna cables routing instructions, refer to the Installation
Guide supplied with each antenna.
Where possible, use existing holes in the firewall, the trunk wall and the
channels above or beneath the doors.
If you must drill holes, verify not to damage other wiring, break lines or fuel lines.
When drilling a hole in the roof, take care not to snag the roof liner.
To prevent rusting after drilling, remove all metal burrs and residue, and completely
clean the area to ensure the removal of all steel dust.
Insert rubber grommets in all drilled holes to protect cables, except for antennas cables.
#2 Phillips screwdriver
Electric drill and drill bit set
X-acto knife or equivalent
Wire strippers
Long nose pliers
Small side cutters
Crimping tool
Cables Routing
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