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2. Carefully lift the body of the IMR-FT off the bottom half of the charge base.
Replacing the Charge Base Antenna Cable
1. Remove the charge base from the IMR-FT and note the positioning of the antenna cable.
2. Unscrew the small antenna cable connector (1) from the body of the IMR-FT.
3. Unscrew the large antenna cable connector (2) from the bottom half of the charge base.
Note the order of the washers and jam nut as they are removed.
4. Install the large connector (2) of the new antenna cable into the charge base, ensuring that
the washers and jam nut are added in the correct order. Tighten the jam nut to 26 to 30
inch-pounds of torque.
5. Carefully attach the small connector (1) of the new antenna cable to its mating connector
on the body of the IMR-FT. Position the cable so it is extending vertically from the
connector and hold it in position while you tighten the connector to 7 - 9 inch-pounds of
torque.
6. Reattach the two halves of the charge base around the body of the IMR-FT. Insert the four
screws into the base and tighten them to 4 to 6 inch-pounds of torque.
Servicing the IMR-FT External Antenna
Regularly perform the following basic maintenance procedures to ensure optimal
performance of your antenna.
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Itron Mobile Radio User Guide Chapter 8 Maintaining your Itron Mobile Radio