Magellan ROADMATE 5120 - Manual (Page 17)

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Installation Instructions
Installation of the Magellan RoadMate receiver is simple and easy. The hardest part will be picking the best
location.
Selecting the Location
A few tips on selecting the proper location.
• Mount the Magellan RoadMate receiver in a place where it can be easily seen and will not interfere with
your view of the road.
• The Magellan RoadMate receiver should be mounted in such a way that the antenna, (located in the top of
the receiver), has an unobstructed view of the sky through the windshield.
• Make sure that the Magellan RoadMate receiver or any cabling will not be disturbed if the airbags are
activated.
• Be sure to check your local and regional laws before mounting to the windshield. Some states have laws
restricting the mounting of any device on the windshield.
Attach the Power Cable to the Car Cradle
Attach the USB connector to the cradle as shown. The
USB connector will ‘snap’ in place when it is fully seated in
the car cradle.
Securing the Car Cradle
Use the alcohol pad that came with the Magellan
RoadMate receiver to clean the area on the windshield that
has been selected for mounting the Magellan RoadMate
receiver. Let the area dry completely.
Make sure that the lever at the base of the adjustable
mount is in the up position. Place the base of the car cradle
firmly over the area where it will be placed. Push the lever
at the base of the swivel mount all the way down until it
snaps in place. Carefully let go of the assembly, making sure that it is securely mounted.
(The Car Cradle shown here may be different from the Car Cradle supplied with your Magellan RoadMate
receiver, but the installation is the same for all cradle styles.)