Rice Lake Zebra RW 420 Vehicle Cradle - Manual (Page 17)

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RW 420 Vehicle Cradle Installation Guide
Installing the Mounting Arm
Description
An optional mounting arm (Zebra p/n AK17463-002) is offered for
use with the Vehicle Cradle which allows a more versatile method
of positioning the RW 420 printer. It consists of an arm with a ball
and socket joint at either end, which in turn are terminated with a
mounting flange. One flange is secured to the Cradle by the four
mounting holes provided on the bottom plate, and the other is se-
cured to the desired mounting surface. A clamp on the arm locks
the Cradle in the desired position.
Installation
CAUTION: Mount the Printer and Vehicle Cradle where it will not hit the op-
erator in case of an accident.
Warning: Do not connect the input power cable to the Vehicle Cradle until
the Cradle and Mounting Arm installation have been completed.
For ease of installation, the Arm can be disassembled by loosen-
ing the clamp enough to remove the two ball and socket flanged
ends. These end flanges can then be easily secured to the Vehicle
Cradle and the desired mounting surface. Then the arm can be
slipped over the two ends and the clamp tightened to secure the
Cradle in position.
When installing the mounting arm, remember that the arm pro-
vides a considerable range of movement for the Vehicle Cradle
and Printer. Extra clearance should be provided for this movement
if it is desired in the installation.
Some models of the RW 420 will have a Magnetic Stripe Card
reader and a SmartCard reader installed. If these features are to
be used, the printer must be located so that the operator will have
clear access to the reader’s slots for these cards. Refer to the RW
420 Users Guide for more information on the use of the Magnetic
Strip Reader/Smartcard reader features.
Mounting Hardware
Mounting hardware is supplied with the Mounting Arm Kit. The
#8-32 x 1/2” Screws should be used to secure one end of the arm
to the bottom of the Vehicle Cradle. The #10-24 x 3/4” Screws and
associated hardware may be used to secure the other end of the
arm to the desired mounting surface.
Vehicle Cradle Preparation
Refer to the section on Vehicle Cradle Preparation earlier in this
manual for more specific instructions and illustrations on secur-
ing the power cable to the Cradle. Locate the Printer and Cradle so
when installed with the Mounting Arm the operator can easily load