Gamber-Johnson MCS-ERGOBOX12 User Manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Product Revision Form #

12" Ergonomic Console Box & Accessories

Rev D

MCS-ERGOBOX12

The purpose of this instruction sheet is to illustrate the manufacturer's recomended method for installing the
MCS-ERGOBOX12.
heads. Included with the
the front end of the console box, these Faceplate Vertical Offsets must be used in place of the Vertical Offsets that come
with Gamber-Johnson Faceplate Kits (see INST-3).

1. When installing the MCS-ERGOBOX12 onto a
Gambe r-Johnso n MCS Top Plate, insert and loosely
assembl e f our 1/4-20 ca rri age bolts, fo ur 1/4 " Dia.
washers, four 1/4" lock washers and four 1/4-20 hex
nuts about the desired mounting slots in the bottom of
the box (see FIG. 1). Orient the head of the carriage
bolts below the box.

2. Insert the four heads of the carriage bolts into the
desired corresponding key holes (see FIG. 1) o n the
MCS-Top Plate until the bolt heads drop below the
Top Plate. If the chosen mounting slots d o not line
up with the key holes on the Top Plate it will be
necessary to assemble the hardware about the box
and the Top Plate at the same time. Place box in
desired position and tighten hardware.

3. Due to the shallow depth of the face nearest the
vehicl e occupants (see FIG. 3), as compared to the
MCS-Epic console box series, it is necessary to replace
the standard Vertical Offsets with a set of shorter
Vertical Offsets (1 set is included with the
MCS-ERGOBOX12). The radio/radio head in the
lowest position on the box will require the Short
Vertical Offset. Follow instruction sheet INST-3 for
assembly and installation instructions, substituting the
short Faceplate Vertical Of fsets (see FIG. 2) with the
Vertical Offsets that come with Gamber-Johnson
Facplate Kits.

ccessories

A

MCS-ERGOBOX12 is a descrete solution for mounting various mobile communication control

MCS-ERGOBOX12 is one set of short Faceplate Vertical Offsets. Due to a shallow depth in

MOUNTING

SLOTS

FIG. 1

KEY HOLES

MCS TOP PLATE

INST-284

FIG. 2

The MCS-ERGOBOX12 has many accessories that are designed to attach to the
exterior of the box. The next few sections of this instruction sheet are dedicated to
illustrating how to attach the various accessories.

Cup Holder (MCS-CUP2)

1. The cup holder is designed to mount to either

the short, front face of the MCS-ERGOBOX12
or directly to an MCS Top Plate. There are two
10-32 x .375 Phillips Pan Head screws included
to attach the cup holder to the box (see FIG. 3)

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Gamber-Johnson is not liable under any theory of contract or tort law for any loss, damage, personal injury, special, incidental or consequential damages for personal injury or other damage
of any nature arising directly or indirectly as a result of the improper installation or use of its products in vehicle or any other application. In order to safely install and use Gamber-Johnson
products full consideration of vehicle occupants, vehicle systems (i.e., the location of fuel lines, brakes lines, electrical, drive train or other systems), air-bags and other safety equipment is
required. Gamber-Johnson specifically disclaims any responsibility for the improper use or installation of its products not consistent with the original vehicle manufactures specifications
and recommendations, Gamber-Johnson product instruction sheets, or workmanship standards as endorsed through the Gamber-Johnson Certified Installer Program.

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FRONT FACE

FIG. 3

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Com munications Bracket (MCS-COMBRKT)

1. The communications bracket is designed to

have any Gamber Johnson Clevis device
mounted to it. In order to mount a
Clevis/Docking Station, or Computer Cradle,
assembly to the MCS-COMBRKT, the
MCS-ERGOBOX12 must be pulled away from
the dash. Assemble the MCS-COMBRKT,
desired Clevis De v ice, and MCS-ERGOBO X12
prior to attaching the box to the Top Plate (see

FIG. 4).

2. Adjust the assembly to the desired position.

Attach to Top Plate by assembling four 1/4-20
carriage bolts, four 1/4" DIA. flat washers, four
1/4" lock washers and four 1/4-20 hex nuts
about the bottom of the box and the Top Plate.

SMILEY FACE PATTERN FOR
MOUNTING CLEVIS DEVICE

MCS-COMBRKT

AMPS PATTERN

NOTE: The pattern of mounting holes for the
MCS -COM B RKT is kn own as an AMPS
pattern.

Mounting to the In-Dash Bracket

1. If mounting the MCS-VERTBOX12 in

a Ford Crown Victoria, the b ox can also
attach to the In-Dash Bracket for further
stability, using NP-DASH-KT (see FIG.

5).

2. After the In-Dash Bracket is attached to
the vehicl e, al ig n the MC S - E R GO B O X 12
and fasten to the In-Dash Bracket using
two braces, four 1/4-20 x .50" Socket
Button Head screws, four 10-32 x .50"
Socket Head C a p S crews and four #10 flat
washers all found in NP-DASH-KT.
Assemble as illustrated in FIG. 5.

BRACE

IN-DASH

BRACKET

FIG. 4

1/4-20 X .50"

#10 WASHER

10-32 X .50"

FIG. 5

Assembling the MCS-MICPLT

1. The MCS-MICPLT is a kit that allows a

radio microphone to be mounted in the same
fashion as all Gamber Johnson Faceplates.
The mic clip itself is not provided with the
MCS -MICPLT kit as it is standard that a mic
clip is shipped with most communication
devices that use a microphone. Assemble as
illustrated in FIG. 6.

2. It is recommended that if using the
MCS-MICPLT kit to place the finished
assembly in the lowest position on the
MCS-ERGOBOX12. By assembling the kit
in this fashion you be able to avoid using the
short Faceplate Vertical Offset (see FIG. 2).

FIG. 6

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