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Cox-Vox Installation Instructions

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Before starting, please take a minute to check that you received everything you paid for. A complete COX-VOX system contains the following:

COX-VOX c ontrol unit
microphone
charger
speakers (as ordered)
mounting cup
harness
"Do's and Don'ts" card
hardware pack
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The hardware pack contains:

#6 x 1/2" stainless steel panhead screws
#6 x 1/2" brass flathead screws
magnet assembly
cable clips
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INSTALLING THE LOUDSPEAKERS

The NK loudspeakers are assembled by us and they have been waterproofed by us using silicone based protective coatings. Neither rain, fresh water, nor salt water will do any harm but we strongly recommend that you install and angle the speakers so that any water which gets in can run out again. The plug in feature of NK speakers makes replacement very easy.

1. Install the speakers using the #6 x 1/2" panhead screws and the metal bracket on the speakers, or by using the DUAL-LOKTM which is on the back of the speakers. We have supplied 6 screws; you will not use all of them unless you are installing a three speaker system. If using DUAL-LOK be sure to clean the area where you will attach the speakers with the alcohol wipe provided. Then remove the backing from the three pieces of DUAL-LOK on the speaker (leave attached to the speaker) and press the whole assembly in place. You can leave the metal bracket on in case you decided to use it later. Remember it is best if the speakers are angled downward to let water run out.

2. Connect the speakers to the wiring harness. Use the remaining six cable clips to secure the wiring harness. We suggest you use the #6 x 1/2" brass screws supplied to fully secure these clips.

INSTALLING THE MOUNTING CUP

1. The mounting cup should be installed so that the display of the COX-VOX will be parallel to the water. It is NOT necessary to angle the COX-VOX. Decide where you want to secure the cup and mark the surface using the cup as a template. Drill two pilot holes for the #8 x 1/2" panhead screws and secure the cup. Do NOT overtighten the screws! If you have a shell with a built in cup it may be tilted. This is OK.

TESTING YOUR SYSTEM

1. With the control unit OFF and the toggle switch set to its RUN (middle) position, connect the large pin receptacle of the wiring harness to the rubber plug on the front panel of the control unit.

2. Connect the microphone. It is not necessary to complete the bayonet connection.

3. Speak quietly into the microphone and adjust the volume. You should hear your amplified voice from the speakers.

4. Disconnect the harness. Plug the charger into an appropriate outlet and connect the plug to the rubber plug on the front panel. The charging indicator lamp (at about 4 o'clock to the plug) should come on to confirm charging.

CARE AND USE OF YOUR AMPLIFIER SYSTEM

The only operating instructions we normally supply are printed on the Instruction Web Page. Should you wish to receive more comprehensive instructions and maintenance procedures please contact us and request a copy of our Boatman Kit or check out the Web Page.