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Safety Warnings
TM9100 Mobiles: 110 W Mobile Installation Guide
© Tait Electronics Limited
October 2005
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Safety Warnings
This section contains important information on the safe installation of the
radio. You must read this information before starting the installation.
You must also read and observe the safety information on radio operation
provided in the product safety and compliance information booklet and the
TM9100 user’s guide.
RF Exposure Hazard
To comply with FCC RF exposure limits:
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VHF radios must be installed using an antenna mounted centrally on the
vehicle roof, with a gain of 2.15 dBi or 5.15 dBi.
The antenna must not be mounted at a location such that any person or
persons can come closer than 44 inches (1.1 m) to the antenna.
Safe Radio Mounting
Warning!!
Mount the radio securely so that it will not break loose
in the event of a collision. An unsecured radio is
dangerous to the vehicle occupants.
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Do not mount the radio vertically.
Correct Fuse Rating
Warning!!
Danger of fire. The radio’s protection mechanisms rely
on the correct fuses on both the negative and positive
power supply leads being present. Failure to fit the
correct fuses may result in fire or damage to the radio.
The correct fuse type is:
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30A fuse (Tait IPN 265-00012-00)
Interference with Vehicular Electronics
Warning!!
Some vehicular electronic devices may be prone to
malfunction due to the lack of protection from RF
energy when your radio is transmitting.
Examples of vehicular electronic devices that may be affected by RF
energy are:
