SECTION 5
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE: Refer also to"'VEHICLE CARE" page at front of handbook
5.1
GENERAL INFORMATION
5.1.1
Operator Access
The mobile radio unit(s) must be fitted in such a position that the operator has easy access to
the controls and the microphone when wearing a seat belt. The controls must also be situated
so that they are within the driver's normal field of vision.
5.1.2
Location Dangers
Caution must be exercised before drilling holes through bulkheads to ascertain that it is safe to
do so. Items to consider include fuel tank, fuel line, brake line, battery, cable loom etc.
Fitting the transceiver on the top of the dash is not recommended. Vehicles exposed to sunlight
may have the temperature of the dash top rise to over 100 Deg C. Prolonged exposure to these
temperatures may distort the plastic parts of the transceiver.
5.1.3 Vehicles Fitted With Electronic Devices
An additional precaution is necessary in relation to vehicles fitted with Electronic Ignition, Fuel
Injection, Anti-skid Brakes or any other electronic device where temporary lass of service could
be hazardous.
In theory, any of the above systems could be affected by the presence of an RF field of
sufficient intensity, which when detected may cause the device to malfunction. The source of RF
may be a mobile radio installed in the vehicle itself or a transmitter operating in another vehicle
alongside. If interaction did occur, loss of control could result for the duration of the mobile
transmission.
In the interests of safety, the user must be asked to test the vehicle when the installation is
complete.
If a problem is found the owner should take the vehicle to an automobile specialist to resolve the
problem. Unqualified persons should not attempt to modify these units in any way, the work
should be done by a qualified automobile electrician.
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