5.1.4
Specialized Vehicles
The installation on certain specialized vehicles, such as Petrol Tankers and Fire Appliances,
may be subject to safety regulations which must be closely observed.
Prior to commencing an installation on such a vehicle, be sure that any relevant safety
regulations are fully understood.
5.1.5
Dash Mounted Equipment
Conditions in Section S.1.1 must be complied with when positioning equipment.
Fitting positions above the driver's or passenger's head must be avoided. Care should be taken
to ensure that the microphone/handset lead is not installed such that the lead can interfere with
the vehicle controls, or, with the driver's feet.
The microphone/handset clip should be fitted such that the microphone/handset is easily
accessible. In the case of a loudspeaker it is necessary for the loudspeaker grill to face the
operator when mounted.
The PRM80 series has been designed with safety in mind, e.g. non-reflective surface, no
protrusions or sharp corners. Care must be taken when installing these, to ensure that any
additional metalwork necessary to fix the units into the vehicle conforms to the same
requirement.
Refer to Section 5.2 for mounting cradle and transceiver fitment detail.
5.1.6
Petrol Powered Vehicles
Ensure that there are no petrol leaks before commencing an installation involving the use of
electric tools as these can produce sparks.
Ensure no damage to petrol tank or fuel lines occurs when drilling holes.
5.1.7
Gas Powered Vehicles
Before installation starts:
Establish that there are no gas leaks. DO NOT USE A FLAME. Butane and Propane are heavier
than air, so if there is a leak the gas may lay on the floor of the boot. The gas is detectable by its
characteristic smell. The point of escaping gas may show signs of frosting.
The vehicle owner should arrange for the leak to be repaired before the installation is
commenced.
Ensure no damage to gas tank or gas lines occurs when drilling holes.
LT cables should be run, if possible, on the opposite side of the vehicle to the gas fuel pipe.
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