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Installing the Radio
TM8100/TM8200 Installation Guide
© Tait Limited
November 2012
3.2
Selecting the Mounting Position
Requirements for
Safe and
Convenient
Installation
Ensure the mounting position complies with the following safety warnings:
Warning
Safe radio mounting!
■
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.
■
Mount the radio and the microphone where they will not
interfere with the deployment of airbags, the vehicle
operator controls, the vehicle operator’s view.
Caution
The bottom surface of the radio and the heatsink fins can
become hot during prolonged operation. When installing the radio,
position the radio so that it is not possible for the radio user to touch the
bottom surface of the radio and the heatsink fins.
Gap Between Radio
Body and Mounting
Surface
Notice
It may be necessary to mount the radio upside down to main-
tain a gap of more than 3/8 inch (10 mm) between the bottom surface
of the radio body and the mounting surface.
Inspect the vehicle and determine the safest and most convenient position
for mounting the radio. Make sure that there is sufficient clearance behind
the radio for the heatsink and cables.
IP54 Protection
Class
Considerations
The radio fulfils the requirements of the IP54 protection class.
Notice
However, do not mount the radio in areas where it can be
temporarily submerged from an accumulation of water or other liquids
(e.g. when using a high-pressure cleaning device).
The IP54 protection class does not apply when:
■
the control head is removed from the radio body
■
the bungs are removed from the auxiliary connector or the cavity for the
external options connector (fitting an auxiliary connector or external
options connector will not restore the IP54 protection class)
■
the programming connector cover seal is not installed (blank control
head)
■
the RJ45 connector bungs are not installed (RJ45 control head)
■
the grommet of the microphone or hand-held control head is not
installed
■
an accessory is added which is not rated to IP54 (e.g. control-head
interface box or hand-held control head remote interface box)
