Tait TM9100 Installation Manual

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12 Installing the Radio TM9100 110W Mobile Radio Installation Guide© Tait Limited October 20123 Installing the RadioThis section explains how to install and check the radio and its associatedequipment. It contains the following information:■ selecting the mounting position■ installing the antenna■ connecting the power cable to the power source■ installing the remote control head■ installing the microphone■ connecting to the ignition signal■ connecting a remote speaker■ connecting to an emergency switch and/or external alert devices■ mounting the radio■ checking the installation.3.1 Selecting the Mounting PositionInspect the vehicle and determine the safest and most convenient positionfor mounting the radio. Tait recommends the use of an equipmentmounting tray designed for the vehicle. These are available frommanufacturers such as Havis-Shields (www.havis.com), Jotto Desk(www.jottodesk.com), Gamber Johnson (www.gamberjohnson.com), andStewart Products (www.stewartproducts.com).Make sure that there is sufficient clearance for the cables. Check cablelengths. Make sure that there is a gap of at least 1 inch (2.5cm) for theheatsink and that air can flow freely around it.Notice Do not mount the radio in areas where it can be sprayed by ahigh-pressure cleaning device or temporarily submerged from an accu-mulation of water or other liquids.