Tait TM9100 Installation Manual

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8 TM9100 (40W/50W) Installation Guide© Tait Electronics Ltd October 2004Safety WarningsIntroduction This chapter contains important information on the safeinstallation of the radio. You must read this information beforestarting the installation!You must read and observe the safety information on radiooperation provided in the product safety and complianceinformation and the user’s guide!Warning!! RF exposure hazardTo comply with FCC RF exposure limits: VHF radios must be installed using an antenna mounted centrally on thevehicle roof, with a gain of 2.15dBi or 5.15dBi. UHF radios must be installed using an antenna mounted either centrallyon the roof with a gain of 2.15dBi or 5.65dBi, or centrally mounted onthe trunk with a gain of 5.65dBi.This antenna must not be mounted at a location such that any person orpersons can come closer than 35 inches (0.9m) to the antenna.Warning!! Safe radio mounting Mount the radio securely so that it will not break loose in the event of acollision. An unsecured radio is dangerous to the vehicle occupants. Mount the radio and the microphone where they will not interfere withthe vehicle operator controls. Mount the radio and the microphone where they will not interfere withthe vehicle operator’s view. Mount the radio and the microphone where they will not interfere withair bag deployment.Warning!! Interference with vehicular electronicsSome vehicular electronic devices may be prone to malfunction, due to thelack of protection from RF energy present when your radio is transmitting.Examples of vehicular electronic devices that may be affected by RF energyare: electronic fuel injection systems electronic anti-skid braking systems electronic cruise control systems.If the vehicle contains such equipment, consult the vehicle manufacturer ordealer in order to determine whether these electronic circuits will performnormally when the radio is transmitting.