TM8100/TM8200 Installation Guide Installing the Radio 15© Tait Limited October 20123.2 Selecting the Mounting PositionRequirements forSafe andConvenientInstallationEnsure the mounting position complies with the following safety warnings:Warning Safe radio mounting!■ Mount the radio securely so that it will not break loose inthe event of a collision. An unsecured radio is dangerousto the vehicle occupants.■ Mount the radio and the microphone where they will notinterfere with the deployment of airbags, the vehicleoperator controls, the vehicle operator’s view.Caution The bottom surface of the radio and the heatsink fins canbecome hot during prolonged operation. When installing the radio,position the radio so that it is not possible for the radio user to touch thebottom surface of the radio and the heatsink fins.Gap Between RadioBody and MountingSurfaceNotice 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 surfaceof the radio body and the mounting surface.Inspect the vehicle and determine the safest and most convenient positionfor mounting the radio. Make sure that there is sufficient clearance behindthe radio for the heatsink and cables.IP54 ProtectionClassConsiderationsThe radio fulfils the requirements of the IP54 protection class.Notice However, do not mount the radio in areas where it can betemporarily 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 theexternal options connector (fitting an auxiliary connector or externaloptions connector will not restore the IP54 protection class)■ the grommet of the microphone or hand-held control head is notinstalled■ an accessory is added which is not rated to IP54 (e.g. control-headinterface box or hand-held control head remote interface box)