8 Safety Warnings TM9100 Installation Guide
© Tait Electronics Limited August 2005
Safety Warnings
This section contains important information on the safe installation of the
radio. You must read this information before starting the installation.
You must also read and observe the safety information on radio operation
provided in the product safety and compliance information booklet and the
user’s guide.
RF Exposure Hazard
To comply with FCC RF exposure limits:
For 40W/50W radios:
■ VHF radios must be installed using an antenna mounted centrally on the
vehicle roof, with a gain of 2.15dBi or 5.15dBi.
■ UHF radios must be installed using an antenna mounted either centrally
on the roof with a gain of 2.15dBi or 5.65dBi, or centrally mounted on
the trunk with a gain of 5.65dBi.
For 25W radios:
■ The radio must be installed using an externally mounted antenna with a
gain of either 2.15dBi or 5.15dBi.
In all cases, the antenna must not be mounted at a location such that any
person or persons can come closer than 35 inches (0.9m) to the antenna.
Safe Radio Mounting
Warning!! 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 passenger airbags
■ the vehicle operator controls
■ the vehicle operator’s view.
■ Do not mount the radio vertically, with the control head facing down.
This will violate compliance with the standards UL/CSA/EN 60950,
Safety of Information Technology Equipment.
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