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Installing the Radio
TM9300/TM9400 Installation Guide
© Tait Limited
December 2015
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
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 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)
4.5
Mounting the U-Cradle
The U-cradle can be used to install the radio on the dashboard or on any
sufficiently flat surface (e.g. cabin floor or trunk). The U-cradle can be
mounted using the self-drilling screws and washers provided in the
installation kit, or nuts and bolts (not included).
Caution
Although an industrial-strength recloseable fastening sys-
tem can be used to support the installation, for safety reasons Tait does
not recommend this as a mounting option.
Notice
When mounting the radio on a surface, check whether the
mounting screws will screw into material providing sufficient strength.
Reinforce the mounting surface, if required.
1.
If the U-cradle is being mounted over a curved surface, bend the tabs
at the bottom of the U-cradle slightly to match the surface shape.
2.
Hold the U-cradle in the position chosen for the radio and use the
mounting holes as a template to mark the mounting locations.
Use at least four screws to install the U-cradle.
