Specifications

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3.
Planning, preparation and pre-installation guidance
A copy of the current FCS1362:2010 code of practice should always be available to the installer for
reference.
Appendix A illustrates the installation process in a flow chart.
3.1. Planning installation requirements and customer consultation
As early as possible prior to the installation, the details must be checked to ensure that:
• the installer has knowledge or access to information about the physical layout of the vehicle plus the
required information to undertaken the install as per section 2.3
• equipment, fixings and tools, as per section 2.6 are available
• special requirements of vehicle or equipment are identified and arrangements made to provide for
them, see section 3
• Requirements for safe working conditions are met as per section 2.4
3.2. Customer consultation
Whenever possible the principal user of the equipment should agree the correct position of the
equipment’s controls and displays for use.
• Note that this principal user/vehicle driver may not be the customer commissioning the install.
The customer should be consulted on the following points:
• that the proposed installation complies with any regulations or manufacturer’s instructions pertaining
to that class of vehicle
o As per section 2, the installer has a responsibility to ensure the safety of the vehicle
has been maintained once work to fit the equipment has been completed.
• advised of the equipment and vehicle manufacturers’ installation instructions
• advised on the most suitable antenna and its optimum position available on the vehicle. This based
on the particular mobile radio application and the need to comply with the vehicle manufacturer’s
instructions, safety requirements and the need for efficient RF performance – see section 4.2
• made aware of the fixing locations and mounts available for the items to be fitted so when the
equipment is installed it will comply with the safety requirements given in section 2
• made aware of any configuration options
• asked whether an ignition switched supply to the equipment is required
• advised that holes made in the vehicle body during installation may affect vehicle corrosion warranty
Refer to section 2 regarding the need to ensure any customer requirements do not conflict with the need
to retain safety and legal compliance.
3.2.1. Customer instructions for installations
The positions of the antenna, radio unit, handset, control panel, loudspeaker unit (if separate from the
handset), microphone and any other supplied components and operational features (e.g. ignition
sense/audio mute) should be discussed and agreed with the customer. All requirements should be clearly
stated on the report.
3.2.2. Work cessation when customer wishes conflict with safety
Where the customer’s wishes create a conflict with the vehicle manufacturer’s advice, the equipment
manufacturer’s advice, current legislation or the relevant standards the customer must be informed. If it
is not possible to complete the installation safely and in accordance with legislation while observing the
customers wishes, it is recommended that the installation be halted while advice is sought and it either
re-scheduled or cancelled as a result.