User Manual

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6 PLANNING A NOMADIC CLIENT INSTALLATION
This section provides general information regarding installation of the VIDA Broadband Client in
nomadic station configurations. For best results, the client should be installed by one of the many Harris
Authorized Service Centers located throughout the United States. Their experienced service personnel
can provide a proper radio installation and make any final adjustments that may be needed.
Before starting the installation, plan carefully to ensure the installation meets the following requirements:
• Safe for the operator and passengers.
• Away from airbag deployment area.
• Convenient for the operator to use.
• Neat, safe and clean.
• Protected from water damage.
• Easy to service.
• Cable connections are accessible.
• Out of the way of auto mechanics.
• Out of the way of passengers.
WARNING
Vehicular Electronics - Electronic fuel injection systems, electronic anti-skid braking
systems, electronic cruise control systems, etc., are typical of the types of electronic
devices which may be prone to malfunction due to the lack of protection from radio
frequency energy present when a radio is transmitting. If the vehicle contains such
equipment, consult the dealer to determine if such electronic equipment will perform
normally when the radio is transmitting.
WARNING
Air Bags – For driver and passenger safety, avoid mounting the radio above or near
airbag deployment areas. Note that vehicles may contain front driver and passenger
side airbags as well as side airbags. For occupant safety, verify the location of all
airbags before installing radio equipment.
WARNING
For passenger safety, mount the radio securely so that the unit will not break loose in
the event of a collision. This is especially important in station wagons, vans, and
similar type installations where a loose radio could be extremely dangerous to the
vehicle occupants.
When determining a mounting location for the client and associated peripherals, avoid high traffic
environments within the passenger compartment, trunk, or other compartment where feet, tools or other
objects may accidentally damage cable connections. The client and other peripherals should be mounted
such that connectors and other fragile components face away from high traffic areas, yet accessible for
servicing.
Also, careful attention must be given to ventilation and heat dissipation. The client should be mounted
with the heat sink fins vertically positioned and ample air space around the unit.