5 Damage prevention 5.3 Mobile communications systems 5.3 Mobile communications systems United States Federal Communication Commission and Canadian National & Provincial communication regulations as well as the equipment manufacturer's information and installation specifications must be observed. If mobile communication systems (e.g. telephone, CB radio) are retrofitted, the following requirements must be fulfilled in order to avoid malfunctions developing on the vehicle at a later stage. Equipment • The equipment must have official approval and meet FCC regulations for power, operating frequency, and interference. • The equipment must be permanently installed. • Operation of portable or mobile equipment inside the cab is only permitted if this equipment is connected to a permanently installed external aerial. • The transmitter must be installed separately from all other vehicle electronics. • Protect equipment from moisture. • Observe the permissible operating temperature. • Protect the equipment against severe mechanical vibrations.
Connection and wiring • The connection should be made directly to teriminal inside cab e page 103. • Disconnect the unit from the electrical system before jump-starting. • Cables should be wired via the shortest possible route (not looped) and twisted. • Ensure that the system has a good ground connection to the body (aerial and equipment). • The aerial and connecting cables between the transmitter, receiver and control panel must be routed separately from the vehicle wiring harness in the vicinity of the body ground. • Make sure that the aerial cable is not kinked or crushed. i The notes on operating safety and vehicle safety in Section 1 "Introduction" e page 10 and e page 11 must be complied with.
Aerial (for two-way radio sets) • The aerial must be officially licensed.
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Mitsubishi Fuso body/equipment mounting directives for FE, FG Issue date: 16. 05. 2011 ! Only print out complete sections from the current version
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