Psion Teklogix 8515 user manual Mounting Accessories Installing The RAM Mounting Kit

Chapter 6: Peripheral Devices & Accessories

8515 Mounting Accessories: Installing The RAM Mounting Kit

Warning: Failure to install the mount correctly, or modifications to the mount, may result in serious injury or damage to property. Contact Psion Teklogix Tech- nical Support or your Psion Teklogix representative if you have problems installing this mount (see Appendix A: “Support Services / Worldwide Offices” ). To ensure operator safety, you must use a calibrated torque wrench and the supplied mounting hardware when fastening the cradle and mount. Use of this mount in vehicles driven on public roads or highways is prohibited. Contact Psion Teklogix for further details.

Before mounting an 8515 in a vehicle, there are a number of operator safety issues that require careful attention. When mounting an 8515 use only approved Psion Teklogix mounting hardware and mounting parts which are specific to the 8515 model purchased. An improperly mounted 8515 or use of non-approved parts may result in one or more of the following: operator injury, property damage, operator visibility obstruction, operator distraction, and/or poor ease of egress for the operator. Psion Teklogix strongly recom- mends that you seek professional mounting advice from the

vehicle manufacturer.

If it is necessary to mount the 8515 overhead, or in any position that could cause injury to the operator should the unit fall, it is critical that a secondary tether or other failsafe device be installed.

The following restrictions must be strictly enforced:

•Do not use the mount and/or the 8515 as a hand-hold. Using the mount in this manner may cause the person to fall or dislodge the mounting hardware and/or mounts.

•Do not add weight or attach any other items to the mount or 8515. Addi- tional elements may fall causing injury, or may increase the chance of failure and/or damage in mounting hardware and/or mounts.

Mounts used in industrial or vibration generating environments may be sub- jected to fatigue, stress, and/or part wear. A periodic inspection of the mount- ing hardware and mounts should be performed to ensure parts are retightened to the correct torque, free of fractures, excessive wear, and/or other environmental damage. Any parts found to be unsafe should be removed and replaced immediately. After inspection or replacement of parts, readjust the mount as outlined in step 4 below and tighten with the approved tightening tool (P/N 9000594).

Cable routing within a vehicle cab also requires careful consideration, espe- cially for separately connected scanners and other devices with loose cables. If you are unable to obtain suitable advice, contact Psion Teklogix for assist-

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