2: Installation
PRC1099A-MSOP 2-3
CAUTION: Ensure battery power is between 12.0V and 15 Vdc, with pos-
itive (+) applied to the B terminal on the battery connector (rear of trans-
ceiver) and negative (-) applied to the A terminal. To avoid serious
damage to the transceiver, do not change battery polarity.
For information on the types of batteries that are available, refer to Chapter 6,
Optional Accessories.
Installing the
Manpack
Harness
1. Place the harness flat on a level surface with the metal braces facing up.
2. Place the transceiver on the harness with the front panel to the top and the
battery case resting on the metal braces.
3. Fasten the transceiver to the harness with the two retaining straps. Feed
the metal-tipped strap from below, through the center slot on the buckle,
and then down through the end slot on the buckle.
4. Clip the cotton duck bag to the harness.
5. Install the desired antenna (refer to "Installing the Antenna" on page 2-4).
6. Connect the handset to one of the audio connectors on the front panel of
the transceiver.
7. Place the harness with the transceiver attached, on the operator’s back
and place the shoulder straps over the shoulders.
8. Feed the end of the lower strap through the right shoulder strap ring. Feed
the metal tip of the strap from below, through the center slot in the buckle,
and then down through the end slot (refer to figure below).
9. Install the left shoulder strap in a similar manner.
10. Hook the two belt straps to the combat belt.