Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems BLINDSPOTTER INSTALLATION GUIDE - Manual (Page 4)

General Information
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Warnings and Cautions
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WARNING !
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WARNING !
Improper use of this system could lead to a serious accident. Read this entire
Installation Guide before operating the Bendix
™ BlindSpotter ® system. Pay
particular attention to the safety messages below. This guide should be used
in conjunction with proper training.
Limitations of Collision Warning Systems
The Bendix ™ BlindSpotter ® rear collision warning system is intended solely as an
aid for an alert and conscientious professional driver. It is not to be used or relied
upon to operate a vehicle. The system should be used in conjunction with rear view
mirrors and other instrumentation to maintain safe operation of the vehicle, ground
personnel, and adjacent property. A vehicle equipped with the Bendix
™ BlindSpotter ®
system should be operated in the same safe manner as if the system were not
installed. The system is not a substitute for normal safe driving procedures. It will
not compensate for any driver impairment, such as drugs, alcohol, or fatigue. Should
the system become inoperative, it could jeopardize the safety or lives of those who
depend on the system for safety.
The system will not sense objects if the sensor view is obstructed. Therefore,
do not place objects in front of the system sensor. Remove heavy buildups of
mud, dirt, ice, and other materials.
Proper alignment is critical to correct operation of the system.
Testing and inspection of the system in accordance with these instructions
and record of the results should be listed on the daily maintenance report.
The units on operating vehicles must be tested each day (see the “Testing
System Operation” section) prior to the vehicle’s operation. Results of this
test must be recorded in the maintenance log.
People operating this equipment MUST check for proper operation at the
beginning of every shift or safety inspection period.