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Figure 10. Typical drive-thru store layout
3. EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION
These instructions are for installation of standard EOS|HD equipment and most
commonly used optional equipment. Specific instructions may also be enclosed
with optional equipment.
If you haven’t already done so, before proceeding with the installation, plug the
battery charger into an AC electrical outlet and charge all the batteries in it while
the other equipment is being installed. Refer to
section 1.3.
3.1 Base Station Installation
A typical drive thru QSR building is set up as shown in Figure 10. The numbers in
the following instructions refer to the location numbers in Figure 10. This drawing
is similar to most store layouts. The base station is typically mounted at location
#1. This is also where old equipment is usually found. The order taker is usually at
location #2 in a high volume store. The order
taker headset signal from location #2 must
penetrate two walls to reach the base at location
#1. Signals from the kitchen must only
penetrate one wall to reach the base at location
#1. If there are large pieces of equipment in the
kitchen or speed-team operation is needed
outside at location #6, location #1 may be a poor
choice for mounting the base. For speed team
operations, the signal would have to penetrate
three walls and get by the kitchen equipment to
reach the base at location #1. Coverage in the
store around location #7 and outside at location
#6 may be poor. Don’t forget to check for a
basement. Signals from basements may not
reach the base at location #1.
Things to consider before and during base station installation
 The base station should be located where, if you stand with your back to the wall, you
can see most of the work area where the headsets will be used.
 The number of walls between the base station and where the headsets will be used
should be minimized.
 Sheets of stainless steel on the walls may shield or reflect radio signals.
 Outside coverage may be needed for Speed Team operation.
 Large windows will allow the signal to pass through and can improve outside coverage.
 The antenna coverage area can be extended with the Remote Antenna Kit.
 If a system is being replaced, it may not be desirable to use the same mounting location
for the base station as used before, but it may be required in some cases.
 If using a power source other than that supplied by HME, the power source must
provide 24 volts DC regulated to +/-5%, be capable of supplying a minimum of 50 watts
of power and be “LPS” rated for safe operation of the unit. The power source must meet
all applicable local regulatory requirements.
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