Icom id- rp2 Instruction Manual - page 2
IMPORTANT
READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL
CAREFULLY
before attempting to operate the re-
peater.
SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL.
This
manual contains important safety and operating in-
structions for the ID-RP2 system.
EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS
WORD
DEFINITION
R WARNING
Personal injury, fire hazard or electric
shock may occur.
CAUTION
Equipment damage may occur.
NOTE
If disregarded, inconvenience only. No
risk or personal injury, fire or electric
shock.
PRECAUTIONS
R DANGER!
ID-RP2 installation, particularly ID-
RP2L and antennas, is intended for professional in-
stallation only. We are not responsible for any building
breakage, any damage resulting from a drop of the ID-
RP2L or antenna from a high place or unstable site or
resulting from any personal injury nor any accident in
any other cases. Be sure to consult an expert engineer
for installations.
R WARNING RF EXPOSURE!
This device emits
Radio Frequency
(RF)
energy. Extreme caution should
be observed when operating this device. If you have
any questions regarding RF exposure and safety stan-
dards please refer to the Federal Communications
Commission Office of Engineering and Technology’s
report on Evaluating Compliance with FCC Guidelines
for Human Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields
(OET Bulletin 65)
.
R WARNING HIGH VOLTAGE! NEVER
attach an
antenna or internal antenna connector during trans-
mission. This may result in an electrical shock or burn.
R WARNING HIGH VOLTAGE! NEVER
install the
antenna at any place that person touch the antenna
easily during transmission. This may result in an elec-
trical shock or burn.
R NEVER
apply AC to the [DC 13.8V IN] connector.
This could cause a fire or ruin the repeater.
R NEVER
apply more than 16 V DC, such as a 24 V
battery, to the [DC 13.8V IN] connector on the re-
peater. This could cause a fire or ruin the repeater.
R NEVER
let metal, wire or other objects touch any
internal part or connectors on the repeater. This may
result in an electric shock.
R NEVER
operate or touch the repeater unit, ID-
RP2C, ID-RP2D and ID-RP2V, with wet hands. This
may result in an electric shock or damage to the re-
peater unit.
R NEVER expose the repeater unit, ID-RP2C, ID-
RP2D and ID-RP2V, to rain, snow or any liquids.
These units have no water protection.
AVOID using or placing the repeater unit, ID-RP2C,
ID-RP2D and ID-RP2V, in areas with temperatures
below –10°C
(+14°F)
or above +50°C
(+122°F)
. Be
aware that temperatures can exceed 80°C
(+176°F)
, re-
sulting in permanent damage to the repeater if left
there for extended periods.
AVOID using or placing the ID-RP2L in areas with tem-
peratures below –30°C
(–22°F)
or above +60°C
(+140°F)
. Be aware that temperatures on a vehicle’s
dashboard can exceed 80°C
(+176°F)
, resulting in per-
manent damage to the repeater if left there for ex-
tended periods.
AVOID placing the repeater unit, ID-RP2C, ID-RP2D
and ID-RP2V, in excessively dusty environments or in
direct sunlight.
Place the repeater in a secure place to avoid inadver-
tent use by children.
DO NOT use chemical agents such as benzine or al-
cohol when cleaning, as they can damage the re-
peater’s surfaces.
DO NOT modify the repeater for any reason.
Use the specified fuse only.
For U.S.A. only
CAUTION: Changes or modifications to this repeater,
not expressly approved by Icom Inc., could void your
authority to operate this repeater under FCC regula-
tions.
CAUTION: The ID-RP2L is intended for use as a fixed
base station with the antenna located outdoors on the
rooftop or on antenna tower.
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