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Operational Warnings
Operational Cautions
Intrinsically Safe Radio Information
The Intrinsically safe approval unit refers to a product that has been approved as intrinsically safe by
an approval agency (for example FM Approvals, CSA, UL, ATEX, IEC) and certifies that a particular
product meets the Agency's applicable intrinsic safety standards for specific types of hazardous
classified locations. A portable radio that has been approved for intrinsic safety will have Approval
label attached to the radio to identify the unit as being Approved for specified hazardous
atmospheres. This label specifies the hazardous Class/Division/Group along with the part number of
the battery that must be used. The Intrinsically Safe Approval Label will be located on the portable
radio unit.
For vehicle with air bags
Refer to vehicle manufacturer's manual prior to installation of electronic equipment to avoid
interference with air bag wiring.
Do not place a portable radio in the area over an air bag or in the air bag deployment area.
Air bags inflate with great force. If a portable radio is placed in the air bag deployment area
and the air bag inflates, the radio may be propelled with great force and cause serious injury
to occupants of the vehicle.
Potentially Explosive Atmospheres
(Explosive atmospheres refers to hazard classified locations that may contain hazardous
gas, vapors, or dusts.)
Turn off your radio prior to entering any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere unless
it is a portable radio type especially qualified for use in such areas as Intrinsically Safe (for
example, Factory Mutual, CSA, UL, ATEX, IEC).
Do not remove, install, or charge batteries in such areas. Sparks in a potentially explosive
atmosphere can cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death.
The areas with potentially explosive atmospheres referred to above include fueling areas
such as below decks on boats, fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities, and areas
where the air contains chemicals or particles such as grain, dust or metal powders. Areas
with potentially explosive atmospheres are often, but not always, posted.
Blasting Caps And Blasting Areas
To avoid possible interference with blasting operations, turn off your radio when you are
near electrical blasting caps, in a blasting area, or in areas posted: "Turn off two-way radio."
Obey all signs and instructions.
Antennas
Do not use any portable radio that has a damaged antenna. If a damaged antenna comes into contact
with your skin, a minor burn can result.
Batteries
All batteries can cause property damage and/or bodily injury, such as burns, if a conductive material
such as jewelry, keys, or beaded chains touches exposed terminals. The conductive material may
complete an electrical circuit (short circuit) and become quite hot. Exercise care in handling any
charged battery, particularly when placing it inside a pocket, purse, or other container with metal
objects.