QTek 8500 User Manual - Environment Restrictions

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ENVIRONMENT RESTRICTIONS

Do not use this product in gas stations, fuel depots, chemical plants or where 

blasting operations are in progress, or in potentially explosive atmospheres 

such as fuelling areas, fuel storehouses, below deck on boats, chemical 

plants, fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities, and areas where the 

air contains chemicals or particles, such as grain, dust, or metal powders. 

Please be aware that sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire 

resulting in bodily injury or even death.

EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES

When in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere or where 

flammable materials exist, the product should be turned off and the user 

should obey all signs and instructions. Sparks in such areas could cause an 

explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death. Users are advised 

not to use the equipment at refueling points such as service or gas stations, 

and are reminded of the need to observe restrictions on the use of radio 

equipment in fuel depots, chemical plants, or where blasting operations 

are in progress. Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often, 

but not always, clearly marked. These include fueling areas, below deck 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.

ROAD SAFETY

Vehicle drivers in motion are not permitted to use telephony services with 

handheld devices, except in the case of emergency. In some countries, 

using hands-free devices as an alternative is allowed.

INTERFERENCE WITH MEDICAL EQUIPMENT FUNCTIONS

This product may cause medical equipment to malfunction. The use of this 

device is forbidden in most hospitals and medical clinics.

NONIONIZING RADIATION

This product should be operated in the suggested normal condition only 

to ensure the radiative performance and safety of the interference. As 

with other mobile radio transmitting equipment, users are advised that for 

satisfactory operation of the equipment and for the safety of personnel, it is 

recommended that no part of the human body be allowed to come too close 

to the antenna during operation of the equipment