Zartek ZA-711 User Manual - page 4
SAFETY INFORMATION
Study this manual carefully to understand your transceiver well.
For safety reasons, it is important that the user is aware of and
understands the potential hazards common to using any transceiver.
To clean the radio, wipe with a soft cloth dampened with water. Never
use solvents or cleaners on the radio, they can harm the body and leak
inside, causing permanent damage.
Your radio is not splash proof or waterproof. If the radio gets wet, turn it
OFF and remove battery immediately. Dry the battery compartment to
minimize potential water damage. Leave cover off battery compartment
and do not use until completely dry.
Handle the radio with care and never hold the radio by the antenna. Do
not drop or impact the radio as it contains sensitive electronics.
Do not operate the transceiver or replace/charge the battery in an
explosive environment (dust, gas, fumes etc).
Switch the transceiver off whilst filling gas or when parked at a petrol
station.
Do not open or modify the transceiver in any way.
Refer to a qualified technician for any service or repairs.
Do not expose the transceiver to long periods of direct sunlight, extreme
hot environments or surfaces.
Do not place the transceiver in excessively dusty, humid, wet and/or
unstable areas.
Please turn off the radio when you are close to a blast area or detonator
zone.
Do not use any radio which has a damaged antenna. It may cause a
minor burn when the damaged antenna touches your skin.
To avoid the problems caused by EMI and EMC, turn off your radio
where notices “Please turn off your radios” are posted, such as hospitals.
Turn off your radio before boarding an aircraft. Any use of the radio must
be in accordance with airline regulations or flight crew’s instructions.
If a vehicle is fitted with an air bag, do not place the antenna of the radio
within the air bag expand area.
When the portable radio is transmitting, hold the radio in a vertical
position and speak into the Microphone.
If you carry a radio on your body, please keep the antenna away from
your body by at least 2.5cm when transmitting.
PROGRAMMING NOTICE!
An ICASA dealer or frequency license is required to purchase or use this
radio. This transceiver will need to be programmed with allocated
frequencies before using. An optional USB programming cable, GE-254,
is available. Email a copy of your valid license info@zartek.co.za to
request a copy of the programming software.
The programming cable is connected from the radio to the USB port on a
PC. Other settings such as Scrambler, Squelch level or reassigning the 2
side keys for different functions can also be programmed. The supplier
and manufacturer take no responsibility if a user operates the transceiver
not in accordance with ICASA regulation.
Please refer to the sections in this manual for instructions on
programming and the functions available.