Operational Warnings; Operational Cautions; Battery Information - Motorola ASTRO XTS 3500 Basic Service Manual

Operational Warnings

Vehicles With an Air Bag
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
Turn off your two-way radio when you are in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere, unless it is a radio
type especially qualified for use in such areas (for example, Factory Mutual or CENELEC approved). Sparks in a
potentially explosive atmosphere can cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death.
Batteries
Do not replace or recharge batteries in a potentially explosive atmosphere. Battery contact sparking may occur while
installing or removing batteries and may cause an explosion.
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.
The areas with potentially explosive atmospheres referred to above include fueling areas such as: below
Note
decks on boats; fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities; areas where the air contains chemicals or
particles, such as grain, dust, or metal powders; and any other area where you would normally be advised
to turn off a vehicle engine. Areas with potentially explosive atmospheres are often but not always
posted.

Operational Cautions

Antennas
• Do not use any portable two-way radio that has a damaged antenna. If a damaged antenna comes into contact
with your skin, a minor burn can result.
• Make sure you have the correct antenna installed for your radio's frequency band. Ask your dealer for details.
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 touch 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.

Battery Information

Charging Batteries
This product is powered by a nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cd), nickel-metal-hydride (NiMH), or lithium-ion rechargeable
battery. Charge the battery before use to ensure optimum capacity and performance. The battery was designed
specifically to be used with a Motorola charger. Charging in non-Motorola equipment may lead to battery damage
and void the battery warranty.
When charging a battery attached to a radio, turn the radio off to ensure a full charge.
Note
The battery should be at about 77°F (25°C) (room temperature), whenever possible. Charging a cold battery (below
50° F [10°C]) may result in leakage of electrolyte and ultimately in failure of the battery. Charging a hot battery (above
104°F [40°C]) results in reduced discharge capacity, affecting the performance of the radio. Motorola rapid-rate battery
chargers contain a temperature-sensing circuit to ensure that batteries are charged within the temperature limits
stated above.
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