Intrinsically Safe Radio Information - Motorola ASTRO XTS 3500 Basic Service Manual

Recycling of Nickel-Cadmium Batteries
Nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cd) rechargeable batteries can be recycled. However, recycling facilities may not be available in
all areas. Under various U.S. state laws and the laws of several other countries, Ni-Cd batteries must be recycled or
disposed of properly and cannot be disposed of in landfills or incinerators.
Contact your local waste management agency for specific requirements and information in your area.
Motorola fully endorses and encourages the recycling of Ni-Cd batteries. In the U.S. and Canada, Motorola
participates in the nationwide Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC) program for Ni-Cd battery
collection and recycling. Many retailers and dealers participate in this program.
For the location of the drop-off facility closest to you, access RBRC's Internet website at www.rbrc.com or call 1-800-
8-BATTERY. This internet site and telephone number also provide other useful information concerning recycling
options for consumers, businesses, and governmental agencies.

Intrinsically Safe Radio Information

FMRC Approved Equipment
Anyone intending to use a radio in a location where hazardous concentrations of flammable materials exist
(hazardous atmosphere) is advised to become familiar with the subject of intrinsic safety and with the National
Electric Code NFPA 70 (National Fire Protection Association) Article 500 (hazardous [classified] locations).
An Approval Guide, issued by Factory Mutual Research Corporation (FMRC), lists manufacturers and the products
approved by FMRC for use in such locations. FMRC has also issued a voluntary approval standard for repair service
("Class Number 3605").
FMRC Approval labels are attached to the radio to identify the unit as being FM 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. Depending on the design of the portable unit, this FM label can be found on the back or the bottom
of the radio housing. The FM Approval mark is shown below:
WARNINGS
• Do not operate radio communications equipment in a hazardous atmosphere unless it is a type
especially qualified (for example, FMRC Approved) for such use. An explosion or fire may result.
• Do not operate an FMRC Approved Product in a hazardous atmosphere if it has been physically
damaged (for example, cracked housing). An explosion or fire may result.
• Do not replace or charge batteries in a hazardous atmosphere. Contact sparking may occur while
installing or removing batteries and cause an explosion or fire.
• Do not replace or change accessories in a hazardous atmosphere. Contact sparking may occur while
installing or removing accessories and cause an explosion or fire.
• Do not operate an FMRC Approved Product unit in a hazardous location with the accessory contacts
exposed. Keep the connector cover in place when accessories are not used.
• Turn a radio off before removing or installing a battery or accessory.
• Do not disassemble an FMRC Approved Product unit in any way that exposes the internal electrical
circuits of the unit.
Radios must ship from the Motorola manufacturing facility with the hazardous atmosphere capability and FM
Approval labeling. Radios will not be "upgraded" to this capability and labeled in the field.
A modification changes the unit's hardware from its original design configuration. Modifications can only be made
by the original product manufacturer at one of its FMRC-audited manufacturing facilities.
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