Safety Instructions - Topcom TwinTalker 3000 User Manual

7. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

7.1. Damage antenna.
Do not use any communicator that has a damaged Antenna. If a damaged
antenna comes in contact with the skin, a minor burn may result.
7.2. Batteries.
As batteries can cause property damage and/or bodily injury such as burns if
conductive material such as jewelry, keys or beaded chains touches exposed
terminals. The 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.Do
not replace or charge batteries in a potentially explosive atmosphere. Contact
sparking may occur while installing or removing batteries and cause an
explosion.
7.3. For vehicles with air bag.
Do not place your Communicator in the area over an air bag or in the air bad
deployment area. Air bags inflate with great force. If a communicator is placed
in the bag deployment area and the air bag inflates, the communicator may be
propelled with great force and cause serious injury to the occupants of vehicle.
7.4. Potentially Explosive Atmospheres.
Turn your communicator off when in any area with a potentially explosive
atmosphere, unless it is a type specifically qualified for such use. Sparks in
such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even
death.
7.5. Blasting caps and areas
To avoid possible interference with blasting operation, turn your communicator
off near electrical blasting caps or in a 'blasting area' or in areas posted : 'Turn
off two way radio'. Obey all signs and instructions.
Note : Areas with potentially explosive atmospheres are often, but not always,
clearly marked. They include fueling areas such as below deck 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 your vehicle engine.