Precautions - Icom IC-M88 Instruction Manual

PRECAUTIONS

RWARNING! NEVER
AC outlet. This may pose a fire hazard or result in an elec-
tric shock.
RWARNING! NEVER
antenna is very close to, or touching exposed parts of the body,
especially the face or eyes, while transmitting. The transceiver
will perform best if the microphone is 5 to 10 cm (2 to 4 inches)
away from the lips and the transceiver is vertical.
CAUTION: NEVER
connect the transceiver to a power
source other than the specified battery pack/case. Such a
connection will ruin the transceiver.
DO NOT
use or place the transceiver in direct sunlight
or in areas with temperatures below –20°C (–4°F) or above
+60°C (+140°F): Marine, below –30°C (–22°F) or above
+60°C (+140°F): LMR.
KEEP
the transceiver out of the reach of children.
KEEP
the transceiver at least 0.9 meters (3.0 ft) away from
your vessel's magnetic navigation compass.
BE CAREFUL!
The transceiver meets IPX7* require-
ments for waterproof protection. However, once the trans-
ceiver has been dropped, waterproof protection cannot be
guaranteed because of possible damage to the transceiver's
case or the waterproof seal.
* Only when the battery pack, flexible antenna, [SP MIC] jack cover
is attached.
connect the transceiver to an
hold the transceiver so that the
MAKE SURE
the flexible antenna and battery pack are
securely attached to the transceiver, and that the antenna
and battery pack are dry before attachment. Exposing the in-
side of the transceiver to water will result in serious damage
to the transceiver.
After exposure to water, clean the battery contacts thor-
oughly with fresh water and dry them completely to remove
any water or salt residue.
For U.S.A. only
CAUTION:
Changes or modifications to this device, not
expressly approved by Icom Inc., could void your authority to
operate this device under FCC regulations.
Versions of the IC-M88 which display the
"FM APPROVED" symbol as at left on the
serial number seal, conform to intrinsically
safe ratings of the FMRC (Factory Mutual
Research Corporation).
Intrinsically safe : Class I, II, III, Division 1,
Groups C, D, E, F, G
Nonincendive : Class I, Division 2,
Groups A, B, C, D
Connected battery pack : BP-227FM
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