Operational Cautions - Vertex Standard VZ-88 Operating Manual

Potentially Explosive
!
Atmospheres
WARNING
(Explosive atmospheres refer to hazard
classified locations that may contain
hazardous gas, vapors, or dusts.)
Turn off your radio prior to entering any
area with a potentially explosive
atmosphere unless it is a portable radio
type especially qualified for use in such
areas as Intrinsically Safe (for example,
Factory Mutual, CSA, UL, or CENELEC).
Do not remove, install, or charge
batteries in such areas. Sparks in a
potentially explosive atmosphere can
cause an explosion or fire resulting in
bodily injury or even death.
The areas with potentially explosive
atmospheres referred to above include
fueling areas such as below decks on
boats, fuel or chemical transfer or
storage facilities, and areas where the
air contains chemicals or particles such
as grain, dust or metal powders. Areas
with potentially explosive atmospheres
are often, but not always, posted.
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Blasting Caps and Blasting Areas
!
To avoid possible interference with
blasting operations, turn off your radio
WARNING
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.

Operational Cautions

Antennas
!
Do not use any portable radio that has a
n
Cautio
damaged antenna. If a damaged antenna
comes into contact with your skin, a minor
burn can result.
Batteries
!
All batteries can cause property damage
n
Cautio
and/or bodily injury, such as burns, if a
conductive material such as jewelry, keys, or
beaded chains touches 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.