Operational Warnings; Operational Cautions; Mobile Radio Operation And Eme Exposure - Motorola PDR 3500 Basic Service Manual

Operational Warnings

WARNING: Do not place a portable radio in the area over an air bag or in the air bag deploy-
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ment area. Air bags inflate with great force. If a portable radio is placed in the air bag deploy-
ment area and the air bag inflates, the radio may be
propelled with great force and cause serious injury to occupants of the vehicle.
WARNING: Turn off your radio prior to entering any area with a potentially explosive atmo-
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sphere, unless it is a radio type especially qualified for use in such areas as "Intrinsically
Safe" (for example, Factory Mutual, CSA, or UL Approved). Do not remove, install, or charge
batteries in such areas. Sparks in a potentially explosive atmosphere can cause an explo-
sion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death.
NOTE: 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,
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. Areas with potentially explosive atmospheres are often but not
always posted.
WARNING: 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
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radio." Obey all signs and instructions.

Operational Cautions

CAUTION: Do not use any portable radio that has a damaged antenna. If a damaged antenna
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comes into contact with your skin, a minor burn can result.
CAUTION: All batteries can cause property damage and/or bodily injury such as burns if a
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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.
Mobile Radio Operation
and EME Exposure
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• Vehicles with an air bag
• Potentially explosive atmospheres
• Blasting caps and areas
• Damaged antennas
• Batteries
To assure optimal radio performance and that human exposure to
radio frequency electromagnetic energy is within the guidelines
referenced earlier in this document, transmit only when people
outside the vehicle are at least the minimum distance away from a
properly installed, externally-mounted antenna.
September 27, 2000 2-3