Safety / Warnings - Maxon TM-2102 User Manual

1. Safety / Warnings

Notices
Government law restricts the operation of unlicensed radio transmitters within government
controlled territories.
Illegal operation is punishable by fine or imprisonment or both.
Refer service to qualified technicians only.
EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES (GASES, DUST, FUMES, etc.)
Shut OFF the transceiver while refueling or while parked in gasoline service stations.
Do not carry spare fuel containers in the trunk of your vehicle if your transceiver is mounted in the
trunk area
INJURY FROM RADIO FREQUENCY TRANSMISSIONS
Do not operate your transceiver when somebody is either touching the antenna or standing within
two to three feet of it to avoid the possibility of radio frequency burns or related physical injury.
Precautions
Please read carefully the following precautions to prevent fire, personal injury, or transceiver
damage:
Do not attempt to configure your transceiver while driving, it is dangerous.
This transceiver is designed for a 13.8V DC power supply. If installing radio into equipment using
a 24V ignition system, voltage supplied to the radio must be reduced to below 16V DC to avoid
damage to the radio.
Do not put the transceiver in excessively dusty, humid or wet areas, nor unstable surfaces.
Do not modify the transceiver for any reason.
Please keep it away from interferential devices (such as TV, generator, medical devices, etc.)
Do not expose the transceiver to long periods of direct sunlight nor place it close to heating
appliances.
If an abnormal odor or smoke is detected coming from the transceiver, turn OFF the power
immediately. Contact an Authorized Dealer.
Do not transmit with high output power for extended periods; the transceiver may overheat.
Do not operate the transceiver when vehicle engine is stopped for extended periods. The
vehicle engine may not be started due to low battery.
Do not use incompatible accessories from other manufacturers. It could result in damage and or
malfunction to the accessory and or to the radio.
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