Occupational Safety Guidelines And Safety Training Information; Common Hazards - Harris M5300 Installation And Safety Manual

1.4 OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY GUIDELINES AND SAFETY TRAINING
INFORMATION
To ensure bodily exposure to RF electromagnetic energy is within the FCC allowable limits for
occupational use. Always adhere to the following basic guidelines:
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The push-to-talk button should only be depressed when intending to send a voice message.
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The radio should only be used for necessary work-related communications.
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The radio should only be used by authorized and trained personnel. It should never be operated by
children.
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Do not attempt any unauthorized modification to the radio. Changes or modifications to the radio may
cause harmful interference and/or cause it to exceed FCC RF exposure limits. Only qualified
personnel should service the radio.
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Always use Harris-authorized accessories (antennas, control heads, speakers/mics, etc.). Use of
unauthorized accessories can cause the FCC RF exposure compliance requirements to be exceeded.
The information listed above provides the user with information needed to make him or her aware of a RF
exposure, and what to do to assure that this radio operates within the FCC exposure limits of this radio.
1.5

COMMON HAZARDS

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Explosive Atmospheres — Just as it is dangerous to fuel a vehicle while its motor running, be sure
to turn the radio OFF while fueling the vehicle. If the radio is mounted in the trunk of the vehicle,
DO NOT carry containers of fuel in the trunk.
Areas with potentially explosive atmosphere are often, but not always, clearly marked. Turn the radio
OFF when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere. It is rare, but not impossible that the
radio or its accessories could generate sparks.
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Interference To Vehicular Electronic Systems — Electronic fuel injection systems, electronic anti-
skid braking systems, and electronic cruise control systems, etc., are typical types of electronic
devices that can malfunction due to the lack of protection from radio frequency (RF) energy present
when transmitting. If the vehicle contains such equipment, consult the dealer for the make of vehicle
and enlist his aid in determining if such electronic circuits perform normally when the radio is
transmitting.
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Electric Blasting Caps — To prevent accidental detonation of electric blasting caps, DO NOT use
two-way radios within 1000 feet (305 meters) of blasting operations. Always obey the "Turn Off
Two-Way Radios" (or equivalent) signs posted where electric blasting caps are being used (OSHA
Standard: 1926.900).
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Radio Frequency Energy — To prevent burns or related physical injury from radio frequency
energy, do not operate the radio's transmitter when anyone near the motorcycle is within the
minimum safe distance from the antenna as specified in Table 1-1. Refer to Section 1.2 for additional
information.
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Vehicles Powered By Liquefied Petroleum (LP) Gas — Radio installation in vehicles powered by
liquefied petroleum gas, where the LP gas container is located in the trunk or other sealed-off space
The operator of any mobile radio should be aware of certain hazards common to
the operation of vehicular radio transmissions. Possible hazards include but are
not limited to:
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