Intrinsic Safety - Icom IC-F51 Instruction Manual

INTRINSIC SAFETY

WARNING! NEVER
transceiver) in an explosive atmosphere. The optional battery char-
gers are not approved as Intrinsically Safe.
When the transceiver is used in a hazardous area, the BP-227AXD
MUST
be attached, either the jack cover or HM-138
tached to the speaker-microphone connector.
KEEP
the transceiver and the BP-227AXD clean to avoid any risk
of ignition due to the build-up of electrostatic charges.
Repair of Icom transceivers should only be carried out by autho-
rized Icom distributors. In particular, repair of ATEX approved
transceivers can
sically safe rating.
transceivers. Only Icom has the repair expertise and procedures to
maintain the ATEX approval. Contact your Icom distributor or au-
thorised dealer for details.
The equipment can be used without the microphone but with the
jack cover.
iii
Versions of the IC-F51/F61 which display the "EX"
marking on the serial number seal.
The approval rating for these models are II 2G Ex ib
IIA T3 Gb and II 2D Ex tb IIIC T160°C Db IP67.
charge the BP-227AXD (with/without the
ONLY
NEVER
be done by Icom to maintain the intrin-
attempt to repair an ATEX approved
MUST
be at-