Potentially Explosive Atmospheres - Motorola RDU2020 User Manual

OPERATIONAL WARNINGS
!
For Vehicles With Air Bags
Refer to vehicle manufacturer's
WARNING
manual prior to installation of
electronic equipment to avoid
interference with air bag wiring.
Do not place a portable radio in the area over an air
bag or in the air bag deployment area. Air bags
inflate with great force. If a portable radio is placed
in the air bag deployment area and the air bag
inflates, the radio may be propelled with great force
and cause serious injury to occupants of the
vehicle.

Potentially Explosive Atmospheres

(Explosive atmospheres refers 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
radio type especially qualified for use in such areas
as "Intrinsically Safe" (for example, Factory Mutual,
CSA, UL, CENELEC or ATEX Approved). 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.
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The areas with potentially explosive atmospheres
referred to above include fuelling 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. Areas with potentially explosive
atmospheres are often but not always posted.
Blasting Caps And Blasting Areas
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 radio". Obey all signs and
instructions.
OPERATIONAL CAUTIONS
!
Antennas
Do not use any portable radio that has a
C a u t i o n
damaged antenna. If a damaged
antenna comes into contact with your
skin, a minor burn can result.
Batteries
All batteries can cause property damage and/or
bodily injury such as burns if a conductive material
such as jewellery, 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