Cleaning Your Radio - Motorola APX 6000XE User Manual

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maximum limit may result in damage to the
radio.
• Elastomer technology materials used for seals in
rugged portable radios can age with time and
environmental exposure. Therefore, Motorola
Solutions recommends that rugged radios be
checked annually as a preventive measure in
order to assure the watertight integrity of the
radio. Motorola Solutions details the
disassembly, test, and reassembly procedures
along with necessary test equipment needed to
inspect, maintain and troubleshoot radio seals in
the radio's service manual.
• If the radio battery contact area has been
submerged in water, dry and clean the radio
battery contacts before attaching a battery to the
radio. Otherwise, the water could short-circuit the
radio.
• If the radio has been submerged in water, shake
the radio well so that any water that may be
trapped inside the speaker grille and microphone
port can be removed. Otherwise, the water will
decrease the audio quality of the radio.
• Do not disassemble the radio. This could
damage radio seals and result in leak paths into
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the radio. Any radio maintenance should be
performed only by a qualified radio technician.

Cleaning Your Radio

CAUTION:
Do not use solvents to clean your radio as most
chemicals may permanently damage the radio
housing and textures.
Do not submerge the radio in the detergent
solution.
To clean the external surfaces of your radio, follow the
procedure described next.
1 Combine one teaspoon of mild dishwashing
detergent to one gallon of water (0.5% solution).
2 Apply the solution sparingly with a stiff, non-metallic,
shortbristled brush, making sure excess detergent
does not get entrapped near the connectors, controls
or crevices. Dry the radio thoroughly with a soft, lint-
free cloth.
3 Clean battery contacts with a lint-free cloth to
remove dirt or grease.
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