Helpful Tips
Cleaning
To clean the external surfaces of your radio:
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, short-
bristled 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.
Do not use solvents to clean your radio. Spirits
!
may permanently damage the radio housing.
Do not submerge the radio in the detergent
C a u t i o n
solution.
Handling
•
Do not pound, drop, or throw the radio unnecessarily. Never carry
the radio by the antenna.
•
Avoid subjecting the radio to an excess of liquids. Do not
submerge the radio unless it is a ruggedized, XTS 5000 R model.
•
Avoid subjecting the radio to corrosives, solvents or spirits.
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Do not disassemble the radio.
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Keep the accessory-connector cover in place until ready to use the
connector. Replace the cover immediately once the accessory has
been disconnected.
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