Important; Explicit Definitions; Precautions - Icom IC-M710 Instruction Manual

IMPORTANT
READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL
CAREFULLY before attempting to operate the
transceiver.
SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL-This
instruction manual contains important safety and oper-
ating instructions fro the IC-M71 0.
NOTE: To meet the European GMDSS regulations
(ETS300 338, ETS300 373), the following must be
connected to the IC-M71 OGMDSS version:
• GM-11 0 DSC TERMINAL UNIT
• PS-65 (or 66) Dc-Dc coNvERTER UNIT
• AT-130E AUTOMATIC ANTENNA TUNER
PRECAUTIONS
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WARNING!
NEVER connect the transceiver
to an AC outlet directly. This may pose a fire hazard
or result in an electric shock.
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WARNING!
NEVER mount the transceiver
overhead. The weight of the transceiver is approxi-
mately 8 kg, but its apparent weight will increase
several fold due to wave shocks or vibration. The
transceiver must be mounted on a flat hard surface
only.
NEVER connect a power source of more than 16
V
DC such as a 24
V
battery. This connection will ruin
the transceiver.
NEVER place the transceiver where normal opera-
tion of the ship or vehicle may be hindered or where it
could cause bodily injury.
NEVER allow children to touch the transceiver.
NEVER expose the transceiver to rain, snow or any
liquids.
There are two types of grounding systems available
for the IC-M71 0 - Negative Ground and Floating
Ground - NEVER install the negative ground type
to a plus-grounding ship. Such a connection might
blow fuses and is not usable.
EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS
The explicit definitions described below apply to this
instruction manual.
WORD DEFINITION
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WARNING
Personal injury, fire hazard or electric
shock may occur.
CAUTION
Equipment damage may occur.
If disregarded, inconvenience only.
No
NOTE
risk of personal injury, fire or electric
shock .
NOTE: The IC-M710 GMDSS version has a high-sta-
bility crystal oscillator unit. This unit draws a slight cur-
rent even when power to the transceiver is OFF. To
prevent battery exhaustion when docking your vessel
for extended periods, unplug the DC cable from the DC
power receptacle.
DO NOT use chemical agents such as benzene or
alcohol when cleaning, as they can damage the
transceiver surfaces.
In maritime mobile operation, KEEP the transceiver
and microphone
as far away
as possible (at least 1
m) from the magnetic navigation
compass
to prevent
erroneous indications.
USE an lcom microphone and/or handset only
(supplied or optional). Other brands may have differ-
ent pin assignments and may damage the trans-
ceiver.
AVOID using or placing the transceiver in areas with
temperatures below -20
oc (
-4 •F) or above +60 °C
(+140.F).
AVOID connecting the transceiver to a power source
using reverse polarity. This connection will not only
blow fuses but may also damage the transceiver.
AVOID placing the transceiver in excessively dusty
environments or in direct sunlight.
AVOID placing the transceiver against walls or putt-
ing anything on top of the transceiver. This will
obstruct heat dissipation.