Potentially Explosive Atmospheres - Motorola APX3000 Manual

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Operational Warnings (Continued)

Potentially Explosive Atmospheres

(Explosive atmospheres refers to hazard classified locations that
may contain hazardous gas, vapors, or dusts.)
W A R N I N G
Turn off your radio prior to entering any area with a potentially
explosive atmosphere unless it is a portable radio type especially
qualified for use in such areas as Intrinsically Safe (for example,
Factory Mutual, CSA, UL, or CENELEC).
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.
The areas with potentially explosive atmospheres referred to
above include fueling areas such as below decks on boats, fuel
or chemical transfer or storage facilities, and 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.
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