Cleaning The External Surface Of The Radio - Motorola APX 5500 User Manual

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CAUTION:
• Your radio casing has a vent port that allows for pressure equalization in the radio. Never
poke this vent with any objects, such as needles, tweezers, or screwdrivers.
• Avoid subjecting the radio to an excess of liquids.
• Accessory connector cover must be attached to the radio accessory connector if an
accessory is not attached to the radio.
• If the radio is submerged or exposed to a high force water spray, such as from a hose,
remove the accessory connector cover immediately and check to make sure no water was
forced into the accessory connector/radio interface. Rinse and dry the area and re-attach the
accessory or accessory connector cover if leakage occurs.
• If the radio is exposed to a corrosive environment, such as salt water or corrosive gases or
liquids, rinse and clean the radio immediately to prevent damage to radio materials,
especially plated surfaces. Refer to
the battery and the antenna before cleaning.
• 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
the radio.
• Underwriter Laboratory (UL) certified radios should only be opened and serviced by UL
approved service centers. Opening or repairing at unauthorized locations will invalidate the
radio's hazardous location rating.
• Do not pound, drop, or throw the radio unnecessarily.
The following are suggestions to assist you in troubleshooting possible operating problems.
CAUTION: The cables that connect to the rear of the radio could have live voltage on some of
their pins. Do not remove or reconnect these cables. Only a qualified radio technician should
perform this task. Service performed by unauthorized personnel may cause the radio to transmit
an emergency alarm even if the unit is turned off.
If your radio is locked up or the display shows FAIL 01/09, turn the radio off and then back on. If this
does not correct the condition, take the radio to a qualified radio technician for service.
If radio operation is intermittent, check with other persons using the system for similar problems before
taking the radio in for service. Similar problems indicate a system malfunction rather than a radio
failure.
If symptoms persist or, if your unit exhibits other problems, contact a qualified radio technician.

Cleaning the External Surface of the Radio

When and where to use:
CAUTION: Do not use solvents to clean your radio. Spirits may permanently damage the radio
housing.
Do not submerge the radio in detergent solution.
Procedure:
1 Combine one teaspoon of mild diswashing 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.
3 Dry the radio thoroughly with a soft, lint-free cloth.
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