Percautions - Icom IC-M803 Instruction Manual

PERCAUTIONS

R DANGER HIGH RF VOLTAGE! NEVER touch
an antenna while transmitting. This may result in an
electrical shock or burn.
R WARNING! NEVER operate the transceiver during
a lightning storm. It may result in an electric shock,
cause a fire, or damage the transceiver. Always
disconnect the power source and antenna before a
storm.
R WARNING! NEVER connect the transceiver directly
to an AC outlet. This may pose a fire hazard or result
in an electric shock.
R WARNING! NEVER mount the transceiver's
main unit overhead. The weight of the main unit is
approximately 4.41 kg (9.7 lb), and it could easily fall
due to wave shocks or vibration. The unit must be
mounted on a flat hard surface only.
R WARNING! NEVER connect a power source of
more than 16 V DC. This connection could cause a
fire or ruin the transceiver.
R WARNING! NEVER reverse the DC power cable
polarity. This could cause a fire or damage the
equipment.
R WARNING! NEVER remove the fuse holder on the
DC power cable. Excessive current caused by a short
could cause a fire or damage the transceiver.
R WARNING! NEVER place the transceiver where
normal operation of the vessel may be hindered, or
where it could cause bodily injury.
R WARNING! NEVER let metal, wire or other objects
protrude the transceiver or into connectors on the rear
panel. This may result in an electric shock.
CAUTION: DO NOT use harsh solvents such as
benzine or alcohol when cleaning, because they will
damage the transceiver's surfaces.
CAUTION: DO NOT use the transceiver in areas with
temperatures out of the range of –20°C ~ +55°C
(–4°F ~ +131°F).
CAUTION: DO NOT place the transceiver in
excessively dusty environments or direct sunlight.
CAUTION: DO NOT use non-Icom microphones.
Other manufacturer's microphones have different pin
assignments, and connection to the transceiver may
damage the transceiver.
CAUTION: DO NOT place the transceiver against
walls or putting anything on top of the transceiver. This
may overheat the transceiver.
BE CAREFUL! The transceiver's main unit will
become hot when operating the transceiver
continuously for long periods.
BE CAREFUL! The remote controller's front panel
meets IPX7 requirements for waterproof protection.
However, once the transceiver has been dropped,
or the waterproof seal is cracked or damaged,
waterproof protection cannot be guaranteed because
of possible damage to the case or the waterproof seal.
L The connectors on the rear panel do not meet IPX7.
NOTE: The LCD may have cosmetic imperfections
that appear as small dark or light spots. This is not a
malfunction or defect, but a normal characteristic of
LCDs.
NOTE: Install the transceiver and microphone more
than 1 meter (3.3 ft) from the vessel's magnetic
navigation compass.
NOTE: Always place the unit in a secure place to
avoid inadvertent use by unauthorized persons.
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