Potentially Explosive Atmospheres; Blasting Caps And Blasting Areas - Motorola TALKABOUT T21 Series User Manual

Potentially Explosive Atmospheres

Warning:
• Use of a radio that is not intrinsically
safe in a potentially explosive
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atmosphere could result in a serious
injury, or death. You should only use a
certified Intrinsically Safe radio in
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potentially explosive atmospheres.
• Explosive atmospheres refer to hazard
classified locations that may contain
hazardous gas, vapors, dusts, such as
fueling areas below decks on boats,
fuel, or chemical transferor 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.
• Turn off your radio prior to entering any
area with a potentially explosive
atmosphere unless it is a radio type
specifically certified for use in
hazardous location areas.
• DO NOT remove, install, or charge
batteries in such areas, or remove or
install antennas. Sparks in a potentially
explosive atmosphere can cause an
explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury
or even death.

Blasting Caps and Blasting Areas

Warning: To avoid possible interference with
blasting operations, turn off your radio when
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you are near electrical blasting caps, in a
blasting area, or in areas posted: "Turn off
two-way radio." Obey all signs and
W A R N I N G
instructions.
Batteries
• Caution: Risk of explosion if the battery is replaced by an
incorrect type.
• Use only Motorola Solutions approved batteries.
• Charge your battery using the approved Motorola
Solutions charger.
• Use the battery in accordance with its water and/or dust
Ingress Protection (IP) rating.
• DO NOT discard your battery into a fire.
• DO NOT replace the battery in any area labeled
"Hazardous Atmosphere".
• DO NOT disassemble, crush, puncture, shred, or
otherwise attempt to change the form of your battery.
• DO NOT dry a wet or damp battery with an appliance or
heat source, such as a hair dryer or microwave oven.
• DO NOT allow conductive material such as jewelry, keys,
or beaded chains to touch exposed battery terminals.
• Do not dispose of batteries with household waste.
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