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 amage t e transcei er
disconnect the power source and antenna before a
storm�
R WARNING! NEVER connect the transceiver directly
to an C outlet is ma pose a fire a ar 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
mounte on a at ar sur ace onl
R WARNING! NEVER connect a power source of
more than 16 V DC� This connection could cause a
fire or ruin t e transcei er
R WARNING! NEVER reverse the DC power cable
polarit is coul cause a fire or amage t e
equipment�
R WARNING! NEVER remove the fuse holder on the
DC power cable� Excessive current caused by a short
coul cause a fire or amage t e transcei er
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
en ine or alco ol en cleaning
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�
assignments, and connection to the transceiver may
damage the transceiver�
CAUTION: DO NOT place the transceiver against
l a s
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
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