Batteries; Assistance - Midland Ocean Manual

quid may have penetrated the radio's housing, contact a service
centre for a diagnostic check.
Do not use the radio, its accessories, and/or substitute the bat-
teries in potentially explosive environments. A single spark may
cause an explosion.
Do not open the radio for any reason! Ocean's precision mecha-
nics and electronics require experience and specialized equi-
pment; for the same reason, the radio should under no circu-
mstances be realigned as it has already been calibrated for
maximum performance. Unauthorized opening of the transcei-
ver will void the warranty.
Use original accessories only; otherwise you may seriously da-
mage your handheld transceiver.
Turn off the radio before cleaning it. For further information, re-
fer to Chapter 7.
2.2.b Batteries
Before using the battery charger, carefully read all notes and
cautions regarding this equipment.
Do not short-circuit the battery terminals: doing so may result in
fire, burns, or explosions.
Never throw batteries into a fire or expose them to high tempe-
ratures; doing so may cause fires or explosions. Always follow
the regulations set out by your country of residence.
Use only the original batteries and battery charger. Use of unap-
proved accessories may cause burns, fires, or explosions, and
may create serious damage to the radio/batteries or to people.
The battery charger should only be used indoors.
Ensure your power supply conforms to the one required for your
battery charger (AC adaptor). If you are unsure, check with your
vendor or your local electricity supplier.
To avoid damaging the power cord to your battery charger,
connect it in a place where it will not be stepped on and where
nothing will be placed on top of it. Insert the prongs into a soc-
ket that has been grounded.
Avoid shocks and excessive vibrations. Do not use the battery
charger if it has been subjected to strong shock, had a fall, or
appears damaged; immediately contact an authorized service
centre.
Do not dismount the battery charger. Any repair work must be
performed exclusively by authorized service centers. For further
information, contact your local supplier.
To reduce the risk of electrical shocks, disconnect the power ca-
ble before performing cleaning or maintenance. Grasp the plug
(not the cord!) when removing it from the socket. Use of inap-
propriate extension cords may cause fire or electrical shocks.
Do not expose the batteries directly to temperatures outside the
-20°C to +35°C range during storage and do not charge them in
temperatures outside the +5 to +55°C range.

2.3 Assistance

We advise you to write the serial number of your transceiver in the
space provided below. This number is found on the rear panel of the
transceiver and will be useful in the event of repair/assistance and/or
loss and/or theft.
Serial number_______________________
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