Preparation For Washing The Radio And Parts; Proper Ways To Handle The Radio; Radio Service And Repair - Motorola APX 4000 User Manual

connectors, controls or crevices. Dry the radio
thoroughly with a soft, lint-free cloth.
3 Clean battery contacts with a lint-free cloth to
remove dirt or grease.

Preparation for Washing the Radio and Parts

You can detach the battery and Universal Connector
Cover of the radio and have them and the radio
brushed and washed with detergent and water.
Prepare the following material, apparatus or
equipment before you begin washing the radio and
parts.
• A bucket of tap water (water height must be at
least 2 inches higher than radio height).
• A bucket of 0.5% liquid detergent solution (1
teaspoon of recommended liquid detergent to 1
gallon of water or 1 part recommended liquid
detergent to 200 parts water; water height must be
at least 2 inches higher than radio height).
• A small brush
• A toothbrush
• Source of running water
• Drying towel

Proper Ways to Handle the Radio

• Do not pound, drop, or throw the radio
unnecessarily. Never carry the radio by the
antenna.
• Avoid subjecting the radio to an excess of liquids.
• Do not submerge the radio.
• Avoid subjecting the radio to corrosives, solvents
or chemicals.
• Do not disassemble the radio.
• Keep the accessory-connector cover in place until
ready to use the connector. Replace the cover
immediately once the accessory has been
disconnected.
• When charging the radio using a wall mounted
charger, the radio must be turned off. Otherwise,
the Man Down Alert and Emergency may be
accidentally triggered.

Radio Service and Repair

Proper repair and maintenance procedures will
assure efficient operation and long life for this
product. A Motorola maintenance agreement will
provide expert service to keep this and all other
communication equipment in perfect operating
condition. A nationwide service organization is
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