General Warnings - Globalstar ST100 User Manual

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8. GENERAL WARNINGS

Warning – Modifications: Changes or modifications to the ST100 not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Warning – Battery: User must set charge/discharge limits according to the battery manufacturer's Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for
safety concerns.
Warning – Blasting Area: To avoid interference with blasting operations, turn your ST100 off when in a "Blasting Area" or in
areas posted "Turn off two-way radio." Obey all signs and instructions.
Warning – Potential Explosive Atmosphere: Turn off the ST100 or any product with the ST100 installed when in any area with
a potentially explosive atmosphere and obey all signs and instructions. (End products specifically designed to work in Explosive
Atmospheres are to follow their certification guidelines.)
Warning – Pacemakers: The Health Industry Manufacturers Association recommends that a minimum separation of six (6")
inches be maintained between the ST100 and a pacemaker to avoid potential interference with the pacemaker.
Warning – Hearing Aids: Some digital wireless devices may interfere with some hearing aids. In order to prevent such
interference, you may want to consult the manufacturer of your hearing aid.
Warning – Specific Absorption Rate (SAR):
FCC / Canada: The ST100 has been shown to be compliant to localized Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) for uncontrolled
environment/ general exposure limits specified in ANSI/IEEE STD C95.1-1992 and has been tested in accordance with
measurement procedure specified in IEEE 1528-2013 and IEC 62209-2.2010 using a separation distance of 20 cm.
European Union (CE RED): The ST100 has been shown to be compliant for localized specific absorption rate (SAR) for
uncontrolled environment / general exposure limits specified in ANSI/IEEE Std. C95.1-1999 and has been tested in accordance
with the measurement procedures specified in EN50566:2017 and EN62209-2:2010 using a separation distance of 20 cm.
NOTE: If concerned about RF exposure during use, place the ST100 away from your body. The RF exposure level drops off
dramatically with distance from the ST100 antenna.
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