Cleaning Your Radio; Cleaning The External Surface Of The Radio; Radio Service And Repair - Motorola APX 8000XE User Manual

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Chapter 1: Read Me First
• Turn off the radio when charging the radio using a wall-mounted charger. Otherwise, the
Man Down Alert and Emergency may be accidentally triggered.
• When cleaning the radio, do not use a high-pressure jet spray as this may exceed the depth
pressure and cause water to leak into the radio.
1.2.1

Cleaning Your Radio

CAUTION: Do not use solvents to clean your radio as most chemicals may permanently
damage the radio housing and textures.
Do not submerge the radio in the detergent solution.
To clean the external surfaces of your radio, follow the procedure described next.
Procedure:
1 Combine one teaspoon of mild dishwashing detergent to one gallon of water (0.5% solution).
2 Apply the solution sparingly with a stiff, non-metallic, shortbristled brush, making sure that
excess detergent does not get entrapped near the connectors, controls, or crevices. Rinse and
then dry the radio thoroughly with a soft, lint-free cloth.
3 Clean battery contacts with a lint-free cloth to remove dirt or grease.
1.2.2

Cleaning the External Surface of the Radio

Prerequisites:
CAUTION: Do not use solvents to clean your radio. Spirits may permanently damage the radio
housing.
Do not submerge the radio in detergent solution.
Procedure:
1 Combine 1 teaspoon of mild dishwashing detergent to 1 gallon of water (0.5% solution).
2 Apply the solution sparingly with a stiff, non-metallic, short-bristled brush, ensuring that excess
detergent does not get entrapped near the connectors, controls, or crevices.
3 Dry the radio thoroughly with a soft, absorbent, lint-free cloth.
4 Ensure that no water remains entrapped near the connectors, cracks, or crevices.
1.2.3

Radio Service and Repair

Proper repair and maintenance procedures ensure efficient operation and long life of this radio. A
Motorola Solutions maintenance agreement provides expert service to keep the radio and all other
communication equipment in perfect operating condition.
A nationwide service organization is provided by Motorola Solutions to support maintenance services.
Through its maintenance and installation program, Motorola Solutions makes the finest service
available to those desiring reliable continuous communications on a contract basis.
For a contract service agreement, contact your nearest Motorola Solutions service or sales
representative, or an authorized Motorola Solutions dealer.
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