Icom IC-2300H Instruction Manual page 5

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PRECAUTIONS
RWARNING RF EXPOSURE!
RadioFrequency (RF) energy. Extreme caution should be ob-
served when operating this device. If you have any questions
regarding RF exposure and safety standards, please refer to the
Federal Communications Commission Offi ce of Engineering and
Technology's report on Evaluating Compliance with FCC Guide-
lines for Human Radio frequency Electromagnetic Fields (OET
Bulletin 65).
RWARNING! NEVER
outlet. This may pose a fi re hazard or result in an electric shock.
RWARNING! NEVER
the DC plug and fuse holder. If an incorrect connection is made
after cutting, the transceiver may be damaged.
RWARNING! NEVER
driving a vehicle. Safe driving requires your full attention—any-
thing less may result in an accident.
RWARNING! NEVER
power source of more than 16 V DC or use reverse polarity. This
could cause a fi re or damage the transceiver.
RWARNING! NEVER
with wet hands. This may result in an electric shock or damage
the transceiver.
RWARNING! NEVER
mal operation of the vehicle may be hindered or where it could
cause bodily injury.
RWARNING! NEVER
touch any internal part of the transceiver. This may result in an
electric shock.
CAUTION: NEVER
expose the transceiver to rain, snow
or any liquids. The transceiver may be damaged.
DO NOT
push the PTT when not actually intending to trans-
mit.
KEEP
the transceiver out of the reach of children.
DO NOT
During mobile operation,
without running the vehicle's engine. When the transceiver's pow-
er is ON and your vehicle's engine is OFF, the vehicle's battery
will soon become exhausted.
BE CAREFUL!
The transceiver will become hot when op-
erating it continuously for long periods of time.
DO NOT
set the transceiver in a place without adequate
ventilation. Heat dissipation may be affected, and the transceiver
may be damaged.
DO NOT
use or place the transceiver in direct sunlight or in
areas with temperatures below –10°C (+14˚F) or above +60°C
(+140˚F).
DO NOT
use harsh solvents such as benzine or alcohol when
cleaning, as they will damage the transceiver's surfaces.
USE
only Icom microphones (supplied or optional). Other man-
ufacturer's microphones have different pin assignments and may
damage the transceiver if attached.
This device emits
connect the transceiver to an AC
cut the DC power cable between
operate the transceiver while
connect the transceiver to a
operate or touch the transceiver
place the transceiver where nor-
let metal, wire or other objects
operate the transceiver
Approved Icom optional equipment is designed for optimal per-
formance when used with an Icom transceiver.
Icom is not responsible for the destruction or damage to an Icom
transceiver in the event the Icom transceiver is used with equip-
ment that is not manufactured or approved by Icom.
For only U.S.A.
CAUTION: Changes or modifi cations to this device, not express-
ly approved by Icom Inc., could void your authority to operate this
device under FCC regulations.
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