Intrinsic Safety - Icom iM87 Instruction Manual

INTRINSIC SAFETY

Versions of the IC-M87 which display the "EX"
marking on the serial number seal.
The approval rating for these models is II 2G Ex
ib II A T3 Gb.
WARNING! NEVER
the transceiver) in an explosive atmosphere. The optional bat-
tery chargers are not approved as Intrinsically Safe.
When the transceiver is used in a hazardous area, the
MUST
BP-227AX
MUST
138 be attached to the speaker-microphone connec-
tor.
KEEP
the transceiver and the BP-227AX clean to avoid any
risk of ignition due to the build-up of electrostatic charges.
Repair of Icom radios should only be carried out by au-
thorized Icom distributors. In particular, repair of ATEX ap-
ONLY
proved radios can
intrinsically safe rating.
approved radio. Only Icom has the repair expertise and pro-
cedures to maintain the ATEX approval. Contact your Icom
distributor or authorised dealer for details.
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charge the BP-227AX (with/without
be attached, either the jack cover or HM-
be done by Icom to maintain the
NEVER
attempt to repair an ATEX
The ATEX standard is described on the 94/9/EC sticker (Ex
Marking) and BP-227AX as below.
• DO NOT OPEN WHEN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE
MAY BE PRESENT.
• DO NOT CHARGE THE BATTERY IN HAZARDOUS
LOCATION.
The equipment can be used without the microphone but
with the jack cover.
2G Ex b A T3 Gb
BP-227AX