Electromagnetic Interference/Compatibility; Operational Warnings; Potentially Explosive Atmospheres; Blasting Caps And Areas - Motorola PRO3150 Service Manual

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ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE/COMPATIBILITY

NOTE Nearly every electronic device is susceptible to electromagnetic interference (EMI) if inadequately
shielded, designed, or alternately configured for electromagnetic compatibility.
To avoid electromagnetic interference and/or compatibility conflicts, turn off your radio in any facility where
posted notices instruct you to do so. Hospital or health facilities may be using equipment that is sensitive to
external RF energy.
When instructed to do so, turn off your radio when on board an aircraft. Any use of a radio must be in accor-
dance with airline regulations or crew instructions.

OPERATIONAL WARNINGS

Vehicles with an Air Bag
WARNING: Do not place a portable radio in the area over an air bag or in the air bag deploy-
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ment area. Air bags inflate with great force. If a portable radio is placed in the air bag deploy-
ment area and the air bag inflates, the radio may be propelled with great force and cause
serious injury to occupants of vehicle.

Potentially Explosive Atmospheres

WARNING: Turn off your Two-Way radio when you are in any area with a potentially explosive
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atmosphere, unless it is a radio type especially qualified for use in such areas (e.g. FM or
Cenelec approved). Sparks in a potentially explosive atmosphere can cause an explosion or
fire resulting in bodily injury or even death.
Batteries
WARNING: Do not replace or recharge batteries in a potentially explosive atmosphere. Con-
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tact sparking may occur while installing or removing batteries and cause an explosion.

Blasting Caps and Areas

WARNING: To avoid possible interference with blasting operations, turn off your radio when
you are near electrical blasting caps. In a " blasting area " or in areas posted " turn off two-way
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radio ", obey all signs and instructions.
NOTE The areas with potentially explosive atmospheres referred to above include fuelling areas such as:
below decks on boats; fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities; areas where the air contains
chemicals or particles, such as grain, dust or metal powders; and any other area where you would
normally be advised to turn off your vehicle engine. Areas with potentially explosive atmospheres
are often but not always posted.

OPERATIONAL CAUTIONS

Damaged Antennas

CAUTION: Do not use any portable two-way radio that has a damaged antenna. If a damaged
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antenna comes into contact with your skin, a minor burn can result.
Batteries
CAUTION: All batteries can cause property damage and/or bodily injury such as burns if a
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conductive material such as jewelry, keys or beaded chains touch exposed terminals. The
conductive material may complete an electrical circuit (short circuit) and become quite hot.
Exercise care in handling any charged battery, particularly when placing it inside a pocket,
purse or other container with metal objects.