Intrinsic Safety - Icom IC-M87 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 II2G EEx
ib IIA T3.
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 autho-
rized Icom distributors. In particular, repair of ATEX approved
ONLY
radios can
NEVER
cally safe rating.
proved radio. Only Icom has the repair expertise and
procedures to maintain the ATEX approval. Contact your Icom
distributor or authorised dealer for details.
v
charge the BP-227AX (with/without
be attached, either the jack cover or HM-
be done by Icom to maintain the intrinsi-
attempt to repair an ATEX ap-
The ATEX standard is described on the 94/9/EC sticker (Ex
Marking) and BP-227AX as below.
BP-227AX