Motorola M-Series - Manual (Page 23)

CANADA
SAFETY INFORMATION
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! WARNING
FOR VEHICLES WITH AN AIR BAG
• Do not place a portable radio in the area over an
air bag or in the air bag deployment area. Air
bags inflate with great force. If a portable radio is
placed in the air bag deployment area and the air
bag inflates, the radio may be propelled with
great force and cause serious injury to occupants
of the vehicle.
POTENTIALLY EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES
• Turn off your two-way radio when you are in any
area with a potentially explosive atmosphere,
unless it is a radio type especially qualified for
use in such areas (for example, Factory Mutual
Approved). Sparks in a potentially explosive
atmosphere can cause an explosion or fire
resulting in bodily injury or even death.
BATTERIES
• Do not replace or charge batteries in a potentially
explosive atmosphere. Contact sparking may
occur while installing or removing batteries and
cause an explosion.
BLASTING CAPS AND AREAS
• To avoid possible interference with blasting oper-
ations, turn off your radio when you are near
electrical blasting caps, in a blasting area, or in
areas posted: “Turn off two-way radio”. Obey all
signs and instructions.
NOTE: The areas with potentially explosive atmo-
spheres referred to above include fueling 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 nor-
mally be advised to turn off your vehicle engine.
Areas with potentially explosive atmospheres are
often but not always posted.
! CAUTION
DAMAGED ANTENNAS
• Do not use any portable two-way radio that has
a damaged antenna. If a damaged antenna
comes into contact with your skin, a minor burn
can result.
BATTERIES
• All batteries can cause property damage and/or
bodily injury such as burns if a conductive mate-
rial such as jewelry, keys, or beaded chains
touch exposed terminals. The conductive mate-
rial may complete an electrical circuit (short cir-
cuit) and become quite hot. Exercise care in
handling any charged battery, particularly when
placing it inside a pocket, purse, or other con-
tainer with metal objects.
To assure optimal radio performance and that
human exposure to radio frequency electromag-
netic energy is within the guidelines set forth in
the above standards, always adhere to the fol-
lowing procedures:
• When transmitting with a portable radio, hold
the radio in a vertical position with its micro-
phone 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5.0 centimeters)
away from your mouth. Keep antenna at least
1 inch (2.5 centimeters) from your head and
body.
• If you wear a portable two-way radio on your
body, ensure that the antenna is at least 1
inch (2.5 centimeters) from your body when
transmitting.
ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE/
COMPATIBILITY
NOTE: Nearly every electronic device is suscepti-
ble to electromagnetic interference (EMI) if inade-
quately shielded, designed or otherwise
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. Hospitals or health care 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 accordance with airline regulations
or crew instructions.
MAN WITH RADIO
Portable Radio
Operation and
EME Exposure
! CAUTION
CHARGERS AND POWER CORD
• To reduce risk of damage to electric plug
and cord, pull by the plug rather than the
cord when disconnecting the charger.
• Make sure cord is located so that it will not
be stepped on, tripped over, or otherwise
subjected to damage or stress.
• Do not operate charger with damaged cord
or plug, replace them immediately. Do not
operate charger if it has received a sharp
blow, been dropped, or otherwise damaged
in any way; contact place of purchase or call
1-800-448-6686.
• Do not expose chargers to rain or snow.
An extension cord should not be used unless
absolutely necessary. Use of an improper
extension cord may result in a fire or electric
shock. However, if an extension cord must be
used, make sure:
• That pins and plug of extension cord are the
same number, size and shape as those on
the plug of the charger.
• That extension cord is properly wired and in
good condition.
• Cord size is 18AWG for lengths of up to 100
feet, and 16AWG for lengths up to 150 feet.
• Do not disassemble charger; contact place
of purchase or call 1-800-448-6686 if
charger is not functioning. Incorrect reas-
sembly can result in electric shock or fire.
• To reduce risk of injury, charge only Motor-
ola Ni-Cad rechargeable batteries. Other
types of batteries may burst, causing per-
sonal injury and damage.
• Use of an attachment not sold or recom-
mended by Motorola can result in a risk of
fire, electric shock, or injury to personnel.
• To reduce risk of electric shock, unplug
charger from outlet before cleaning. Turn-
ing off controls does NOT reduce this risk.
Safe and Efficient Operation of Motorola Two-Way Radios
EXPOSURE TO RADIO FREQUENCY ENERGY
National and International Standards and
Guidelines
Your Motorola two-way Radio, which generates
and radiates radio frequency (RF) electromagnetic
energy (EME), is designed to comply with the fol-
lowing national and international standards and
guidelines regarding exposure of human beings to
radio frequency electromagnetic energy:
• Federal Communications Commission Report
and Order No. FCC 96-326 (August 1996)
• American National Standards Institute (C95-1-
1992)
• National Council on Radiation Protection and
Measurements (NCRP - 1986)
• International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radi-
ation Protection (ICNRP - 1986)
• European Committee for Electrotechnical Stan-
dardization (CENELEC)
- Env. 50166 - 1 1995E - Human Exposure to
Electromagnetic Fields Low Frequency (0 Hz
to 10kHz)
- Env. 50166 - 2 1995E - Human Exposure to
Electromagnetic Fields High Frequency
(10kHz to 300Ghz)
- Proceedings of SC211/8 1996 - Safety
Considerations for Human Exposure to
E.M.Fs from Mobile Telecommunications
Equipment (M.T.E.) in the Frequency Range
30MHz - 6GHz (E.M.F - Electromagnetic
Fields)