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Important Safety Information: Intrinsically Safe Radios

FMRC Approved Equipment

Anyone intending to use a radio in a location where hazardous concentrations

of flammable material exist (hazardous atmosphere) is advised to become familiar

with the subject of intrinsic safety and with the National Electric Code NFPA 70

(National Fire Protection Association) Article 500 (hazardous [classified] locations).

An Approval Guide, issued by Factory Mutual Research Corporation (FMRC),

lists manufacturers and the products approved by FMRC for use in such locations.

FMRC has also issued a voluntary approval standard for repair service (“Class

Number 3605").

FMRC Approval labels are attached to the radio to identify the unit as being

FM Approved for specified hazardous atmospheres. This label specifies the

hazardous Class/Division/Group along with the part number of the battery that

must be used. Their Approval mark is shown below.

WARNING

Do not operate radio communications equipment in a hazardous

atmosphere unless it is a type especially qualified (e.g. FMRC

Approved) for such use. An explosion or fire may result.

Do not operate the FMRC Approved Product in a hazardous

atmosphere if it has been physically damaged (e.g. cracked housing).

An explosion or fire may result.

Do not replace or charge batteries in a hazardous atmosphere. Contact

sparking may occur while installing or removing batteries and cause

an explosion or fire.

Do not replace or change accessories in a hazardous atmosphere.

Contact sparking may occur while installing or removing accessories

and cause an explosion or fire.

Do not operate the FMRC Approved Product unit in a hazardous

location with the accessory contacts exposed. Keep the connector

cover in place when accessories are not used.

Turn radio off before removing or installing a battery or accessory.

Do not disassemble the FMRC Approved Product unit in any way that

exposes the internal electrical circuits of the unit.

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