EFJohnson 8500 Portable Radio User Manual


 
SAFETY INFORMATION
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SAFETY INFORMATION
The FCC has adopted a safety standard for human exposure to RF energy. Proper
operation of this radio under normal conditions results in user exposure to RF
energy below the Occupational Safety and Health Act and Federal Communica-
tion Commission limits.
WARNING
DO NOT allow the antenna to touch or come in very close proximity with the
eyes, face, or any exposed body parts while the radio is transmitting.
DO NOT operate the radio in explosive or flammable atmospheres. The trans-
mitted radio energy could trigger blasting caps or cause an explosion.
DO NOT operate the radio without the proper antenna installed.
DO NOT allow children to operate or play with this radio.
DO NOT operate this transceiver in flammable or explosive atmospheres that
are not listed on the label on the back of the transceiver.
DO NOT use battery packs other than Intrinsically Safe Battery Packs, Part
No. 587-8565-162 (1400 mAH) or 587-8560-160 (1000 mAH).
DO NOT remove, install, or recharge the battery pack while in a hazardous
location.
DO NOT dispose of the battery pack in fire because it may explode.
DO NOT open this transceiver or permit it to be serviced by anyone that is not
authorized by the Factory Mutual Research Corporation to repair EFJohnson
intrinsically safe radios.
DO NOT use unapproved accessories with this transceiver.
NOTE: The above warning list is not intended to include all hazards that may be
encountered when using this radio.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the
condition that this device does not cause harmful interference. In addition,
changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by the E.F.
Johnson Company could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment
(FCC rules, 47CFR Part 15.19).