Topcom 5000 Two-Way Radio User Manual


 
Topcom Twintalker 5000 9
ENGLISH
7. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
7.1.
Damage antenna
Do not use any communicator that has a damaged Antenna. If a damaged antenna
comes in contact with the skin, a minor burn may result.
7.2.
Batteries
As batteries can cause property damage and/or bodily injury such as burns if conductive
material such as jewelry, keys or beaded chains touches exposed terminals. The
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.Do not replace or charge batteries in a potentially
explosive atmosphere. Contact sparking may occur while installing or removing batteries
and cause an explosion.
7.3.
For vehicles with air bag
Do not place your Communicator in the area over an air bag or in the air bad deployment
area. Air bags inflate with great force. If a communicator is placed in the bag deployment
area and the air bag inflates, the communicator may be propelled with great force and
cause serious injury to the occupants of vehicle.
7.4.
Potentially Explosive Atmospheres
Turn your communicator off when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere,
unless it is a type specifically qualified for such use. Sparks in such areas could cause
an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death.
7.5.
Blasting caps and areas
To avoid possible interference with blasting operation, turn your communicator off near
electrical blasting caps or in a ‘blasting area’ or in areas posted : ‘Turn off two way radio’.
Obey all signs and instructions.
Note : Areas with potentially explosive atmospheres are often, but not
always, clearly marked. They include fueling areas such as below deck 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.
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