User Guide
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Versions of the IC-F51/F61 which display the “EX”
marking on the serial number seal.
The approval rating for these models are II 2G Ex ib
IIA T3 Gb and II 2D Ex tb IIIC T160°C Db IP67.
WARNING! NEVER charge the BP-227AXD (with/without the
transceiver) in an explosive atmosphere. The optional battery char-
gers are not approved as Intrinsically Safe.
When the transceiver is used in a hazardous area, the BP-227AXD
MUST be attached, either the jack cover or HM-138 MUST be at-
tached to the speaker-microphone connector.
KEEP the transceiver and the BP-227AXD clean to avoid any risk
of ignition due to the build-up of electrostatic charges.
Repair of Icom transceivers should only be carried out by autho-
rized Icom distributors. In particular, repair of ATEX approved
transceivers can
ONLY be done by Icom to maintain the intrin-
sically safe rating.
NEVER attempt to repair an ATEX approved
transceivers. Only Icom has the repair expertise and procedures to
maintain the ATEX approval. Contact your Icom distributor or au-
thorised dealer for details.
INTRINSIC SAFETY
The equipment can be used without the microphone but with the
jack cover.