Personal Communicator User's Guide

Safety Information
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• POTENTIALLY EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES
Turn off your Personal Communicator prior to entering any area with a potentially
explosive atmosphere, unless it is a phone type especially qualified for use in such
areas as “Intrinsically Safe” (for example, Factory Mutual, CSA, or UL Approved).
Do not remove, install, or charge batteries in such areas. Sparks in a potentially
explosive atmosphere can cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or
even death.
Note: The areas with potentially explosive atmospheres 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 normally be advised to turn
off your vehicle engine. Areas with potentially explosive atmospheres are often but
not always posted.
• BLASTING CAPS AND AREAS
To avoid possible interference with blasting operations, turn off your Personal Com-
municator 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.