Safety Manual
2. Safety Measurements
Following items contain simple recommendations relevant to the use of the Option
datacard, please read them carefully. Not following these guidelines can cause harm to
the card, yourself or other persons in your immediate environment.
General recommendations for use
Always treat your product with care and keep in a clean and dust-free place. Do not
expose your product to open flames or lit tobacco products.
Do not expose to liquid, moisture or humidity. Do not expose the datacard to rain, or
other liquids. Do not drop, throw or try to bend your product.
Do not paint your product.
Do not attempt to disassemble your product. Doing so will void the warranty. Only
authorized personnel should do so.
Do not touch the antenna unnecessarily.
Ambient temperatures
Do not expose the datacard or the antenna to ambient temperatures i.e. outside of
minimum -25 and maximum +35 degrees Celsius.
Explosive atmosphere
Turn off your PC in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere. It is rare, but your
PC could generate sparks. Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting
in bodily injury or even death. Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often
but not always, clearly marked. They include fuelling areas (petrol filling stations), below
deck on boats, fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities, and areas where the air
contains chemicals or particles, such as grain, dust, or metal powders. Do not transport or
store flammable gas, liquid, or explosives in the compartment of your vehicle which
contains your PC and accessories.
Blasting areas – construction sites
Turn off your PC when in a blasting area in order to avoid interfering with two-way
radios used in blasting operations.
Do not use on aircraft
Using a wireless devices on aircraft can cause interference and is illegal. If you intend to
use your laptop/PDA whilst on an aircraft, you MUST remove your the datacard before
boarding any aircraft. Do not use it on the ground without permission from the aircraft
crew.