User manual

SRP9170 and SRP9180 ~ PMR Portable Radio User Manual

General Safety

Do NOT operate your portable radio, without a handsfree kit, whilst driving a vehicle.

Do NOT operate your radio in an explosive atmosphere – unless the radio’s level of IECEx

approval is approved for use in that atmosphere.

Obey the 'Turn Off Two-way Radios' signs where these are posted, e.g. on a petrol station

forecourt.

Do NOT touch the antenna while the radio is transmitting.

Do NOT dispose of batteries in a fire.

Do NOT operate the radio if the antenna has become disconnected or damaged.

Only recharge batteries in an approved battery charger.

IECEx Intrinsically Safe Radios

Radio models approved for use in hazardous environments according to the IECEx Scheme are

marked with an approval number.

Refer to the label on the radio for the IECEx compliance level.

The following MUST be observed to maintain the IECEx protection rating:

• Use only approved SIMOCO battery, part number PAR-9180BATL2i or PAR-9180BATL3i

• Battery charging must only be carried out in non-hazardous areas, using an approved battery

charger.

• Metal belt clips must NOT be used in hazardous areas.

• It is a requirement that when the radio is used in a hazardous area that either the SRP9180

Accessory Cover Assy (6102 350 1446) or an approved Simoco IECEx accessory is fitted (refer

Section 8 for list of approved accessories).

• Approved accessories may only be connected and disconnected outside the hazardous areas.

• Prior to use in a hazardous area, inspect the radio and accessories for signs of damage. Any

visible signs of damage to the radio or accessories may compromise the integrity and safety of

the radio. A damaged radio or accessories must be repaired or replaced prior to use in a

hazardous area.

• Incorrect storage, handling or operation of the radio and accessories, as specified in Simoco

published User Guides and Service Manuals, may compromise the safety and integrity of the

radio or accessories.

• Approved labels stating the IECEx rating level must be on the radio and accessories, and be

legible, before their use in a hazardous area.

• Servicing and upgrades of IECEx approved Intrinsically Safe radios and accessories must only

be carried out by Simoco P/L IECEx Intrinsically Safe trained staff, at locations that have been

IECEx approved. Please contact the Simoco Help Desk on 1300 363 607 for your nearest

approved Service Department.

• Substitution of parts or accessories will void the equipments’ IECEx Intrinsic Safety rating.