User's Guide

U3 USER GUIDE
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Operational Warnings
Operational Cautions
For Vehicle With Air Bags:
Refer to vehicle manufacturer's manual prior to installation of electronic equipment to avoid interference with air
bag wiring.
Do not place a portable radio in the area over an air bag or in the air bag deployment area. Air bags inflate with
great force. If a portable radio is placed in the air bag deployment area and the air bag inflates, the radio may be
propelled with great force and cause serious injury to occupants of the vehicle.
Potentially Explosive Atmospheres
(Explosive atmospheres refer to hazard classified locations that may contain hazardous gas, vapors, or dusts.)
Turn off your radio prior to entering any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere unless it is a portable radio
type especially qualified for use in such areas as Intrinsically Safe (for example, Factory Mutual, CSA, UL, or
CENELEC).
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.
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, and areas where the air contains chemicals or particles such
as grain, dust or metal powders. Areas with potentially explosive atmospheres are often, but not always, posted.
Blasting Caps and Blasting Areas
To avoid possible interference with blasting operations, turn off your radio 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.
Antennas
• Do not use any portable radio that has a damaged antenna. If a damaged antenna comes into contact with
your skin, a minor burn can result.
• Do not hold onto the antenna when the radio is powered on. Always keep the antenna at least 0.75 inches
(1.9 cm) away from the body and 1 inch (2.54 cm) from the face when transmitting to ensure FCC RF
exposure compliance requirements are not exceeded.
Batteries
All batteries can cause property damage and/or bodily injury, such as burns, if a conductive material such as
jewelry, keys, or beaded chains touches exposed terminals. The conductive 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.