Icom M700PROE, Instruction Manual

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IMPORTANT
READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL CAREFULLY
before attempting to operate the transceiver.
SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL —This manual
contains important safety and operating instructions for
the IC-M700PRO SSB RADIO TELEPHONE.
EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS
The explicit definitions described below apply to this
instruction manual.
PRECAUTIONS
WORD DEFINITION
R
WARNING
Personal injury, fire hazard or electric
shock may occur.
CAUTION
Equipment damage may occur.
NOTE
If disregarded, inconvenience only. No risk
of personal injury, fire or electric shock.
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WARNING!
NEVER connect the transceiver to an
AC outlet directly. This may pose a fire hazard or re-
sult in an electric shock.
R
WARNING!
NEVER mount the transceiver over-
head. The weight of the transceiver is approximately 8
kg., but its apparent weight will increase several fold
due to wave shocks and vibration. The transceiver
must be mounted on a flat hard surface only.
NEVER connect a power source of more than 16 V DC
such as a 24 volt battery. This connection will ruin the
transceiver.
NEVER allow children to play with equipment contain-
ing a radio transmitter.
NEVER expose the transceiver to rain, snow or any
liquids.
NEVER install the IC-M700PRO into a plus-grounding
ship. Such a connection might blow fuses and is not
usable.
DO NOT use chemical agents such as benzene or al-
cohol when cleaning, as they can damage the trans-
ceiver’s surfaces.
In maritime mobile operation, KEEP the transceiver
and microphone as far away as possible (at least 1 m)
from the magnetic navigation compass to prevent er-
roneous indications.
USE an Icom microphone and/or handset only (sup-
plied or optional). Other brands may have different pin
assignments and may damage the transceiver.
AVOID using or placing the transceiver in areas with
temperatures below –20°C (–4°F) or above +60°C
(+140°F).
AVOID connecting the transceiver to a power source
using reverse polarity. This connection will not only
blow fuses but may also damage the transceiver.
AVOID placing the transceiver in excessively dusty en-
vironments or in direct sunlight.
AVOID placing the transceiver against walls or putting
anything on top of the transceiver. This will obstruct
heat dissipation.