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1.5.
Safety notices
Please read the following for your safety:
This product has been assessed as presenting negligible hazard in a sealed serviceable state.
Safety analysis
The following table summarises the nature of the hazard which may be present when the unit is
opened or serviced; each hazard is discussed at greater length in the detailed sections.
Hazard cause
Hazard identification
Precautions
Lithium battery
Explosive risk, corrosive fumes,
fire, biological hazard
Handle appropriately, avoid
contact
Radio frequency
radiation
Physiological hazard
Avoid close or prolonged
exposure
IPA
Irritant, highly flammable
Avoid contact, ventilate well
Lithium batteries
Hazardous chemicals
Wear gloves
The batteries used in these products contain Lithium (Li). Lithium is inflammable, reacts violently
with water and constitutes a biological hazard. These batteries are HAZARDOUS if short-
circuited, punctured, incinerated or deformed.
Lithium batteries must not be short circuited.
Lithium batteries must be handled, transported and disposed of using appropriate safety
precautions. The use of rubber gloves as a routine precaution is recommended.
In the event of leakage of the battery electrolyte (which can be recognised by a pungent odour),
take care to avoid contact, particularly with open wounds; do not ingest the material. Do not
attempt to discharge a leaking battery – remove it using appropriate handling materials and seal
in a plastic bag, then dispose of it through an approved environmental disposal agent, or in
accordance with local regulations.
Radio frequency radiation
Radio frequency radiation
A SART produces microwave radiation when it responds to a radar. The radiated level is below
2W with a duty cycle below 1%. The low duty cycle means this is not considered to be a hazard.
During SART testing, ensure compliance with Health & Safety instructions when working in close
proximity to the ship’s radar.
