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Operational Warnings
The following explains the operational warnings:
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For Vehicle With Air Bags
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Refer to vehicle manufacturer's manual prior to installation of electronic equipment to avoid interference
with air bag wiring.
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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.
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Potentially Explosive Atmospheres
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Use of a radio that is not intrinsically safe in a potentially explosive atmosphere could result in a serious
injury or death. You should only use a certified Intrinsically Safe radio in potentially explosive
atmospheres.
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Explosive atmospheres refer to hazard classified locations that may contain hazardous gas, vapors,
dusts, such as fueling areas below decks on boats, fuel or chemical transferor 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.
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Turn off your radio prior to entering any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere unless it is a radio
type specifically certified for use in hazardous location areas.
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DO NOT remove, install, or charge batteries in such areas, or remove or install antennas. Sparks in a
potentially explosive atmosphere can cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death.
