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Safety and General
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Blasting Areas and Explosives
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Potentially Explosive Atmospheres
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DO NOT operate your radio near electric blast-
ing caps, or in a blasting area, to avoid the possi-
bility of triggering an explosion. Turn your radio
OFF when in a “blasting area” or in areas where
such requirements are posted.
Turn your radio OFF and do not replace the
battery when in any area with a potentially
explosive atmosphere. It is rare, but your radio
or its accessories could generate sparks which
might trigger an explosion.
Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere
are often, but not always, clearly marked. They
include areas such as below deck on boats, fuel
or chemical transfer or storage facilities, and
areas where the air contains chemicals or parti-
cles, such as grain, dust, or metal powders.
Do not transport or store flammable gas, liquid,
or explosives in the compartment of your vehi-
cle which contains your radio or accessories.
Vehicles powered by liquefied petroleum gas
(such as propane or butane) must comply with
the National Fire Protection Standard (NFPA-
58). For a copy of this standard, contact the
National Fire Protection Association. One Bat-
terymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269, Attn: Publi-
cations Sales Division.
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Safety and General
