Motorola MTP8000Ex Series, Feature User Manual

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NOTICE: Elastomer technology materials used for seals in rugged portable radios can age with
time and environmental exposure. Therefore, Motorola recommends that rugged radios be
checked annually as a preventive measure in order to assure the watertight integrity of the
radio. Motorola details the disassembly, test, and reassembly procedures along with necessary
test equipment needed to inspect, maintain and troubleshoot radio seals in the radio’s service
manual.
If the radio battery contact area has been submerged in water, dry and clean the radio battery
contacts before attaching a battery to the radio. Otherwise, the water could short-circuit the
radio.
If the radio has been submerged in water, shake the radio well so that any water that may be
trapped inside the speaker grille and microphone port can be removed. Otherwise, the water
will decrease the audio quality of the radio.
Do not disassemble the radio. This could damage radio seals and result in leak paths into the
radio. Any radio maintenance should be performed only by a qualified radio technician.
Do not use solvents to clean your radio as most chemicals may permanently damage the radio
housing and textures.
Do not immerse the radio or battery alone. Radio must have battery, antenna and an accessory
connector seal in place for proper sealing.
If the radio is submerged in water or mud, tap the front of the radio face down. Foreign material
trapped in the speaker grille or microphone port can decrease audio quality. If radio is exposed
to salt water, rinse and wash the radio immediately to reduce risk of corrosion.
D.6.1
Washing the Radio
Prerequisites: Ensure you have:
• a container of tap water (water height must be at least 2 inches higher than radio height)
• a soft cotton cloth
• a container of 0.5% liquid detergent solution (1 teaspoon of a mild dishwashing liquid detergent to 1
gallon of water or 1 part recommended liquid detergent to 200 parts water; water height must be at
least 2 inches higher than radio height)
• a source of running water
• a towel
Procedure:
1 Submerge the radio (with the battery attached) completely in water and shake it for
approximately 20 seconds.
MN002041A01–AA
Appendix D: Maintenance
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