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Ray101E Handheld VHF Radio
Important Information
Intended Use
The Ray101E is a VHF radiotelephone that is intended for general
communication within the Maritime Mobile Service worldwide and is for
use on non-SOLAS vessels.
Safety Warnings
CAUTION: Navigation Aid
This unit is only an aid to navigation. Its accuracy can be affected by many
factors, including equipment failure or defects, environmental conditions,
and improper handling or use. It is the user’s responsibility to exercise
common prudence and navigational judgments. This radio should not be
relied upon as a substitute for such prudence and judgment.
CAUTION: Battery and Charger Use
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Do not operate radio in charger when battery tray is empty. This may
damage radio.
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Do not short terminals in charger base.
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Do not place charger in water.
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Do not use charger if power plug or cable is damaged.
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Do not charge batteries with + and – terminals reversed.
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Do not recharge batteries if physically deformed or leaking.
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Do not charge anything other than AA-size Ni-MH cells in charger.
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Do not mix Alkaline and Ni-MH cells.
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Do not solder cells directly into battery tray.
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Do not dispose of cells in fire.
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Do not dismantle cells.
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Replace all cells at the same time.
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Charge and discharge under ambient temperature mentioned in cell’s
specifications.
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Using batteries in extreme conditions (extreme temperature, deep cycle,
extreme overcharge and over discharge, etc.) may affect their service life.
WARNING: Alkaline Battery Use
When Alkaline cells are used, do not place radio in Charger unless
Charge Switch on radio is set to ALKALINE. Charging Alkaline cells
may cause excessive heat and could result in cell leakage or explosion
causing damage or injury.
