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Safety Hazards
Do not use your Mobile Hotspot in an environment that may be susceptible to radio interference
resulting in danger, specifically:
Areas where prohibited by the law
Follow any special rules and regulations and obey all signs and notices. Always turn off the Mobile
Hotspot when instructed to do so, or when you suspect it might cause interference or danger.
Where explosive atmospheres may be present
Do not operate your modem in any area where a potentially explosive atmosphere may exist. Sparks
in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death. Be aware and
comply with all signs and instructions.
Users are advised not to operate the modem while at a refueling point or service station. Users are
reminded to observe restrictions on the use of radio equipment in fuel depots (fuel storage and
distribution areas), chemical plants or where blasting operations are in progress.
Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often but not always clearly marked. Potential
locations can include gas stations, below deck on boats, chemical transfer or storage facilities,
vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas (such as propane or butane), areas where the air contains
chemicals or particles, such as grain, dust or metal powders, and any other area where you would
normally be advised to turn off your vehicle engine.
Near medical or life support equipment
Do not operate the Mobile Hotspot in any area where medical equipment, life support equipment,
or near any equipment that may be susceptible to any form of radio interference. In such areas, the
communications device must be turned off. The Mobile Hotspot may transmit signals that could
interfere with this equipment.
On an aircraft, either on the ground or airborne
In addition to FAA requirements, many airline regulations state that you must suspend wireless
operations before boarding an airplane. Please ensure the Mobile Hotspot is powered off prior to
boarding aircraft in order to comply with these regulations. The Mobile Hotspot can transmit signals
that could interfere with various onboard systems and controls.
While operating a vehicle
The driver or operator of any vehicle should not operate a wireless data device while in control of
a vehicle. Doing so detracts from the driver or operator’s control and operation of that vehicle. In
some countries, operating such communications devices while in control of a vehicle is an offense.
Electrostatic discharge (ESD)
Electrical and electronic devices are sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD). If the device is not
operational after an ESD occurrence, then restart your device.
