DANGER
Risk of being struck by lightning
If the product is used with accessories, for example on masts, staffs, poles,
you may increase the risk of being struck by lightning. Danger from high
voltages also exists near power lines. Lightning, voltage peaks, or the touching
of power lines can cause damage, injury and death.
Precautions:
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Do not use the product in a thunderstorm as you can increase the risk of
being struck by lightning.
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Be sure to remain at a safe distance from electrical installations. Do not
use the product directly under or close to power lines. If it is essential to
work in such an environment contact the safety authorities responsible
for electrical installations and follow their instructions.
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If the product has to be permanently mounted in an exposed location, it is
advisable to provide a lightning conductor system. A suggestion on how to
design a lightning conductor for the product is given below. Always follow
the regulations in force in your country regarding grounding antennas and
masts. These installations must be carried out by an authorised specialist.
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To prevent damages due to indirect lightning strikes (voltage spikes)
cables, for example for antenna, power source or modem should be pro-
tected with appropriate protection elements, like a lightning arrester.
These installations must be carried out by an authorised specialist.
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If there is a risk of a thunderstorm, or if the equipment is to remain
unused and unattended for a long period, protect your product addition-
ally by unplugging all systems components and disconnecting all connect-
ing cables and supply cables, for example, instrument - antenna.
WARNING
Inappropriate mechanical influences to batteries
During the transport, shipping or disposal of batteries it is possible for inap-
propriate mechanical influences to constitute a fire hazard.
Precautions:
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Before shipping the product or disposing it, discharge the batteries by the
product until they are flat.
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When transporting or shipping batteries, the person in charge of the
product must ensure that the applicable national and international rules
and regulations are observed.
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Before transportation or shipping, contact your local passenger or freight
transport company.
WARNING
Exposure of batteries to high mechanical stress, high ambient temper-
atures or immersion into fluids
This can cause leakage, fire or explosion of the batteries.
Precautions:
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Protect the batteries from mechanical influences and high ambient tem-
peratures. Do not drop or immerse batteries into fluids.
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Safety Directions
