Product Safety Manual 10515-0372-4000 December 2009 Rev. -2 This booklet contains important safety information regarding specific absorption rate (SAR) and RF exposure limits included in United States and international standards. Read the information in this booklet before operating your radio.
REV - DATE Dec/09 DESCRIPTION Initial release ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The software contained in this device is copyrighted by Harris Corporation. Unpublished rights are reserved under the copyright laws of the United States.
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 2 2.1 2.2 3 4 5 6 6.1 6.2 6.3 7 8 9 Page SAFETY SYMBOL CONVENTIONS ..............................................4 SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION............................................5 RF EXPOSURE GUIDELINES......................................................6 ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE ...................................7 GENERAL SAFETY GUIDELINES.................................................7 OPERATION .........................................................................
1 SAFETY SYMBOL CONVENTIONS The following conventions are used to alert the user to general safety precautions that must be observed during all phases of operation, service, and repair of this product. Failure to comply with these precautions or with specific warnings elsewhere violates safety standards of design, manufacture, and intended use of the product. Harris Corporation RF Communications Division assumes no liability for the customer's failure to comply with these standards.
2 SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION Harris Corporation RF Communications Division Unity™ XG100P portable radio generates RF electromagnetic energy during transmit mode. This radio is designed for and classified as “Occupational Use Only,” meaning it must be used only during the course of employment by individuals aware of the hazards and the ways to minimize such hazards. This radio is NOT intended for use by the “General Population” in an uncontrolled environment.
2.1 RF EXPOSURE GUIDELINES To ensure that exposure to RF electromagnetic energy is within the FCC allowable limits for occupational use, always adhere to the following guidelines: CAUTION 6 Do not operate the radio without a proper antenna attached, as this may damage the radio and may also cause the FCC RF exposure limits to be exceeded.
Table 2-1: RF Exposure Compliance Tested Distances The information in this section provides the information needed to make the user aware of a RF exposure, and what to do to assure that this radio operates within the FCC RF exposure limits of this radio. Radio Frequency Minimum Tested Distances Body Face VHF-High (136–174 MHz) 0.47 in (1.2 cm)* 0.98 in (2.5 cm) UHF-Low (380–520 MHz) 0.47 in (1.2 cm)* 0.98 in (2.5 cm) 700/800 MHz (762–800 MHz) 0.47 in (1.2 cm)* 0.98 in (2.
Do not modify Lithium-ion battery packs. The Lithium-ion battery packs are equipped with built-in safety and protection features. Should these features be disabled or tampered with in any way, the battery pack can leak acid, overheat, emit smoke, burst, and/or, ignite. Do not dispose of Lithium-ion batteries in uncontrolled trash. A damaged Lithium-ion battery that is exposed to water could cause a fire or explosion, causing personal injury.
4 OPERATION Antenna location and condition are important when operating a portable radio. Operating the radio in low lying areas or terrain, under power lines or bridges, inside of a vehicle or in a metal framed building can severely reduce the range of the unit. Mountains can also reduce the range of the unit. In areas where transmission or reception is poor, some improvement may be obtained by ensuring the antenna is vertical.
4.1.4 Potentially Explosive Atmospheres Areas with potentially explosive atmospheres are often, but not always, clearly marked. These may be fuelling areas, such as gas stations, fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities, and areas where the air contains chemicals or particles, such as grain, dust, or metal powders. Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death. Turn OFF two-way radios when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere.
6 BATTERY PACKS The XG-100P portable radio uses rechargeable, recyclable lithium-ion (LiION) battery packs. Follow the directions below to maximize the useful life of each type of battery pack. 6.1 CONDITIONING LI-ION BATTERY PACKS Lithium-ion battery packs do not suffer from memory effect and therefore do not require conditioning. Always use Harris authorized chargers. Use of unauthorized chargers may void the warranty. CAUTION 6.
7 IMMERSIBLE PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE Preventive Maintenance for Immersion-Rated Radios CAUTION 12 Unity™ XG-100P portable radios are immersible and must be serviced by a service center authorized and certified by Harris to perform the necessary tests to verify watertight integrity. As part of a thorough preventive maintenance plan, Harris Corporation recommends Immersion-Rated XG-100P portable radios, at a minimum, be tested and re-certified on an annual basis.
8 TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE The Technical Assistance Center's (TAC’s) resources are available to help with overall system operation, maintenance, upgrades and product support. TAC is your point of contact when answers are needed to technical questions. Product specialists, with detailed knowledge of product operation, maintenance, and repair, provide technical support via a toll-free (in North America) telephone number. Support is also available through mail, fax and e-mail.
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