Product Safety and RF Energy Exposure for Unication Two-Way Portable Radios Booklet The information provided in this document supersedes the general safety information contained in user guides published prior to August 2010.
U3 Radio Safety Booklet English Version BEFORE USING THIS RADIO, PLEASE READ THIS BOOKLET WHICH CONTAINS IMPORTANT OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE USAGES AND RF ENERGY AWARENESS AND CONTROL INFORMATION AND OPERATIONAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLIANCE WITH RF ENERGY EXPOSURE LIMITS IN APPLICABLE NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS. ALSO PLEASE READ THE OPERATIONAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE USAGE.
U3 Radio Safety Booklet English Version RF Energy Exposure Awareness and Control Information and Operational Instructions for Occupational Use NOTICE: This radio is intended for use in occupational/controlled conditions where users have full knowledge of their exposure and can exercise control over their exposure to meet the occupational limits in FCC and International standards. This radio device is NOT authorized for general population consumer use.
U3 Radio Safety Booklet English Version Please refer to the following websites for more information on what RF energy exposure is and how to control your exposure to assure compliance with established RF exposure limits: http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety/rf-faqs.html http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/radiofrequencyradiation/index.
U3 Radio Safety Booklet English Version Your Unication two-way radio complies with the following RF energy exposure standards and guidelines: • United States Federal Communications Commission, Code of Federal Regulations; 47CFR part 2 sub-part J • American National Standards Institute (ANSI) / Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) C95. 1-1992 • Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) C95.
U3 Radio Safety Booklet English Version RF Exposure Compliance and Control Guidelines and Operating Instructions To control your exposure and ensure compliance with the occupational/controlled environment exposure limits, always adhere to the following procedures. Guidelines: • Do not remove the RF Exposure Label from the device. • User awareness instructions should accompany device when transferred to other users. • Do not use this device if the operational requirements described herein are not met.
U3 Radio Safety Booklet English Version • If you are not using a body-worn accessory and are not using the radio in the intended-use position in front of the face (one inch away), ensure the antenna and the radio are kept at least 0.75 inches (1.9 centimeters) from the body when transmitting. Keeping the radio at a proper distance is important because RF exposures decrease with increasing distance from the antenna.
U3 Radio Safety Booklet English Version Electromagnetic Interference/Compatibility NOTE: Nearly every electronic device is susceptible to electromagnetic interference (EMI) if inadequately shielded, designed, or otherwise configured for electromagnetic compatibility. Facilities To avoid electromagnetic interference and/or compatibility conflicts, turn off your radio in any facility where posted notices instruct you to do so.
U3 Radio Safety Booklet English Version is taking place. Hearing Aids Some digital wireless radios may interfere with some hearing aids. In the event of such interference, you may want to consult your hearing aid manufacturer to discuss alternatives. Other Medical Devices If any other personal medical devices are used, please consult the manufacturer of your device to determine if it is adequately shielded from RF energy. Your physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this information.
U3 Radio Safety Booklet English Version Operational Warnings For Vehicle with Air Bags: Refer to vehicle manufacturer's manual prior to installation of electronic equipment to avoid interference with air bag wiring. Do not place a portable radio in the area over an air bag or in the air bag deployment area. Air bags inflate with great force.
U3 Radio Safety Booklet English Version Operational Cautions Antennas • Do not use any portable radio that has a damaged antenna. If a damaged antenna comes into contact with your skin, a minor burn can result. • Do not hold onto the antenna when the radio is powered on. Always keep the antenna at least 0.5 inches (1.9 cm) away from the body and 1 inch (2.54 cm) from the face when transmitting to ensure FCC RF exposure compliance requirements are not exceeded.
U3 Radio Safety Booklet English Version Label will be located on the portable radio unit. Operational Cautions for Intrinsic Safe Equipment • Do not operate radio communications equipment in a hazardous atmosphere unless it is a type especially qualified (for example, FM, UL, CSA, or CENELEC approved). An explosion or fire may result.
U3 Radio Safety Booklet English Version • Do not replace or change accessories in a hazardous atmosphere. Contact sparking may occur while installing or removing accessories and cause an explosion or fire. • Turn the radio off before removing or installing a battery or accessory. • Do not disassemble an intrinsically safe product in any way that exposes the internal circuits of the unit.
U3 Radio Safety Booklet English Version Repair REPAIRS FOR UNICATION PRODUCTS WITH INTRINSICALLY SAFE APPROVAL ARE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE USER. Repairs to a Unication FM approved radio product should only be done at a location that has been FM audited under the FM 3605 repairs and service standard. Contact Unication for assistance regarding repairs and service of Unication intrinsically safe equipment.
U3 Radio Safety Booklet English Version The Intrinsically Safe Approval Label affixed to radio refers to the intrinsically safe classification of that radio product, and the approved batteries that can be used with that system. The manual PN referenced on the Intrinsically Safe Approval Label identifies the approved Accessories and or options that can be used with that portable radio unit.
U3 Radio Safety Booklet English Version • Corporate Headquarters Unication Co., Ltd. Tel.:+886‐2‐2299‐9678 Address: 5F., No.6, Wu‐Kung 5Rd., Hsinchuang City, Taipei, Taiwan Email: salesenquiry@uni.com.tw • Dallas Office Unication USA Inc. Tel.:+1‐817‐303‐9320 Address: 1901 E. Lamar Blvd., Arlington, TX 76006, U.S.A. Email: sales@unication.com Unication Logo, Unication, U3 Logo and the U3 are trademarks or registered trademarks of Unication. ©2010 Unication Co., Ltd.
