4
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (Cont.)
Blasting Areas
To avoid interfering with blasting operations, disable operation of the device
when in a “blasting area” or in areas posted: “Turn off two-way radio”. Obey
all signs and instructions.
Potentially Explosive Atmospheres
Disable operation of the device prior to entering any area with a potentially
explosive atmosphere and obey all signs and instructions. Sparks in such
areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death.
Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often, but not always
marked clearly. Potential areas may include: fueling areas (such as gasoline
stations); below deck on boats; fuel or 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 it would normally be advisable to turn off
motor vehicle engines.
For Vehicles Equipped with an Air Bag
An air bag inflates with great force. DO NOT place objects, including the
device, in the area over the air bag or in the air bag deployment area. If in-
vehicle wireless equipment is improperly installed and the air bag inflates,
serious injury could result.
Specific Absorption Rates (SAR)
THE DEVICE MEETS CERTAIN GOVERNMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR
EXPOSURE TO RADIO WAVES.
The device is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed and
manufactured not to exceed the emissions limits from exposure to radio
frequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications Commission of
the U.S. government when used in accordance with the instructions set forth
in this manual. These limits are part of comprehensive guidelines and
establish permitted levels of RF energy for the general population. The
guidelines are based on standards that were developed by independent
scientific organization through periodic and thorough evaluation of scientific
studies. The standards include a substantial safety margin designed to
assure the safety of all persons, regardless of age and health.
The exposure standard for wireless mobile phones employs a unit of
measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR. The SAR limit
set by the FCC is 1.6W/kg.1 Tests of SAR are conducted using standard
operation positions specified by the FCC with the phone transmitting at its
highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands. Although the SAR
is determined at the highest certified power level, the actual SAR level of the
phone while operating can be well below the maximum value. This is
because the phone is designed to operate at multiple power levels so as to
use only the power required to reach the network. In general, the closer the
device is to a wireless base station antenna, the lower the power output.
Before a phone is available for sale to the public, it must be tested and
certified to the FCC that it does not exceed the limit established by the
government-adopted requirement for safe exposure when used in
accordance with manufacturer instructions. The tests are performed in
positions and locations (e.g. near or on the body) as required by the FCC for
each model. The SAR value for the locator is less than 1.6 W/kg measured at
a minimum separation.
