Nikon XTS 5000 User Manual

ASTRO XTS 5000 Model I

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• The XTS 5000 radio casting has two vent ports 

that allow for pressure equalization in the radio. 
Never poke these vents with any objects, such 
as needles, tweezers, or screwdrivers. This 
could create leak paths into the radio and the 
radio’s submergibility will be lost.

• (For XTS 5000 R Radios Only) The XTS 5000 

R radio is designed to be submerged to a 
maximum depth of 6 feet, with a maximum 
submersion time of 4 hours. Exceeding either 
maximum limit may result in damage to the 
radio.

• (For XTS 5000 R Radios Only) Elastomer 

technology materials used for seals in rugged 
portable radios can age with time and 
environmental exposure. Therefore, Motorola 
recommends that rugged radios be checked 
annually as a preventive measure in order to 
assure the watertight integrity of the radio. 
Motorola details the disassembly, test, and 
reassembly procedures along with necessary 
test equipment needed to inspect, maintain and 
troubleshoot radio seals in the radio’s service 
manual.

• If the radio battery contact area has been 

submerged in water, dry and clean the radio 
battery contacts before attaching a battery to the 
radio. Otherwise, the water could short-circuit 
the radio.

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