Motorola Solutions Inc. 99FT4058 Manual De Usuario
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English
Intrinsically Safe Radio Information
FMRC Approved Equipment
Anyone intending to use a radio in a location where hazardous concentrations of
flammable materials exist (hazardous atmosphere) is advised to become familiar
with the subject of intrinsic safety and with the National Electric Code NFPA 70
(National Fire Protection Association) Article 500 (hazardous [classified]
locations).
flammable materials exist (hazardous atmosphere) is advised to become familiar
with the subject of intrinsic safety and with the National Electric Code NFPA 70
(National Fire Protection Association) Article 500 (hazardous [classified]
locations).
An Approval Guide, issued by Factory Mutual Research Corporation (FMRC),
lists manufacturers and the products approved by FMRC for use in such
locations. FMRC has also issued a voluntary approval standard for repair service
(“Class Number 3605”).
lists manufacturers and the products approved by FMRC for use in such
locations. FMRC has also issued a voluntary approval standard for repair service
(“Class Number 3605”).
FMRC Approval labels are attached to the radio to identify the unit as
being FMRC Approved for specified hazardous atmospheres. This
label specifies the hazardous Class/Division/Group along with the
part number of the battery that must be used. Depending on the
design of the portable unit, this FM label can be found on the back or the bottom
of the radio housing. The FM Approval Mark is shown here.
being FMRC Approved for specified hazardous atmospheres. This
label specifies the hazardous Class/Division/Group along with the
part number of the battery that must be used. Depending on the
design of the portable unit, this FM label can be found on the back or the bottom
of the radio housing. The FM Approval Mark is shown here.
• Do not operate radio communications equipment in a hazardous
atmosphere unless it is a type especially qualified (for example,
FM Approved) for such use. An explosion or fire may result.
FM Approved) for such use. An explosion or fire may result.
• Do not operate an FMRC Approved product in a hazardous
atmosphere if it has been physically damaged (for example,
cracked housing). An explosion or fire may result.
cracked housing). An explosion or fire may result.
• Do not replace or charge batteries in a hazardous atmosphere.
Contact sparking may occur while installing or removing
batteries and cause an explosion or fire.
batteries and cause an explosion or fire.
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