Icom VE-PG3 Precautions - Page 1

RoIP GATEWAY PRECAUTIONS Thank you for purchasing this Icom product. The VE-PG3 RoIP GATEWAY is designed and built with Icom's IP network technology. We hope you agree with Icom's philosophy of "technology first." Many hours of research and development went into the design of your VE-PG3. IMPORTANT READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely before using the VE-PG3. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS - These instructions contain important safety and operating instructions for the VE-PG3. EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS WORD DEFINITION Personal injury, fire hazard or electric RWARNING! shock may occur. CAUTION Equipment damage may occur. NOTE If disregarded, inconvenience only. No risk of personal injury, fire or electric shock. PRECAUTIONS ■ For the VE-PG3 R WARNING! NEVER use other than the specified AC adapter. This may result in an electrical shock, cause a fire or damage the VE-PG3. R WARNING! NEVER use non-specified accessories or options. This may result in an electrical shock, cause a fire or damage the VE-PG3. R WARNING! NEVER connect the AC adapter to other than the [DC] jack on the VE-PG3 rear panel. This may result in an electrical shock, cause a fire or damage the VE-PG3. R WARNING! NEVER disassemble, modify or repair the VE-PG3. This may result in an electrical shock, cause a fire or damage the VE-PG3. R WARNING! NEVER install the VE-PG3 in a wet place or outside. This may result in an electrical shock, cause a fire or damage the VE-PG3. R WARNING! NEVER operate or touch the VE-PG3 with wet hands. This may result in an electrical shock or damage the VE-PG3. R WARNING! NEVER connect the ground terminal to a gas or electric pipe. This may result in an electrical shock or cause a fire. R WARNING! NEVER use the VE-PG3 during a thunder and lightening storm. Using it may result in an electrical shock, cause a fire or damage the VE-PG3. Always disconnect the AC adapter before any storm. R WARNING! Immediately disconnect the AC adapter if the VE-PG3 emits an abnormal odor, sound or smoke. Contact your Icom dealer or distributor for advice. CAUTION: NEVER put the VE-PG3 in any unstable place (such as on a slanted surface or vibrated place). This may cause injury and/or damage to the VE-PG3. CAUTION: NEVER install the VE-PG3 in a place without air vents. Heat dissipation may be reduced, and this could damage the VE-PG3. CAUTION: Always place the VE-PG3 in a secure place to avoid inadvertent use by children. CAUTION: DO NOT use or place the VE-PG3 in areas with temperatures below 0ç (+32ƒ) or above +40ç (+104ƒ). CAUTION: DO NOT place the VE-PG3 in direct sunlight. This could damage the VE-PG3. CAUTION: DO NOT use the VE-PG3 in strong magnetic fields or in an area with high static electricity. This could damage the VE-PG3. CAUTION: Disconnect the AC adapter when you will not use the VE-PG3 for a long period of time. CAUTION: DO NOT use harsh solvents such as benzine or alcohol to clean the VE-PG3, as they can damage the VE-PG3's surfaces. If the VE-PG3 becomes dusty or dirty, wipe it clean with a dry, soft cloth. CAUTION: Use only the specified cable to connect a transceiver or repeater to the VE-PG3. Using another cable could cause damage to the VE-PG3 or to the transceiver or repeater. PRECAUTIONS ■ For the AC adapter R WARNING! NEVER use other than the VE-PG3. This may result in an electrical shock, cause a fire or damage the AC adapter. R WARNING! Connect the adapter into an outlet between 100 V and 240 V AC. Otherwise, this may result in an electrical shock, cause a fire or damage the AC adapter. R WARNING! NEVER install the AC adapter to wet place where is outside or near the humidifier. This may result in an electrical shock, cause a fire or damage the AC adapter. R WARNING! NEVER put something heavy on the AC adapter cable. This may result in an electrical shock, cause a fire or damage the AC adapter. R WARNING! NEVER modify, bend by force, twist, pull or heat the AC adapter's cable. This may result in an electrical shock, cause a fire or damage the AC adapter. R WARNING! NEVER touch the AC adapter with wet hands. This may result in an electrical shock or damage the AC adapter. R WARNING! NEVER use the AC adapter when it can not closely insert into the AC outlet. This may result in an electrical shock, cause a fire or damage the AC adapter. R WARNING! Use and place the AC adapter and connection cable to avoid inadvertent use by children. This may result in an electrical shock or cause injury. ■ Other precautions • When operating the PC or external device, see those instruction manuals for details. • The supplied AC adapter may at some time need to be replaced, depending on its life expectancy. The life of an AC adaptor differs according to the environment or condition in which the adaptor is used. We recommend replacement when it has been used for approximately 5 years (When used under the ambient temperature of 25 °C; 77°F). Contact your local dealer for details. • VE-PG3 supports only IPv4. IPv6 is not supported. FCC INFORMATION CAUTION: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. ABOUT CE This equipment complies with the essential requirements of the 2004/108/EC directive for Electromagnetic Compatibility. ABOUT THE OPTIONAL CONNECTION CABLE Before connecting cables, see the cable's manual and the sticker on the bottom of the VE-PG3 for port information. Port information on the sticker • Verify that both the VE-PG3 and connected devices are turned OFF when connecting or disconnecting the cable. • Hold the connector body when connecting or disconnecting them. • When other cables are connected, you can use needlenose pliers to carefully insert or remove connectors. • Never bend or pinch the cable. • Never place a heavy object on the cable. • Never touch the cable with wet hands. • Always connect the cable correctly. An incorrect connection could damage the VE-PG3 and/or the transceiver. Sticker VE-PG3ʢbottom viewʣ B A Connection cableʢoptionalʣ