Icom A16 Instruction Manual - Page 3

■■ Precautions BE CAREFUL! The transceiver meets: IP67/IP54* requirements (IP67: Dust R DANGER! NEVER use or charge Icom tight and waterproof protection, IP54: battery packs with non-Icom transceivers Dust protection and splash resistance). 1 or non-Icom chargers. Only Icom battery However, once the transceiver has been packs are tested and approved for use with dropped, dust and waterproof protections 2 Icom transceivers or charged with Icom chargers. Using third-party or counterfeit cannot be guaranteed due to the fact that the transceiver may be cracked, or the 3 battery packs or chargers may cause smoke, fire, or cause the battery to burst. waterproof seal damaged, and so on. * Only when the jack cover or the optional 4 R WARNING! NEVER hold the speaker microphone is attached. 5 transceiver so that the antenna is very This transceiver is NOT approved close to, or touching exposed parts of the for use by the general population in 6 body, especially the face or eyes, while an uncontrolled environment. This transmitting. transceiver is restricted to occupational 7 R WARNING! NEVER operate the transceiver with a headset or other audio accessories at high volume levels. The continuous high volume operation use, work related operations only where the transceiver operator must have the knowledge to control. This equipment is not suitable for use in 8 9 may cause a ringing in your ears. If you locations where children are likely to be experience the ringing, reduce the volume present. 10 level or discontinue use. CAUTION: DO NOT short the terminals of the battery pack. Shorting may occur if the CAUTION: In Canada, use of 8.33 kHz Channel Spacing of this radio is strictly prohibited and shall not be used. 11 12 terminals touch metal objects such as a key, so be careful when placing the battery Icom, Icom Inc. and Icom logo are registered 13 packs (or the transceiver) in bags, and so trademarks of Icom Incorporated on. Carry them so that shorting cannot (Japan) in Japan, the United States, the United 14 occur with metal objects. Shorting may damage not only the battery pack, but also Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, Russia, Australia, New Zealand, and/or other countries. 15 the transceiver. The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered CAUTION: DO NOT use harsh solvents trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Icom Inc. is under license. 16 such as Benzine or alcohol when cleaning. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their This could damage the equipment respective owners. 17 surfaces. If the surface becomes dusty or dirty, wipe it clean with a soft, dry cloth. 3M, PELTOR, and WS are trademarks of 3M Company. All other products or brands are registered 18 CAUTION: DO NOT place or leave trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders. the transceiver in excessively dusty environments. This could damage the transceiver. DO NOT place or leave the transceiver in direct sunlight or in areas outside of the specified temperature range: Icom is not responsible for the destruction, damage to, or performance of any Icom or non-Icom equipment, if the malfunction is because of: ••F orce majeure, including, but not limited to, fires, earthquakes, storms, floods, lightning, BASIC MANUAL IC-A16: -10°C (-14˚F) ~ +60°C (+140˚F) other natural disasters, disturbances, riots, IC-A16E: -20°C ~ +55°C war, or radioactive contamination. ••The use of Icom transceivers with any equipment that is not manufactured or approved by Icom. ii