vPRECAUTIONSRWARNING! NEVER connect the transceiver to an ACoutlet. This may pose a fire hazard or result in an electric shock.RWARNING! NEVER connect the transceiver to apower source of more than 16 V DC or use reverse polarity.This will ruin the transceiver.RWARNING! NEVER cut the DC power cable betweenthe DC plug at the back of the transceiver and fuse holder. Ifan incorrect connection is made after cutting, the transceivermay be damaged.CAUTION: NEVER place the transceiver where normaloperation of the vessel may be hindered or where it couldcause bodily injury.CAUTION: Changes or modifications to this device, notexpressly approved by Icom Inc., could void your authority tooperate this device under FCC regulations.KEEP the transceiver and microphone at least 1 m (3.3 ft)away from the vessel’s magnetic navigation compass.DO NOT use or place the transceiver in areas with tem-peratures below –20°C (–4°F) or above +60°C (+140°F) or, inareas subject to direct sunlight, such as the dashboard.DO NOT use harsh solvents such as benzine or alcohol toclean the transceiver, as they will damage the transceiver’ssurfaces. If the transceiver becomes dusty or dirty, wipe itclean with a soft, dry cloth.BE CAREFUL! The transceiver rear panel will becomehot when operating continuously for long periods of time.Place the transceiver in a secure place to avoid inadvertentuse by children.BE CAREFUL! The transceiver and the optional HM-157 COMMANDMICII ™/HM-162 COMMANDMICIII ™ meet IPX8requirements for waterproof protection. However, once thetransceiver has been dropped, waterproof protection cannotbe guaranteed because of possible damage to the transceiv-er’s case or the waterproof seal.Icom, Icom Inc. and the Icom logo are registered trademarks of Icom Incor-porated (Japan) in Japan, the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany,France, Spain, Russia and/or other countries.COMMANDMIC is a registered trademark of Icom Incorporated (Japan) inJapan and the United States.