6 Safety and compliance warningscover the electromagnetic compatibility of electrical or elec-tronic equipment fitted to automotive vehicles.Note: To meet the requirements of Directive 72/245/EEC (asamended by 95/54/EC) installation of this product in avehicle must be performed according to the instructionsprovided, and any guidelines of the vehicle manufacturer.EN 60950 requirements (25 watt radios)This radio complies with the European Union standardEN 60950 when operated up to the rated 33% duty cycle oftwo minutes transmit and four minutes receive, and withambient temperatures of 30°C or lower.Caution: Operation outside these limits may cause theexternal temperature of the radio to rise higherthan this standard permits.Safe radio operationWarning: Observe the following safe operating practices:■ Switch the radio off at petrol filling stations or near flam-mable liquids or gases.■ Switch the radio off in the vicinity of explosive devicesand blasting zones.■ Using a handheld microphone or a radio while driving a vehi-cle may violate the laws and legislation that apply in yourcountry or state. Please check the regulations in your area.High radio surface temperaturesThe bottom surface of the radio and the heatsink fins canbecome hot during prolonged operation. Do not touch theseparts of the radio.Radio protection when charging the vehicle batteryAlways remove the fuses from the radio power cable beforecharging the vehicle battery, connecting a second battery or usingpower from another vehicle (e.g. when jump-starting the vehicle).