For your safety 9For your safetyBefore using your radio, please read the followingimportant safety and compliance information.Intrinsically Safe and Non-Incendiveradios and accessoriesIntrinsically Safe (IS) and Non-Incendive (NI) radios andaccessories are certified by a third party to be safe to usein particular hazardous locations, or in potentiallyexplosive atmospheres.Warning Explosion hazard! IS/NI certification appliesonly while the product is used in accordance with theseinstructions.Warning Explosion hazard! Ensure that the ratingsprinted on a label on the equipment will permit your IS/NIradio and accessories to be used in your hazardouslocation. Refer also to "Rating matching" on page 14 .Warning Explosion hazard! Use only a Tait-supplied,IS/NI-approved battery, charger, antenna, audioaccessory, carry accessory or programming adapter withan IS/NI radio. Fitting a battery or accessory that is not IS/NI-approved, using a charger that is not IS/NI-approved,or failing to use the IS/NI programming adapter, creates arisk of explosion which could cause serious injury ordeath. For an up-to-date list of approved accessories,contact your regional Tait office.Warning Explosion hazard! Do not charge thebattery, or change the antenna, in a hazardous location.An explosion could cause serious injury or death.Warning Explosion hazard! You must use a batterycarry case when carrying a spare battery into a hazardousarea.
