10 For your safetyFor your safetyBefore using your radio, please read the followingimportant safety and compliance information.Intrinsically Safe radios andaccessoriesIntrinsically Safe (IS) radios and accessories are certifiedby a third party to be safe to use in particular hazardouslocations, or in potentially explosive atmospheres.Warning IS certification applies only while the product isused in accordance with these instructions.Warning Ensure that the ratings printed on a label onthe equipment will permit your IS radio and accessories tobe used in your hazardous location. Refer also to "Ratingmatching" on page 14.Warning Use only a Tait-supplied, IS-approved battery,charger, antenna, audio accessory, carry accessory orprogramming adapter with an IS radio. Fitting a battery oraccessory that is not IS-approved, using a charger that isnot IS-approved, or failing to use the IS programmingadapter, creates a risk of explosion which could causeserious injury or death. For an up-to-date list of approvedaccessories, contact your regional Tait office.Warning Do not charge the battery, or change theantenna, in a hazardous location. An explosion couldcause serious injury or death.Warning You must use a battery carry case whencarrying a spare battery into a hazardous area.
