Safety Information and Warnings
Information on Safe Operation
Read This Information Before Using Your CRYSTAL Radio. The operation of your UHF radio in
Australia is subject to conditions in the following license:
In Australia the ACMA Radio communications (Citizen Band Radio Stations) and in New Zealand by
MED the General User Radio License for Citizen Band Radio.
Safety and general use whilst in a vehicle
Check the State and Federal laws and regulations regarding the use of two way radios in the area
where you drive, and always obey them.
For Vehicles fitted with Air Bags
Do not place your hand piece in the area over an air bag or in the air bag deployment area. Air
bags inflate with great force. If a radio is placed in the air bag deployment area and the air bag
inflates, the radio may be propelled with great force and cause serious injury to the occupants of
the vehicle.
Batteries
All batteries can cause property damage and/or bodily injury such as burns if conductive material
such as jewellery, keys, or beaded chains touches exposed terminals. The material may complete
an electrical circuit (short circuit) and become quite hot. Exercise care in handling any charged
battery, particularly when placing it inside a pocket, purse, or other container with metal objects.
Do not replace or charge batteries in a potentially explosive atmosphere. Contact sparking may
occur while installing or removing batteries and cause an explosion.
Potentially Explosive Atmospheres
Turn your radio OFF when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere. Sparks in such
areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in injury or even death.
NOTE:
Areas with
potentially explosive atmospheres are often, but not always clearly marked. They include fueling
areas such as below deck on boats; fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities; areas where the
air contains chemicals or particles, such as grain, dust, or metal powders; and any other area
where you would normally be advised to turn off your vehicle engine.
Blasting Caps and Areas
To avoid possible interference with blasting operations, turn your radio OFF near electrical blasting
caps or in a “blasting area” or in areas posted: “Turn off the two way radio.” Obey all signs and
instructions.
Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy
Your CRYSTAL two-way radio complies with Australian Communications Authority Radio
communications (Electromagnetic Radiation-Human Exposure) Standard, 2003. To assure optimal
radio performance and make sure human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic energy is
within the guidelines set out in the above standards always adhere to the following procedures.
