BI LOC8 - Electromagnetic Interference and Compatibility; Operational Warnings

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Preface LOC8 User Guide

While there may be differences between the SAR levels of various phones and at various

positions, they all meet the government requirement for safe exposure. Additional

information on Specific Absorption Rates (SAR) can be found on the Cellular

Telecommunications Industry Association (CTIA) website at http://www.ctia.org.

Electromagnetic Interference/Compatibility

Nearly every electronic device is susceptible to electromagnetic interference (EMI) if

inadequately shielded, designed, or otherwise configured for electromagnetic

compatibility.

Facilities

To avoid electromagnetic interference and/or compatibility conflicts, obey all facility

posted notices about cellular phones. Hospitals or health care facilities may be using

equipment that is sensitive to external RF energy.

Aircraft

Per Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations cellular phones should be

turned off when on board an aircraft. Any use of a radio product must be in

accordance with applicable regulations per airline crew instructions.

Medical Devices

If a person using the LOC8 system also uses any personal medical devices (i.e.

pacemaker, hearing aid, etc.), consult the manufacturer of the personal medical device

to determine if it is adequately shielded from RF energy. A physician may be able to

assist in obtaining this information.

Operational Warnings

There are certain areas where you should avoid operation of any radio product.

Potentially Explosive Atmospheres

Turn off any radio product prior to entering any area with a potentially explosive

atmosphere unless it is a radio product type especially qualified for use as “Intrinsically

Safe” (for example, Factory Mutual, CSA (Canadian Standards Association), or UL-

approved). Do not remove, install, or charge batteries in such areas. Sparks in a

potentially explosive atmosphere can cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily

injury or even death.

NOTE: The areas with potentially explosive atmospheres referred to above

include fueling areas, such as below decks 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. Areas with

potentially explosive atmospheres are often but not always posted.