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Areas with potentially explosive atmosphere are often, but not always, clearly marked. Turn the radio
OFF when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere. It is rare, but not impossible that the
radio or its accessories could generate sparks.
• Interference To Vehicular Electronic Systems - Electronic fuel injection systems, electronic anti-
skid braking systems, electronic cruise control systems, etc., are typical of the types of electronic
devices that can malfunction due to the lack of protection from radio frequency (RF) energy present
when transmitting. If the vehicle contains such equipment, consult the dealer for the make of vehicle
and enlist his aid in determining if such electronic circuits perform normally when the radio is
transmitting.
• Electric Blasting Caps - To prevent accidental detonation of electric blasting caps, DO NOT use two-
way radios within 1000 feet (305 meters) of blasting operations. Always obey the “Turn Off Two-
Way Radios” (or equivalent) signs posted where electric blasting caps are being used. (OSHA
Standard: 1926.900).
• Radio Frequency Energy - To prevent burns or related physical injury from radio frequency energy,
do not operate the transmitter when anyone outside of the vehicle is within the minimum safe distance
from the antenna as specified in Table 1-1. Refer to Section 1.2 for additional information.
• Vehicles Powered by Liquefied Petroleum (LP) Gas - Radio installation in vehicles powered by
liquefied petroleum gas, where the LP gas container is in the trunk or other sealed-off space within the
interior of the vehicle, must conform to the National Fire Protection Association standard NFPA 58.
This requires:
The space containing the radio equipment must be isolated by a seal from the space containing
the LP gas container and its fittings.
Outside filling connections must be used for the LP gas container.
The LP gas container space shall be vented to the outside of the vehicle.
• Vehicles Equipped with Airbags - For driver and passenger safety, avoid mounting the radio’s control
head (or any other component) above or near airbag deployment areas. In addition to driver-side and
passenger-side front-impact airbags, some vehicles may also be equipped with side-impact airbags. For
occupant safety, verify the location of all airbags within the vehicle before installing the radio
equipment.
1.7 SAFE DRIVING RECOMMENDATIONS
The American Automobile Association (AAA) advocates the following key safe driving recommendations:
• Read the literature on the safe operation of the radio.
• Keep both hands on the steering wheel and the microphone in its hanger whenever the vehicle is in motion.
• Place calls only when the vehicle is stopped.
• When talking from a moving vehicle is unavoidable, drive in the slower lane. Keep conversations brief.
• If a conversation requires taking notes or complex thought, stop the vehicle in a safe place and continue
the call.
• Whenever using a mobile radio, exercise caution.
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