NX-230EX/ NX-330EX
SAFETY MANUAL
FOR HAZARDOUS LOCATIONS
This manual includes additional information to the
Instruction Manual.
© B62-2450-20
ATEX AND IECEx APPROVAL
Please read this manual very carefully before
using the transceiver
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
This manual contains safety information and recommendations
that must be complied with in order to guarantee the safe
function of the transceiver under conditions recommended
by JVC KENWOOD. Non compliance with these safety
recommendations and instructions may have dangerous
consequences, infringe regulations or void the safety
certication.
For operating this transceiver in a location where hazardous
concentrations of ammable materials exist, users are advised
to be familiar with the subject of intrinsic safety.
SAFETY REGULATIONS
When using the transceiver the user is required to follow
the usual safety advice to prevent any dangerously unsafe
situations.
• Do not use the transceiver with equipment not certied by ATEX/
IECEx. An explosion or re may result.
• Do not use the transceiver with Battery pack, accessories or options
in a hazardous atmosphere if they have been physically damaged.
An explosion or re may result.
• To prevent ignition within a hazardous atmosphere, the battery pack
must only be charged in areas known to be non-hazardous. Battery
Chargers are not ATEX/ IECEx approved products and are not to
be brought into or used in hazardous locations. Use only Battery
Chargers specied by JVC KENWOOD.
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• Do not disassemble or modify ATEX/ IECEx approved products.
• ATEX/ IECEx approved products may be repaired only by an ATEX/
IECEx approved, JVC KENWOOD designated Authorized Service
Center.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS FOR SAFE USE
• Do not expose to permanent UV light.
For Mining:
• Do not expose the equipment to high impact risks.
• Do not expose to oils, greases and hydraulic liquids for mining
applications.
• Do not remove the battery pack in hazardous locations.
MARKING AND MEANING
:Mining
:Gas
:Dust
:All
:Mining
:Gas
:Dust
Equipment group
I: Mining
II: All other explosive areas
Equipment category
M2: Mining; must be switched o in case of redamp
2G: Gas; can be used in Zone 1, 2
2D: Dust; can be used in Zone 21, 22
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