Motorola 92FT3805, 92FT4856 Users Manual

Product Safety and RF Exposure

for Mobile Two-Way Radios Installed in Vehicles

or as Fixed Site Control Stations

BEFORE USING THIS RADIO, READ THIS BOOKLET WHICH
CONTAINS IMPORTANT OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR

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The information provided in this document supersedes the general safety
information contained in user guides published prior to February 2002.

Compliance with RF Energy Exposure Standards

NOTICE: This radio is intended for use in occupational/controlled

SAFE USAGE AND RF ENERGY AWARENESS AND CONTROL
INFORMATION FOR COMPLIANCE WITH RF ENERGY
EXPOSURE LIMITS IN APPLICABLE NATIONAL AND
INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS.

applications where users have been made aware of the potential
for exposure and can exercise control over their exposure. This
radio device is NOT authorized for general population, consumer
or similar use.

© Motorola, Inc. 2002
8000 W. Sunrise Blvd., Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33322
Printed in U.S.A. 7/02.

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Federal Communication Commission Regulations

The FCC has established limits for safe exposure to radio frequency (RF)
emissions from mobile two-way radios. The FCC requires manufacturers to
demonstrate compliance with RF exposure limits before mobile two-way
radios can be marketed in the U.S. When two-way radios are approved for
occupational/controlled environment exposure limits, the FCC requires
users to be fully aware of, and exercise control over, their exposure.
Awareness and control of RF exposure can be accomplished by education
or training through appropriate means such as information and instructions
in user manuals or safety booklets, or other appropriate means. This user
safety booklet includes useful information about RF exposure and helpful
instructions on how to control your RF exposure.

Your Motorola two-way radio is designed and tested to comply with a number of
national and international standards and guidelines (listed below) regarding
human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic energy. This radio complies

with the IEEE (FCC) and ICNIRP exposure limits for occupational/controlled
RF exposure environments at usage factors of up to 50% talk–50% listen. In

terms of measuring RF energy for compliance with FCC exposure guidelines,

your radio radiates measurable RF energy only while it is transmitting
(during talking), not when it is receiving (listening) or in standby mode.

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Your Motorola two-way radio complies with the following RF energy
exposure standards and guidelines:

• United States Federal Communications Commission, Code of Federal
Regulations; 47CFR part 2 sub-part J

• American National Standards Institute (ANSI) / Institute of Electrical and
Electronic Engineers (IEEE) C95. 1-1992

• Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) C95.1-1999 Edition

• International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) 1998

• Ministry of Health (Canada) Safety Code 6. Limits of Human Exposure to
Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Fields in the Frequency Range from 3 kHz to
300 GHz, 1999

• Australian Communications Authority Radiocommunications (Electromagnetic
Radiation - Human Exposure) Standard, 2001

• ANATEL, Brasil Regulatory Authority, Resolution 256 (April 11, 2001)
“additional requirements for SMR, cellular and PCS product certification.”

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Compliance and Control Guidelines and Operating Instructions for
Mobile Two-Way Radios Installed in Ve hicles

To control your exposure and ensure compliance with the occupational/
controlled environment exposure limits, always adhere to the following
procedures:

• To transmit (talk), push the Push-To-Talk (PTT) button; to receive, release
the PTT button. Transmit only when people outside the vehicle are at least
the minimum lateral distance away (as shown in the table below) from a

properly installed, externally-mounted antenna.
The table below lists the minimum lateral distance for bystanders in an
uncontrolled environment from the transmitting antenna at several different
ranges of rated radio power for mobile radios installed in a vehicle.

Rated Power of Vehicle-Installed

Mobile Two-way Radio

Less than 7 watts 8 inches (20 centimeters)

7 to 15 watts 1 foot (30 centimeters)

16 to 50 watts 2 feet (60 centimeters)

51 to 110 watts 3 feet (90 centimeters)

• Install mobile antennas at the center of the roof or the center of the trunk
deck. These mobile antenna installation guidelines are limited to metal
body vehicles. The antenna installation must additionally be in
accordance with:

- The requirements of the antenna manufacturer/supplier

- Instructions in the Radio Installation Manual

Minimum Lateral Distance from

Transmitting Antenna

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Use only the Motorola-approved, supplied antenna or a Motorola­approved replacement antenna. Use of non–Motorola-approved antennas,

modifications, or attachments could damage the radio and may violate FCC
regulations.

• For a list of Motorola-approved antennas, visit the following web site:
http://www.motorola.com/cgiss/index.shtml

For additional information on exposure requirements or other training
information, visit http://www.motorola.com/rfhealth

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Compliance and Control Guidelines and Operati ng Instruction s for
Mobile Two-Way Radios Installed as Fixed Site Control Stations

If mobile radio equipment is installed at a fixed location and operated as a control
station or as a fixed unit, the antenna installation must comply with the following
requirements in order to ensure optimal performance and compliance with the RF
energy exposure limits in the standards and guidelines listed on page 3:

• The antenna should be mounted outside the building on the roof or a tower if at
all possible.

• As with all fixed site antenna installations, it is the responsibility of the licensee
to manage the site in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements and
may require additional compliance actions such as site survey measurements,
signage, and site access restrictions in order to ensure that exposure limits are
not exceeded.

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Electromagnetic Interference/Compatibility

NOTE: Nearly every electronic device is susceptible to electromagnetic

interference (EMI) if inadequately shielded, designed, or otherwise
configured for electromagnetic compatibility. It may be necessary to
conduct compatibility testing to determine if any electronic equipment used
in or around vehicles or near fixed site antenna is sensitive to external RF
energy or if any procedures need to be followed to eliminate or mitigate the
potential for interaction between the radio transmitter and the equipment
or device.

Facilities

To avoid electromagnetic interference and/or compatibility conflicts, turn off your
radio in any facility where posted notices instruct you to do so. Hospitals or

health care facilities may be using equipment that is sensitive to external RF
energy.

Vehicles

To avoid possible interaction between the radio transmitter and any vehicle
electronic control modules, for example, ABS, engine, or transmission controls,
the radio should be installed only by an experienced installer and that the
following precautions be used when installing the radio:

1. Refer to the manufacturer’s instructions or other technical bulletins or
recommendations on radio installation.

2. Before installing the radio, determine the location of the electronic control
modules and their harnesses in the vehicle.

3. Route all radio wiring, including the antenna transmission line, as far away as
possible from the electronic control units and associated wiring.

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Driver Safety

Check the laws and regulations on the use of radios in the area where you drive.
Always obey them.

When using your radio while driving, please:

• Give full attention to driving and to the road.

• Pull off the road and park before making or answering a call if driving
conditions so require.

Operational Warnings

For Vehicles With an Air Bag

Do not mount or place a mobile radio in the area over an air bag

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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 occupants of the vehicle.

Potentially Explosive Atmospheres

Turn off your radio prior to entering any area with a potentially
explosive atmosphere. Sparks in a potentially explosive
atmosphere can cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily
injury or even death.

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, and areas where the air
contains chemicals or particles such as grain, dust or metal
powders. Areas with potentially explosive atmospheres are often,
but not always, posted.

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Blasting Caps and Blasting Areas

To avoid possible interference with blasting operations, turn off

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your radio when you are near electrical blasting caps, in a blasting
area, or in areas posted: “Turn off two-way radio.” Obey all signs
and instructions.

For radios installed in vehicles fueled by liquefied petroleum gas,
refer to the (U.S.) National Fire Protection Association standard,
NFPA 58, for storage, handling, and/or container information. For a
copy of the LP-gas standard, NFPA 58, contact the National Fire
Protection Association, One Battery Park, Quincy, MA.

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Normas de seguridad y exposición a la energía de

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RF al usar radios bidireccionales móviles

instalados en vehículos o como estaciones de

control en emplazamientos fijos

ANTES DE USAR EL RADIO LEA ESTE FOLLETO, EL CUAL
CONTIENE INSTRUCCIONES DE OPERACIÓN IMPORTANTES

Precaución

La información incluida en este documento reemplaza la información de
seguridad general contenida en los manuales de usuario publicados antes de
febrero de 2002.

Conformidad con las normas de exposición a la energía de RF

AVISO: Este radio fue diseñado para uso en entornos ocupacionales o

PARA SU USO SEGURO, E INFORMACIÓN SOBRE LA ENERGÍA
DE RF Y SU CONTROL, A FIN DE GARANTIZAR CONFORMIDAD
CON LOS LÍMITES DE EXPOSICIÓN A LA ENERGÍA DE
RADIOFRECUENCIA ESTABLECIDOS EN LAS NORMAS
NACIONALES E INTERNACIONALES APLICABLES.

controlados, donde los usuarios han sido advertidos acerca del
peligro al que se exponen y están en capacidad de controlar el
riesgo. Esta unidad de radio NO está aprobada para la venta al
público en general en el mercado de consumo masivo.

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Regulaciones de la Comisión Federal de Comunicaciones de EE.UU. (FCC)

La FCC ha establecido límites para la exposición prudente a las emisiones
de radiofrecuencia (RF) de radios bidireccionales móviles. La FCC exige a
los fabricantes demostrar que sus radios bidireccionales móviles cumplen
con los límites de exposición a la energía de RF para poder comercializarlos
en el mercado estadounidense. Cuando un radio bidireccional ha sido
aprobado por cumplir con los límites de exposición en entornos
ocupacionales o controlados, la FCC exige que los usuarios estén
plenamente conscientes del peligro al que se exponen y estén en capacidad
de controlar el riesgo. La toma de consciencia y el control de la exposición
a la energía de RF se pueden lograr mediante instrucción o capacitación
con los medios apropiados como, por ejemplo, la información e
instrucciones proporcionadas en manuales de usuario o folletos de
seguridad. Este folleto de seguridad incluye información acerca de la
exposición a la energía de RF e instrucciones útiles sobre cómo controlar
dicha exposición.

Este radio bidireccional Motorola ha sido diseñado y verificado para garantizar su
compatibilidad con las siguientes normas y recomendaciones nacionales e
internacionales relacionadas con la exposición de los seres humanos a la energía
electromagnética de radiofrecuencia: este radio cumple con los límites de

exposición establecidos por el IEEE (FCC) y la ICNIRP para entornos
ocupacionales o con control de exposición a la energía de radiofrecuencia,
a ciclos de trabajo de hasta 50% (50% transmisión / 50% recepción). En lo

que respecta a la medición de energía de RF para la determinación de
conformidad con las pautas de exposición de la FCC, el radio irradia energía de
RF medible sólo cuando está transmitiendo (cuando el usuario está hablando), no
cuando está recibiendo (cuando el usuario está oyendo) ni cuando está en
reposo.

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