Ericsson LBI-38732E manual Intrinsically Safe Usage, Battery Packs

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direction or moving to a higher elevation may also improve communication.

INTRINSICALLY SAFE USAGE

Selected portable radios with appropriate factory in- stalled F4 Options are certified as Intrinsically Safe by the Factory Mutual Research Corporation. Intrinsically Safe approval includes Class l, II, Ill, Division 1 hazard- ous locations in the presence of Groups C, D, E, F and G atmospheres. Non-Incendive approval includes ClassI, Division 2 hazardous locations in the presence of Groups A, B, C and D atmospheres.

Hazardous locations are defined in the National Elec- trical Code. Useful standards NFPA 437A and NFPA 437M for the classifications of hazardous areas can be ordered from the National Fire Protection Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269.

BATTERY PACKS

Only battery packs identified with a green latch shall be used with a portable radio that is rated and labeled as Factory Mutual Intrinsically Safe. Use of non-specified battery packs voids Factory Mutual approval. The follow- ing battery pack options are approved for use in intrinsi- cally safe radios:

PKPA5X

Rechargeable Battery Pack, Extra High

 

Capacity (Tall Case)

PKPA5W

Rechargeable Battery Pack, High Ca-

 

pacity (Short Case)

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Ericsson LBI-38732E manual Intrinsically Safe Usage, Battery Packs