Safety and General Information
Medical Devices
Pacemakers
The Advanced Medical Technology Association (AdvaMed) recommends that a minimum separation of 6 inches (15 cm) be maintained between a wireless modem product and a pacemaker. These recommendations are consistent with those of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Persons with pacemakers should:
•ALWAYS keep the modem product more than 6 inches (15 cm) from their pacemaker when the modem product is turned ON.
•Turn the modem product OFF immediately if you have any reason to suspect that interference is taking place.
Hearing Aids
Some digital wireless modem products may interfere with some hearing aids. In the event of such interference, you may want to consult your hearing aid manufacturer to discuss alternatives.
Other Medical Devices
If you use any other personal medical device, consult the manufacturer of your device to determine if it is adequately shielded from RF energy. Your physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this information.
Operational Warnings | ! | |
For Vehicles with an Air Bag | ||
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Do not place a portable modem product in the area over the air bag or in the air bag deployment area. Air bags inflate with great force. If a portable modem is placed in the air bag deployment area and the air bag inflates, the modem product may be propelled with great force and cause serious injury to occupants of the vehicle.
Potentially Explosive Atmospheres
Turn off your modem product prior to entering any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere, unless it is a modem product type especially qualified for use in such areas as “Intrinsically Safe” (for example, Factory Mutual, CSA, or UL approved). Sparks in a potentially explosive atmosphere can cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death.
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