User Manual

FCC RF Exposure Compliance Requirements -
for Occupational Use Only
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC), with its action
in General Docket 93-62, November 7, 1997, has adopted a
safety standard for human exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC regulated equipment.
Topaz3 / Maxon subscribes to the same safety standard for the
use of its products. Proper operation of this radio will result in
user exposure far below the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) and Federal Communications Commission limits.
Antennas used for this transmitter must not exceed an antenna gain of 0dBd. The radio must be used in vehicle-mount config-
urations with a maximum operating duty factor not exceeding 50%, in typical push-to-talk configurations. This radio is NOT
approved for use by the general population in an uncontrolled environment. This radio is restricted to occupational use, work
related operations only where radio operator must have the knowledge to control the exposure conditions of its passengers
and bystanders by maintaining the minimum separation distance of 47.7 inches (121 cm) between any persons and the antenna.
Failure to observe these restrictions will result in exceeding the FCC RF exposure limits.
CAUTION - DO NOT transmit for more than 50% of total radio use time (50% duty cycle). Transmitting more than 50% of the
time can cause FCC RF exposure compliance requirements to be exceeded. The radio is transmitting when the “TX” icon on
the radio display is illuminated. You can cause the radio to transmit by pressing the P-T-T button on the radio’s microphone.
CAUTION - DO NOT operate the transmitter of ML3215, ML3245 mobile radios when someone
(bystanders) outside the vehicle is within 47.7 inches (121 cm) of the antenna.
Antenna installation must be limited to the center of the roof-top of a vehicle where the passengers are below the metallic
ground plane (roof-top) to ensure compliance.
NOTE: This radio operates in FCC regulated frequency bands.
All radios must be licensed by the FCC before use. Because this radio contains a transmitter, Federal law prohibits
unauthorized use or adjustments of this radio.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause
harmful interference.
Safety
CAUTION - DO NOT operate the transmitter of any radio unless all RF connectors are secure and any open
connectors are properly terminated.
CAUTION - DO NOT operate the radio near electrical blasting caps or in an explosive atmosphere.
CAUTION - All equipment must be properly grounded for safe operation.
WARNING - DO NOT allow children to operate transmitter - equipped radio equipment.
WARNING - All equipment should be serviced by a qualified technician.
WARNING - It is mandatory that radio installations in vehicles fueled by liquefied petroleum gas conform to the following
standard: National Fire Protection Association Standard NFPA 58 applies to radio installations in vehicles fueled
by liquefied petroleum (LP) gas with LP gas container in the trunk or other sealed-off space
within the interior of the vehicle. This standard requires that:
1. Any space containing radio equipment shall be isolated by a seal from the space in which the LP gas container and its
fittings are located.
2. Remote (outside) filling connections shall be vented to the outside.