User's Manual

Atlas PT Technical Manual
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1. General Information about the RV-PT
1.1 Congratulations!
Congratulations on your purchase of the ATLAS PT GPS transponder– the most
advanced UHF/VHF GPS transponder available today.
Please take a few minutes to read this manual carefully. The information presented here
will allow you to derive maximum performance from your radio modem. After reading it,
keep the manual handy for quick reference, in case questions arise later on.
1.2 NOTICE
There are no user-serviceable points inside this transceiver. All service work must be
referred to your Authorized Service Center or Raveon Technologies Service
Department.
1.3 Safety / Warning Information
Blasting Caps and Blasting Areas
To avoid possible interference with blasting operations, turn off this radio or remove the
battery pack 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.
Potentially Explosive Atmospheres
Turn off your radio prior to entering any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere.
Do not install this product for use in areas with potentially explosive atmospheres. Do
not remove, install, or charge batteries in such areas. Sparks in a potentially explosive
atmosphere can cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death.
Note: 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, areas where the air contains
chemicals or particles, such as grain, dust or metal powders, and any other area where you would
normally be advised to turn off your vehicle engine. Areas with potentially explosive atmospheres are
often but not always posted.
1.4 Lithium-Ion Battery Notice
This product contains two Lithium Ion battery cells.
U.S. Postal regulations, Federal Regulations, and other common carriers restrict the
shipment of products containing Lithium-Ion batteries. Consult your carrier before
shipping this product.
When sending the product by US mail, it should be mailed using surface carriers, and
the outside of the shipping container should have a notice:
Package Contains Primary Lithium Batteries
Never mail or ship damaged batteries.