User Manual

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The energy levels associated with radio
frequency energy, including both radio
waves and microwaves, are not great
enough to cause ionization of atoms and
molecules. Therefore, RF energy is a type of
non-ionizing radiation. Other types of
non-ionizing radiation include visible light,
infrared radiation (heat), and other forms of
electromagnetic radiation with relatively low
frequencies.
While RF energy does not ionize particles,
large amounts can increase body
temperatures and cause tissue damage. Two
areas of the body, the eyes and the testes,
are particularly vulnerable to RF heating
because there is relatively little blood flow in
them to carry away excess heat.
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