User's Manual

,Canada RSS102 Issue 5 March 2015.
The device meets the Ministry of Health(Canada) Safety Code 6& Industry Canada RSS-102
exceed the FCC/IC RF exposure guidelines.
exposure levels, which exceed the FCC/IC’s occupational/controlled environment RF exposure limits.
time, or less, is important because this radio generates measurable RF energy exposure only
a RF exposure product label. Also, COVALUE’s user manual, or product manual, or separate
safety booklet includes information and operating instructions required to control your RF
exposure and to satisfy compliance requirements.
Compliance with RF Exposure Standards
COVALUE’s 2-way radio complies with the following RF energy exposure standards and
guidelines:
• United States Federal Communications Commission, Code of Federal Regulations; 47 CFR
§1.1307, 1.1310, 2.1091 and 2.1093
• American National Standards Institute (ANSI) / Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers
(IEEE) C95. 1-2005
• Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) C95.1-2005
RF Exposure Compliance and Control Guidelines and Operating Instructions
To control your exposure and ensure compliance with the occupational/controlled environment
exposure limits always adhere to the following procedures.
Guidelines:
• Do not remove the RF Exposure Label from the device.
• User awareness instructions should accompany device when transferred to other users.
• Do not use this device if the operational requirements described herein are not met.
Operating Instructions:
• Hold the radio in a vertical position in front of face with the microphone (and the other parts of
the radio, including the antenna) at least one inch (2.5 cm) away from the nose. Keeping the
radio at the proper distance is important because RF exposures decrease with distance from the
antenna. Antenna should be kept away from eyes.
• When worn on the body, always place the radio in a COVALUE’s approved clip, holder, holster,
case, or body harness for this product. Using approved body-worn accessories is important
because the use of COVALUE’s or other manufacturer’s non-approved accessories may result in
• If you are not using a body-worn accessory and are not using the radio in the intended use
position in front of the face, then ensure the antenna and the radio are kept at least 2.5 cm (one
inch) from the body when transmitting. Keeping the radio at the proper distance is important
because RF exposures decrease with increasing distance from the antenna.
• Use only manufacturer’s name approved supplied or replacement antennas, batteries, and
accessories. Use of non-manufacturer-name approved antennas, batteries, and accessories may
• For a list of COVALUE’s approved accessories (see the user manual)
IC RF exposure statement:IC RF exposure statement:IC RF exposure statement:
Transmit no more than the rated duty factor of 50 % of the time. To transmit (talk), push the
Push-To-Talk (PTT) button. To receive calls, release the PTT button. Transmitting 50 % of the
when transmitting (in terms of measuring for standards compliance).
the occupational/controlled environment RF exposure limits