Alinco DJ-S17 - Manual (Page 8)

Warning
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Lightning
Any person is not safe outdoor during thunderstorm and lightning. This condition is
getting worse if somebody keeps a hand-held radio; chances of being hit by lightning are
doubled since lightning may hit a radio antenna as well. At this time, there is no hand-
held radio having any kind of protection against lightning current (which is higher than
10 kA.). Note also that no car provides adequate protection of its passengers or drivers
against lightning as well. Therefore, Alinco will not take responsibility for any danger
associated with using its hand-held radios outdoor or inside the car during lightning.
Limited Power Source
Adhering to the requirement of the following warning ensures compliance of the
transceiver with the safety standard for information technology equipment, EN 60950-
1. Please note that the transceiver enclosure only provides mechanical protection of
its internal parts; it will not contain a fire within the device if the fire starts under
certain fault conditions. Alinco will not take responsibility for any fire hazard
associated with powering the transceiver or charging its batteries using a power source
which does not belong to the limited power sources in the meaning of EN 60950-1.
Excluded from possible use with the transceiver are most car cigarette lighters and
some DC (AC/DC) power supplies. Make sure that the power supply used with the
transceiver is a limited power source.
Water-proof
The IEC 60529/IPX7 is an European system of test specification standards for
classifying the degrees of protection provided by the enclosures of electrical
equipment. An IPX7 designation means that the unit withstands immersion in one
meter (approx 3ft) of still water for up to 30 minutes.
The factory guarantees this grade for 1 year provided all the jack covers are properly
and securely closed. However, please understand that this unit is NOT an IPX7
COMPLIANT, but compatible; we have tested and approved at our engineering stage
that this product meets the requirement of IPX7 but we do not test it unit-by-unit at the
factory before delivery. Please understand that water-pressure such as washing the
unit with running water may cause damage to the unit and voids warranty. Never
immerse the unit uselessly under the water (V/UHF signal does not propagate in water
at all). If the unit is dropped in water, please pick it up immediately and wipe with a
clean dry cloth. Use only specified water-proof accessories when the unit is intended
for use in rainy/wet conditions.
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