Helpful Tips. Motorola ASTRO APX 7000 Series, APX 7000L, ASTRO APX 6000XE Series

Helpful Tips

Radio Care

Caution:

• Your radio casting has a vent port that allows for pressure equalization in the radio. Never poke this vent with any objects, such as needles, tweezers, or screwdrivers.This could create leak paths into the radio and the radio’s submergibility will be lost.

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• Your radio is designed to be submerged to a maximum depth of 6 feet, with a maximum submersion time of 2 hours.

Exceeding either maximum limit may result in damage to the radio.

• Elastomer technology materials used for seals in rugged portable radios can age with time and environmental exposure.

Therefore, Motorola recommends that rugged radios be checked annually as a preventive measure in order to assure the watertight integrity of the radio. Motorola details the disassembly, test, and reassembly procedures along with necessary test equipment needed to inspect, maintain and troubleshoot radio seals in the radio’s service manual.

• If the radio battery contact area has been submerged in water, dry and clean the radio battery contacts before attaching a battery to the radio. Otherwise, the water could short-circuit the radio.

• If the radio has been submerged in water, shake the radio well so that any water that may be trapped inside the speaker grille and microphone port can be removed.

Otherwise, the water will decrease the audio quality of the radio.

• Do

not

disassemble the radio. This could damage radio seals and result in leak paths into the radio. Any radio maintenance should be performed only by a qualified radio technician.

Cleaning Your Radio

Caution:

Do

not

use solvents to clean your radio as most chemicals may permanently damage the radio housing and textures.

Do

not

submerge the radio in the detergent solution.

To clean the external surfaces of your radio, follow the procedure described next.

1

Combine one teaspoon of mild dishwashing detergent to one gallon of water (0.5% solution).

2

Apply the solution sparingly with a stiff, nonmetallic, shortbristled brush, making sure excess detergent does not get entrapped near the connectors, controls or crevices. Dry the radio thoroughly with a soft, lint-free cloth.

3

Clean battery contacts with a lint-free cloth to remove dirt or grease.

Proper Ways to Handle the Radio

• Do

not

pound, drop, or throw the radio unnecessarily. Never carry the radio by the antenna.

• Avoid subjecting the radio to an excess of liquids.

Do not submerge the radio unless it is a ruggedized.

• Avoid subjecting the radio to corrosives, solvents or chemicals.

• Do

not

disassemble the radio.

• Keep the accessory-connector cover in place until ready to use the connector. Replace the cover immediately once the accessory has been disconnected.

• When charging the radio using a wall mounted charger, the radio must be turned off. Otherwise, the Man Down Alert and Emergency may be accidentally triggered.

Radio Service and Repair

Proper repair and maintenance procedures will assure efficient operation and long life for this product. A Motorola maintenance agreement will provide expert service to keep this and all other communication equipment in perfect operating

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condition. A nationwide service organization is provided by Motorola to support maintenance services. Through its maintenance and installation program, Motorola makes available the finest service to those desiring reliable, continuous communications on a contract basis. For a contract service agreement, please contact your nearest Motorola service or sales representative, or an authorized Motorola dealer.

Express Service Plus (ESP) is an optional extended service coverage plan, which provides for the repair of this product for an additional period of either one or two years beyond the normal expiration date of the standard warranty. For more information about ESP, contact the Motorola Radio Support Center at 3761

South Central Avenue, Rockford, IL 61102 (800)

227-6772 / (847)725-4200.

Battery Care

Battery Charge Status

Your radio can indicate the battery’s charge status through:

• the LED and sounds.

• the fuel gauge icon on the display.

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LED and Sounds

When your battery is low:

• the LED blinks red when the

PTT

button is pressed.

• you hear a low-battery “chirp” (short, high-pitched tone).

Fuel Gauge Icons

A blinking fuel gauge icon ( ) is displayed only when the battery voltage drops to low level. In this case, replace the battery with a fully charged one.

Gauge Battery Charge

76% to 100% full

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51% to 75%

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26% to 50%

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Gauge Battery Charge

11% to 25%

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10% or less (at 10%, the gauge begins blinking)

Battery Recycling and Disposal

In the U.S. and Canada, Motorola participates in the nationwide Rechargeable Battery Recycling

Corporation (RBRC) program for battery collection and recycling. Many retailers and dealers participate in this program.

For the of the drop-off facility closest to you, access

RBRC's Internet web site at

www.rbrc.com

or call

1-800-8-BATTERY. This internet site and telephone number also provide other useful information concerning recycling options for consumers, businesses, and governmental agencies.

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These are for IMPRES

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battery operation only.

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