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Important Safety Information

For your own safety, and for the safety of your passengers and/or crew, be sure to read the following important notices.

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Risk of Electric Shock

Potentially lethal voltages are present within the ICM. To avoid electric shock, do not open the chassis enclosure.

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Risk of Electric Shock

If any component of the TracPhone system becomes damaged and/or no longer functions normally, disconnect it from vessel power, secure it from unintended operation, and contact KVH Technical Support (see Contacting KVH Technical Support). All repairs or modifications must be performed by a trained, KVH-certified technician.

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Risk of Explosion

Do not operate the ICM (or any other electrical device) in an environment where flammable gases, vapors, or dusts are present.

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Risk of Electric Shock

Failure to ground the TracPhone system properly to ship’s ground will cause an unsafe floating ground condition, risking potentially lethal electric shock. Refer to the Installation Guide for details on the proper grounding of the equipment.

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RF Radiation Hazard
The antenna transmits up to 3 watts of radio frequency (RF) energy that is potentially harmful. Whenever the system is powered on, make sure everyone stays more than 32 feet (10 m) away from the antenna. No hazard exists directly below the antenna.