Motorola ASTRO XTS 3000 User Manual

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Ensuring Radio
Submersibility
Introduction ASTRO XTS 3000 R radio models meet the stringent requirements of
U. S. MIL-STD-810C, Method 512.1, Procedure I, MIL-STD-810D,
Method 512.2, Procedure I, and MIL-STD-810E, Method 512.3,
Procedure I, which require the radio to maintain watertight integrity
when immersed in three feet of water for two hours @ 27º ∆T. Radios
shipped from the Motorola factory have passed the water immersion
test and should not be disassembled. If disassembly is necessary, refer
to qualified service personnel and service shops capable of restoring
the watertight integrity of the radio.
It is strongly recommended that maintenance of the radio
be deferred to qualified service personnel and service
shops. This is of paramount importance as irreparable
damage to the radio can result from service by
unauthorized persons. If disassembly is necessary,
unauthorized attempts to repair the radio may void any existing
warranties or extended performance agreements with Motorola. It is
also recommended that submersibility be checked annually by
qualified service personnel.
If the radio has been submersed in water, shake the radio well to
remove any water that may be trapped inside the speaker grille and
microphone port. Otherwise, the water will decrease the audio quality
of the radio. Dry the radio and battery.
If the radio’s battery contact area has been exposed to water, dry the
battery contacts (both on the radio and the battery) before attaching
the battery to the radio. Otherwise, the water could short-circuit the
radio.
If the radio has been submersed in corrosive medium (such as salt
water), rinse the radio and battery in fresh water, and dry the radio and
battery.
If cleaning is desired, use a diluted solution of mild dishwashing
detergent and fresh water (one teaspoon of detergent to one gallon of
water).
General Information To ensure that the radio is truly a watertight unit, special testing, test
procedures, and specialized test equipment are required. The special
testing involves a vacuum check of the radio and pressure testing
(troubleshooting) for water leaks if the vacuum check fails. The
specialized test equipment is needed to perform the vacuum check and
pressure testing, if required.
Specialized Test
Equipment
Vacuum Pump Kit,
NLN9839
The vacuum pump kit includes a vacuum pump with gauge, and a
vacuum hose. An adapter with gasket (NTN9279A), which must be
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Motorola ASTRO XTS 3000 Specifications

General

Brand	Motorola
Model	ASTRO XTS 3000
Category	Radio
Language	English