Icom HM-184UL User manual

INSTRUCTIONS
WATERPROOF SPEAKER MICROPHONE
Thank you for choosing this Icom product.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely
before using this product.
HM-184UL
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Combination with transceivers listed below:
• IC-M85UL
• IC-F52D-UL
• IC-F62D-UL Intrinsically safe:
Class I, Division 1, Groups C D;
Class II, Division 1, Groups E F G;
Class III. T3C.
Non-incendive:
Class I, Division 2, Groups A B C D.
Ambient temperature:
–20°C (–4°F) ~ +60°C (+140°F)
PRECAUTIONS
RWARNING! NEVER use the microphone with an
unspecied transceiver. It may present a risk of re or
explosion. Only the transceiver listed to the right is tested
and approved for use with this microphone.
RWARNING! NEVER immerse the connector in water. If
the connector becomes wet, be sure to dry before attaching
it to the transceiver.
CAUTION: DO NOT use or place the microphone out of the
specied temperature range of the transceiver (Refer to the
transceiverʼs instruction manual) and the microphone itself
(–30°C or above +60°C (–22˚F to +140˚F)).
CAUTION: DO NOT use harsh solvents such as benzine
or alcohol to clean the microphone, as they will damage the
microphone’s surfaces.
CAUTION: DO NOT modify the microphone for any reason.
Repair should be done at authorized Icom service center
only. Waterproong cannot be guaranteed if you open the
microphone yourself, or have it done at a non-authorised
dealer/service center.
CAUTION: Attach the speaker-microphone’s connector
securely to prevent an accidental radio dropping or water
intrusion in the connector.
BE CAREFUL! The microphone meets IPX7 requirements
for waterproof protection. However, once the microphone
has been dropped, waterproof protection cannot be
guaranteed because of possible damage to the microphone
or the waterproof seal.
Be sure to turn OFF the transceiver when attaching to the
transceiver or detaching from the transceiver. Otherwise a
malfunction may occur, or may damage the transceiver or
microphone.
To detach the belt clip:
1. Pinch the clip (1).
2. Then slide the belt clip in the direction of the arrow (2).
To attach the belt clip:
zSlide the belt clip in the direction of the arrow (3) until the
belt clip is locked and makes a ‘click’ sound.
12
3
The clip rotates
360 degrees in
45 degree steps.
UL INFORMATION
Classication Rating of HM-184UL depends on Classication
Rating of th transceiver that is combined with it.
Combination with transceivers listed below:
• IC-F3261D-UL
• IC-F3263D-UL
• IC-F4261D-UL
• IC-F4263D-UL
Non-incendive:
Class I, Division 2, Groups A B C D T5 (≤100°C).
Ambient temperature:
–20°C (–4°F) ~ +40°C (104°F)
USING THE BELT CLIP • For the details on combinations and the classication
rating, refer to the transceiver’s instruction manual.
• Where the contents of this instruction conicts with the
contents of the transceiver’s instruction manual, the
contents of the transceiver’s instruction manual take
precedence.

1-1-32 Kamiminami, Hirano-ku, Osaka 547-0003, Japan A7546W-1EX Printed in Japan
Aug. 2019 © 2019 Icom Inc.
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USING THE MICROPHONE
[PTT]
Speaker
Microphone Belt clip To attach:
Attach the connector of the speaker microphone to the multi
connector on the transceiver and tighten the screw.
Turn OFF the transceiver before attaching or
detaching the microphone.
NOTE:
• NEVER immerse the connector in water. If the connector
becomes wet, BE SURE to dry it before attaching to the
transceiver.
• To maximize the readability of your transmitted audio, hold
the microphone approximately 5 to 10 cm (2 to 4 inches)
from your mouth, and then speak at your normal voice
level.
Screw
Coin
Turn OFF
CAUTION: Firmly attach to the multi
connector, but do not overtighten. A loose
connection will allow water intrusion into the
connector. Over-tightening the connection
can damage the transceiver.