Content Source: Polaris Power® P3200iE Owner’s Manual (9931063 R03) > Safety Chapter

IMPORTANT

The Owner's Manual for this vehicle contains warnings, instructions and other information you must read and fully understand before safely riding or performing maintenance on this vehicle.Always follow the warnings and instructions in Owner's Manual.

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Noise Level

The following noise chart lists average decibel levels for everyday sounds and appliances.
Danger Level Sound Decibel Level Permissible Exposure Time Safety Recommendation
Painful Impulse Noise Fireworks (3 ft) / Shotgun Blast 150 dBP Not safe for any period of time. Avoid exposure. Not safe for any period of time.
Firearms 140 dBP Not safe for any period of time.
Painful Steady Noise Jackhammer 130 dB(A) Not safe for any period of time.
Jet Plane Takeoff / Siren 120 dB(A) Not safe for any period of time.
Extremely Loud MP3 Player Max Output / Rock Concert 112 dB(A) ~ 1 minute Wear earplugs or earmuffs.
Leaf Blower / Snow Blower 106 dB(A) > 4 minutes
Hair Dryer / Blender 94 dB(A) 1 hour
Very Loud Passing motorcycle / Gas Lawn Mower 91 dB(A) 2 hours
Loud Busy Traffic / Vacuum Cleaner 85 dB(A) 8 hours No protection required.
Moderate Generator / Group Conversation 70 dB(A) Unlimited
Dishwasher / Clothes Dryer 60 dB(A) Unlimited
Moderate Rainfall 50 dB(A) Unlimited
Raindrop / Quiet Room 40 dB(A) Unlimited
Faint Whispering 30 dB(A) Unlimited

Hearing Protection

Earmuffs are worn over the ears. They must completely surround the ear and fit snugly to reduce sound. Quality earmuffs, worn properly, can block up to 30 decibels of noise.
Earplugs are inserted into the ear to completely block the ear canal. Quality earplugs can reduce noise by up to 30 decibels.

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