Paradise 205486 REV F 1.4Safety Considerations, High Voltage Hazards, RF Transmission Hazards

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1.4Safety Considerations

Waveguide gaskets (dependent on frequency band)

Sealing tape (87F730)

1.4Safety Considerations

Potential safety hazards exist unless proper precautions are observed when working with this unit. To ensure safe operation, the user must follow the information, cautions, and warnings provided in this manual as well as the warning labels placed on the unit itself.

1.4.1 High Voltage Hazards

Only qualified service personnel should service the internal electronic circuitry of the Compact Outdoor Amplifier. High DC voltages (300 VDC) are present in the power supply section of the amplifier. Care must be taken when working with devices that operate at this high voltage levels. It is recommended to never work on the unit or supply prime AC power to the unit while the cover is removed.

1.4.2 RF Transmission Hazards

RF transmissions at high power levels may cause eyesight damage and skin burns. Prolonged exposure to high levels of RF energy has been linked to a variety of health issues. Please use the following precautions with high levels of RF power.

Always terminate the RF input and output connector prior to applying prime AC input power.

Never look directly into the RF output waveguide

Maintain a suitable distance from the source of the transmission such that the power density is below recommended guidelines in ANSI/IEEE C95.1. The power density specified in ANSI/IEEE C95.1-1992 is 10 mW/cm2. These requirements adhere to OSHA Standard 1910.97.

When a safe distance is not practical, RF shielding should be used to achieve the recommended power density levels.

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205486 REV F

Operations Manual, HPA2, Compact Outdoor SSPA

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Paradise 205486 REV F manual 1.4Safety Considerations, High Voltage Hazards, RF Transmission Hazards