Telenetics Communications and Interface Cabinet Antenna Preface, Safety Precautions

Preface

This Guide describes how to install the elevated-feed and Yagi antennas for use with the Telenetics OMEGA Communications Interface Cabinet.

!For information about elevated-feed antenna, see Chapter 1.

!For information about the Yagi antenna, see Chapter 2.

Safety Precautions

Please observe the following precautions when installing the antenna:

!The antennas are electrical conductors. Contact with power lines can result in death, or serious injuries. Therefore, do not install the antenna where there is any possibility of contact with power cables or service drop to buildings, or during electrical storms. In addition, never place the antenna close to power lines or utility wires.

!The antenna supporting mast and/or tower should not be close to any power lines during installation or removal.

!Follow the guidelines for antenna installation recommended by the U.S. consumer product safety commission.

!Install the antenna so it is at least 6 feet away from adults, children, and animals to prevent exposure to high levels of electromagnetic field radiation.

!Never operate the antenna near RF-sensitive medical devices such as pacemakers.

!Keep the feedline of the antenna away from utility lines.

!Mount the antenna high enough so that it is out of reach of adults and children. The end of the elements can cause eye injuries and serious RF burns.

!Be sure the mast and rotator are strong enough to support the antenna's weight and wind load of approximately 2 square feet.

OMEGA Antenna Installation Manual 1