User's Manual | ACOM 500S | 160-4
m Linear Power Amplifier
March 2023
S e c t i o n GENERAL INFORMATION | Page 13 of 66
1.9.
Safety Considerations, Explicit Definitions
The ACOM 500S linear amplifier is a Safety Class I unit regarding protection against electric shock. The third
grounding lead of its mains cord (which is colored yellow with two green stripes) and the ground stud on the
rear panel of the amplifier (marked
GND
, see
Figure 2-3 | Rear panel - Connections
, Pos. (a)) must be connected
to the station's grounding system for safe operation.
The amplifier is designed to meet international safety standards and complies with CE safety and
electromagnetic compatibility requirements, as well as FCC regulations.
This User's Manual contains information, warnings (signal words
Danger
,
Warning
,
Caution
and
Notice
) and
instructions, related to hazards, that should be followed by the user in order to ensure safe operation and to
keep the amplifier in a safe working condition at all times.
The EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS described below apply to this User's Manual:
DANGER
These notes call attention to a procedure or instructions which, if not correctly performed,
will result in serious personal injuries and even death
.
WARNING
These notes call attention to a procedure or instructions which, if not correctly performed,
could result in serious personal injuries and even death
.
CAUTION
These notes call attention to a procedure or instructions which, if not correctly performed,
could result in minor or moderate personal injuries
.
NOTICE
These notes call attention to a procedure or instructions which, if not correctly performed,
could result in property damage
or equipment damage not exclusively to the amplifier
but also to connected equipment
.
