Andrew Node C, User Manual

Page: 9 / 62

1 General
Page 9
1.2. HEALTH AND SAFETY WARNINGS
1. Only suitably qualified people are allowed to work on this unit and only after
becoming familiar with all safety notices, installation, operation and maintenance
procedures contained in this manual.
2. Read and obey all the warning labels attached to the unit. Make sure that the
warning labels are kept in a legible condition and replace any missing or
damaged labels.
3. Obey all general and regional installation and safety regulations relating to work
on high voltage installations, as well as regulations covering correct use of tools
and personal protective equipment.
4. Keep operating instructions within easy reach and make them available to all
users.
5. It is the responsibility of the network provider to implement prevention measures
to avoid health hazards which may be associated to radiation from the antenna(s)
connected to the unit.
6. IMPORTANT NOTE: To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements,
the following antenna installation and device operating configurations must be
satisfied: A separation distance of at least 400 cm must be maintained between
the antenna of this device and all persons. RF exposure compliance may need to
be addressed at the time of licensing, as required by the responsible FCC
Bureau(s), including antenna co-location requirements of 1.1307(b)(3). Maximum
permissible antenna gain is 17 dBi.
7. Make sure, access is restricted to qualified personnel.
8. Only licence holders for the respective frequency range are allowed to operate
this unit.
9. Use this equipment only for the purpose specified by the manufacturer. Do not
carry out any modifications or fit any spare parts which are not sold or
recommended by the manufacturer. This could cause fires, electric shock or other
injuries.
10.
Due to power dissipation, the network element may reach a very high
temperature. Do not operate this equipment on or close to flammable materials.
11. Before opening the unit, disconnect mains.
12. ESD precautions must be observed! Before commencing maintenance work, use
the available grounding system to connect ESD protection measures.