350-Watt VHF LB Digital Transmitter
Chapter 1, Introduction
DT325B, Rev. 0
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and repair while providing protection
from electrical and mechanical hazards.
Listed throughout the manual are notes,
cautions, and warnings concerning
possible safety hazards that may be
encountered while operating or servicing
the transmitter. Please review these
warnings and familiarize yourself with the
operation and servicing procedures
before working on the transmitter.
Read All Instructions
– All of the
operating and safety instructions should
be read and understood before operating
this equipment.
Retain Manuals
– The manuals for the
transmitter should be retained at the
transmitter site for future reference. We
provide two sets of manuals for this
purpose; one set can be left at the office
while one set can be kept at the site.
Heed Notes, Warnings, and
Cautions
– All of the notes, warnings,
and cautions listed in this safety section
and throughout the manual must be
followed.
Follow Instructions
– All of the
operating and use instructions for the
transmitter should be followed.
Cleaning
– Unplug or otherwise
disconnect power from the equipment
before cleaning. Do not use liquid or
aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for
cleaning.
Ventilation
– Openings in the cabinets
and tray front panels are provided for
ventilation. To ensure reliable operation,
and to protect the unit from overheating,
these openings must not be blocked.
Servicing
– Do not attempt to service
this product until becoming familiar with
the equipment. If in doubt, refer all
servicing questions to qualified Axcera
service personnel.
Replacement Parts
– When
replacement parts are used, be sure that
the parts have the same functional and
performance characteristics as the
original part. Unauthorized substitutions
may result in fire, electric shock, or other
hazards. Please contact the Axcera
Technical Service Department if you have
any questions regarding service or
replacement parts.
1.4 Contact Information
The Axcera Field Service Department can
be contacted by phone at
1-724-873-
8100
or by fax
at
1-724-873-8105
.
Before calling Axcera, please be prepared
to supply the Axcera technician with
answers to the following questions. This
will save time and help ensure the most
direct resolution to the problem.
1. What are the Customers’ Name
and call letters?
2. What are the model number and
type of transmitter?
3. Is the transmitter digital or
analog?
4. How long has the transmitter
been on the air? (Approximately
when was the transmitter
installed).
5. What are the symptoms being
exhibited by the transmitter?
Include the current front panel
meter readings and the status of
LEDs on the front panels of the
trays. If possible, include the
meter readings before the
problem occurred.
1.5 Material Return Procedure
To insure the efficient handling of
equipment or components that have been
returned for repair, Axcera requests that
each returned item be accompanied by a
Return Material Authorization Number
(RMA#).
The RMA# can be obtained from any
Axcera field service engineer by calling
the Axcera Field Service Department at 1-
724-873-8100. This procedure applies to
