Campbell CR800 Series, Operator'S Manual

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Utility and Electrical
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You can be killed or sustain serious bodily injury if the tripod, tower, or
attachments you are installing, constructing, using, or maintaining, or a
tool, stake, or anchor, come in contact with overhead or underground
utility lines.
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Maintain a distance of at least one-and-one-half times structure height, or
20 feet, or the distance required by applicable law, whichever is greater,
between overhead utility lines and the structure (tripod, tower,
attachments, or tools).
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Prior to performing site or installation work, inform all utility companies
and have all underground utilities marked.
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Comply with all electrical codes. Electrical equipment and related
grounding devices should be installed by a licensed and qualified
electrician.
Elevated Work and Weather
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Exercise extreme caution when performing elevated work.
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Use appropriate equipment and safety practices.
• During installation and maintenance, keep tower and tripod sites clear of
un-trained or non-essential personnel. Take precautions to prevent
elevated tools and objects from dropping.
• Do not perform any work in inclement weather, including wind, rain,
snow, lightning, etc.
Maintenance
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Periodically (at least yearly) check for wear and damage, including
corrosion, stress cracks, frayed cables, loose cable clamps, cable
tightness, etc. and take necessary corrective actions.
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Periodically (at least yearly) check electrical ground connections.
WHILE EVERY ATTEMPT IS MADE TO EMBODY THE HIGHEST
DEGREE OF SAFETY IN ALL CAMPBELL SCIENTIFIC PRODUCTS, THE
CUSTOMER ASSUMES ALL RISK FROM ANY INJURY RESULTING
FROM IMPROPER INSTALLATION, USE, OR MAINTENANCE OF
TRIPODS, TOWERS, OR ATTACHMENTS TO TRIPODS AND TOWERS
SUCH AS SENSORS, CROSSARMS, ENCLOSURES, ANTENNAS, ETC.