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SAFETY INFORMATION
Read these safety instructions before installing or operating the equipment.
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
can result in minor or moderate injury.
Warning, Caution
Prohibitive Action
CAUTION
Mandatory Action
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
can result in serious injury or death.
Safety Information for the Operator Safety Information for the Installer
Wear a safety belt and hard hat when
working on the antenna unit.
Serious injury or death can result if
someone falls from the radar mast.
Do not open the equipment.
The installation does not require you
to open the radar sensor.
Be sure the power source is compatible
with the voltage rating of the equipment.
Connection of an incorrect power source
can cause fire or damage the equipment.
Turn off the power at the power source
before beginning the installation.
Fire, electrical shock or serious injury can
result if the power is left on or is applied
while the equipment is being installed.
WARNING WARNING
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
Do not open the equipment.
There are no user servicable parts inside.
The radar antenna emits electromag-
netic radio frequency (RF) energy
which can be harmful, particularly to
your eyes. Never look directly into the
antenna aperture from a close distance
while the radar is in operation or
expose yourself to the transmitting
antenna at a close distance.
Distances at which RF radiation levels of
100, 50 and 10 W/m
2
exist are given in
the table below.
100 W/m
2
10 W/m
2
N/A 0.0 m
Do not disassemble or modify the
equipment
.
Fire, electrical shock or serious injury can
result.
Wear a safety belt and hard hat when
working on the antenna unit.
Serious injury or death can result if
someone falls from the radar mast.
NOTICE
Observe the following compass safe
distance to prevent interference to a
magnetic compass.
It is recommended that you connect
the sensor to a disconnecting device
(circuit breaker, etc.) to control the
power.
Standard
compass
1.45 m 0.90 m
Steering
compass
50 W/m
2
N/A
Use the proper fuse .
Use of a wrong fuse can damage the
equipment or cause fire.