CAUTIONARY NOTICE
Although SATCOM Technologies has attempted to detail in this document all areas of possible
danger to personnel in connection with the use of this equipment, personnel should use caution
when installing, operating and servicing this equipment. Care should be taken to avoid electrical
shock, whether the hazard is caused by design or malfunction. SATCOM Technologies is
specifically not liable for any damage or injury arising from a technician’s failure to follow the
instructions contained in this document or his failure to exercise due care and caution in the
installation, operation and service of this equipment. SATCOM Technologies shall not be
responsible for injury or damage resulting from improper procedures or from the use of
improperly trained or inexperienced personnel performing such tasks.
This document is intended as a general guide for trained and qualified personnel who are aware
of the dangers of handling potentially hazardous electrical and electronic circuits. This
document is not intended to contain a complete statement of all safety precautions that should
be observed by personnel in using this or other electronic equipment.
ELECTRICAL HAZARDS
The antenna and feed system supplied by SATCOM Technologies is designed to be integrated
with various types of electronic equipment. This system, if integrated with high power amplifiers
or traveling wave tubes, will be capable of transmitting microwave energy at varying power
levels. If transmitting microwave power, SATCOM Technologies cautions the end-user to review
all applicable local, federal and international regulations and to comply with all such regulations
in the operation and maintenance of the integrated system.
The electrical currents and voltages associated with this equipment, whether supplied by
SATCOM Technologies or others, are dangerous. Personnel must at all times observe safety
regulations.
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It is recommended that a lockout/tagout process be utilized while servicing the antenna
system. In the United States, see OSHA 1910.147.
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Always disconnect power before opening covers, doors, enclosures, gates, panels or
shields.
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Always use grounding sticks and short out high voltage points before servicing.
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Do not remove, short-circuit or tamper with interlock switches on access covers, doors,
enclosures, gates, panels or shields.
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Keep away from live circuits.
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Know your equipment and do not take risks.
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Always remove all power to the system prior to working on the antenna, the reflector
assembly, the reflector backup assembly or the feed assembly.
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Always tag all circuits noting that the power is OFF, the date and your name, prior to
commencing any work on that system.
In case of emergency, be sure that power is disconnected.
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