Harris RF-5800H, System Installation/Maintenance Manual

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RF-5800H 125-WATT COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
INSTALLATION
2-3
CAUTION
Any artificial ground system must also be connected to the
primary power source to prevent generation of RFI and high
voltage electromagnetic fields around the equipment.
The transceiver ground terminal must be connected to a grounded pipe (such as a cold water pipe), preferably
where the pipe enters the ground, or a steel or copper rod driven six to ten feet into the soil. In situations where
the water table is far below the surface (such as desert or mountainous terrain), it may be necessary to create an
artificial ground system by burying steel or copper plates six to ten inches below the transceiver location. In all
cases, these grounds must be connected to the transceiver, the power supply, the power amplifier, and the antenna
coupler using at least No. 8 copper cable directly from the ground point.
2.2.1.5 Environmental
The RF-5832H-PA will function normally in the environments listed in Table A-1.
2.3 TOOLS AND MATERIALS REQUIRED
A typical installation requires wrenches, hammer, punch, pliers, power drill, and drill bits in addition to the tools
listed in Table 1-3.
2.4 UNPACKING AND REPACKING
Equipment is packed in corrugated boxes. A two-piece foam enclosure protects the equipment against corrosion
and rough handling. The boxes and packing materials should be retained in case the equipment is shipped again.
The following paragraphs describe how to unpack and repack the radio system units.
2.4.1 Unpacking
Perform the following procedure to unpack the equipment:
a. Inspect the exterior of the box for signs of damage during shipment. Note any problems and report them
to the proper authority. An external sticker on the shipping box provides additional instructions
concerning inspection of the package.
b. Use normal care to move the boxed equipment into the general location where the installation is to be
performed. Certain boxes, depending on system configuration, may be heavy. Exercise care when moving
boxed assemblies to and from locations.
c. After removing the equipment from the box, check the contents against the packing slip to see that the
shipment is complete. Report discrepancies to Harris/RF Communications’ customer service department
(tel: 716-244-5830).
2.4.2 Repacking
Perform the following procedure to repack the equipment:
a. Use the original box if it was retained. If not, use a box that allows three inches of clearance on all sides
of the unit.
b. Use the original packing material if it was retained. If not, use foam packing material to fill the space
between the unit and the box. Surround the entire unit with three inches of foam packing material.
c. Use a good quality packing tape (or straps) to seal the box after closing.