Nautel XR6, Operation And Maintenance Manual

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XR6/XR3 OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
VERSION 3.1 2013-03-14 PAGE XVII
Physical Protection
Consider physical hazards to equipment at your site, including the transmitter. Ensure that equipment is
protected from weather (e.g., rain or flooding), even during extreme weather events. Place equipment
so that it is not in the path of swinging doors or high-traffic areas. Do not allow wheeled items like
office chairs or tables with wheels in the transmitter room, as these may damage equipment if
accidentally pushed or knocked over. Do not place the transmitter under water pipes, drains, or
sprinklers. Keep any equipment that generates heat, like the transmitter, away from flammable
materials like ceiling panels, cubicle dividers, and curtains.
Earthquake Protection
If the transmitter site is in a region that experiences any noticeable earthquake activity, take steps to
prevent the transmitter from shifting or rocking during an earthquake. Even during minor earthquakes,
rocking or movement of the transmitter is likely to damage the feedline connection, and could even
cause a catastrophic failure of the ac power feed into the transmitter. During larger earthquakes, the
weight of the transmitter chassis could be hazardous to nearby equipment or personnel.