Nobeltec IR2-HD2, Installer'S Manual

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Safety Instructions
• Do not open the equipment unless familiar with electrical circuits and the service
manual.
• Wear a safety belt and hard hat when working on the antenna unit. Serious injury or
death can result if someone falls from a radar mast.
• Turn off all power before beginning installation.
• Fire, electrical shock or serious injury can result if the power is left on or is applied while
the equipment is being installed.
Radio Frequency Radiation Hazard
The radar antenna emits electromagnetic radio frequency (RF) energy which can be
harmful, particularly to your eyes. Never look directly into the antenna from a close
distance while the radar is in operation. Never expose yourself to the transmitting
antenna at a close distance.
Safety Warnings
All personnel involved in the installation, operation, and maintenance of electronic
equipment, or those who train personnel on such equipment, have a duty to know
the following safety precautions.
Attention! Read Carefully Before Installation
• Your vessel’s radar system has a power supply that can injure or kill.
• Never assume power to the radar system is off.
• Always consult your vessel’s wiring schematics.
• Secure power to your vessel’s Radar System by placing the power breaker in the OFF or
OPEN positions.
• Remove all fuses (even spares) from circuits where a switch might unintentionally be
closed.
• Verify power is secured by testing the circuit with a multimeter.