Paradise Datacom HPAC-100-RM, Operation Manual

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1 General Information
RF Transmission Hazards
RF transmissions at high power levels may cause eyesight damage and skin burns.
Prolonged exposure to high levels of RF signals has been linked to cataracts. The
following precautions should be followed with high levels of RF transmission:
1. Always terminate the RF input and output connector prior to energizing the unit.
2. Never look directly into the RF output connector.
3. A suitable distance should be maintained from the source of the transmission
such that the power density is below recommended guidelines in ANSI/IEEE
C95.1. The power density specified in ANSI/IEEE C95.1-1992 is 10 mW/cm
2
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These requirements adhere to OSHA Standard 1910.97
4. When the distance required in item 3 is not practical, RF shielding should be
employed to achieve the same result.
DO NOT OPERATE THE AMPLIFIER WITHOUT A CONNECTION ON THE RF
OUTPUT. HIGH RF POWER CAN CAUSE BURNS TO HUMANS, ESPECIALLY
SENSITIVE TISSUE SUCH AS THE EYES. DO NOT PLACE HANDS OR FACE
NEAR THE OUTPUT WHEN THE AMPLIFIER IS IN OPERATION!
Electrical Discharge Hazards
An electric spark can not only create ESD reliability problems, it can also cause
serious safety hazards. The following precautions should be followed when there is
a risk of electrical discharge.
1. Follow all ESD guidelines.
2. Remove all flammable material and solvents from the area.
3. All probes and tools that contact the equipment should be properly insulated to
prevent electrical discharge
4. The work area should be secure and free of non-essential items.
5. Operators should never work alone on hazardous equipment. There should
always be another person present in the same work area to assist in the event of
an emergency.
6. Operators should be familiar with procedures to employ in the event of an emer-
gency, i.e., remove all power, CPR.