Eagle 2000 – 2kW FM Broadcasting Amplifier
User’s manual – Page 6 of 66
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2.1 Safety
suggestions
Regardless of how well electrical equipment is designed, personnel can be exposed to dangerous electrical shock when
protective covers are removed for maintenance or other activities. Therefore, the user is obliged to see that all safety
regulations are consistently observed and that each individual assigned to the equipment has a clear understanding of the
first aid related to electrical shocks (see following pages).
IN ADDITION THESE SAFETY PRACTICES MUST BE FOLLOWED:
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Do not attempt to adjust unprotected circuit controls or to dress leads with power on.
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Always avoid placing parts of the body in series between ground and circuit points.
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To avoid burns, do not touch heavily loaded or overheated components without precautions.
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Remember that some semiconductor cases and solid-state circuits carry high voltages.
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Do not assume that all dangers of electrical shock are removed when the power is off. Charged capacitors can retain
dangerous voltages for a long time after power is turned off. These capacitors should be discharged through a suitable resistor
before any circuit points are touched.
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Don't take chances. Be fully trained. Quark Broadcasting equipments should be operated and maintained by fully qualified
personnel.
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Do not service alone and do not perform internal adjustments of these units unless another person capable of rendering first
aid and resuscitation is present.
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Some components used in the construction of this equipment contain Beryllium Oxide (BeO). This substance is harmless as it
is, but becomes highly dangerous if it’s ground to powder. Special procedures of disposal must be observed in case of failure of
these devices.
2.1.a
General safety recommendations
When connecting the equipment to the power, please follow these important recommendations:
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These products are intended to operate from a power source that will not apply more than 10% of the voltage specified on
technical specifications between the supply conductors or between either supply conductor and ground. A protective-ground
connection by way of the grounding conductor in the power cord is essential for safe operation.
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This equipment is grounded through the grounding conductor of the power cord. To avoid electrical shock, plug the power cord
into a properly wired socket before connecting to the product input or output terminals.
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Upon loss of the protective-ground connection, all accessible conductive parts (including parts that may appear to be
insulating) can render an electric shock.
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To avoid fire hazard, use only fuses of correct type, voltage rating, and current rating. Refer fuse replacement to qualified
service personnel.
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To avoid explosion, do not operate this equipment in an explosive atmosphere.
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To avoid personal injury, do not remove the product covers or panels. Do not operate the product without the covers and
panels properly installed.
Note: This section is not intended to contain a complete statement of all safety precautions which
should be observed by personnel in using this electronic equipment or others.
Quark Broadcasting SHALL NOT BE responsible for injury or damage resulted from improper procedures or
from using it by improperly trained or inexperienced personnel.
