Operators Manual
Safety Information
M55-ML3-UG, Rev A
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3.
Safety Information
3.1.
General Information
To ensure awareness of potenti
al hazards, all personnel concerned with the operation or
maintenance of the equipment must study the information that follows, together with
local site regulations.
WARNING: RF Power Hazard: High levels of RF power are present in the unit.
Exposure to RF or microwave power can cause burns and may be harmful to
health. Switch off supplies before removing covers or disconnecting any RF
cables, and before inspecting damaged cables or antennas.
WARNING: Avoid standing in front of high gain antennas (such as a dish) and
never look into the open end of a waveguide or cable where RF power may be
present.
CAUTION: Users are strongly recommended to return any equipment that
requires RF servicing to VISLINK.
WARNING- GaAs / BeO Hazard: Certain components inside the equipment
contain Gallium Arsenide and Beryllium Oxide that are toxic substances. Whilst
safe to handle under normal circumstances, individual components must not be
cut, broken apart, incinerated, or chemically processed. In the case of Beryllium
Oxide, a white ceramic material, the principal hazard is from the dust or fumes,
which are carcinogenic if ingested, inhaled or entering damaged skin.
Please consult your local authority before disposing of these components.
CAUTION: Tantalum Capacitors: When subjected to reverse or excess forward
voltage, ripple current or temperature these components may rupture and could
potentially cause personal injury.
CAUTION: This system contains MOS devices. Electro-Static Discharge (ESD)
precautions should be employed to prevent accidental damage.
3.2.
Disposal Instructions
WARNING: DO NOT incinerate batteries. Exposing batteries to naked flames or
extreme heat sources can cause them to rupture or explode.
DO NOT dispose of any of the supplied equipment as household waste. The supplied
equipment is not biodegradable in lanMLT3ill sites. For safe disposal of the supplied
equipment, take it to your local (council/authority) environmental waste site. For details,
contact your local authority/recycling center.
NOTE: In Europe dispose of all equipment in accordance with the European
Environmental directive.
3.3.
Environmental
CAUTION: The unit is IPxx rated and must be protected from dripping or
splashing water/fluids. When used outdoors, protect the unit using a rain cover.
