
6
Chapter 4
Operating Instructions
All
Bird
Blower
Assemblies
are
equipped
with
a
control
switch
and
a
indicator
light.
No
initial
adjustments
are
required.
BA – 300 Controls
On
the
Bird
BA
–
300,
the
switch
is
labeled
“ON/OFF”.
When
the
switch
is
set
to
ON,
the
indicator
light
will
turn
on
and
the
fans
will
run
continuously.
When
set
to
OFF,
the
indicator
light
will
turn
off
and
the
fans
will
not
run.
BA – 310 Controls
On
the
Bird
BA
–
310,
the
switch
is
labeled
“MANUAL/AUTOMATIC”.
When
the
switch
is
set
to
MANUAL,
the
fans
will
run
continuously.
When
set
to
AUTOMATIC,
the
fans
will
be
turned
on
when
the
coolant
reaches
a
preset
temperature.
The
indicator
light
will
turn
on
whenever
the
unit
is
connected
to
ac
power.
Normal Operation
Turn
the
blower
on.
Check
that
the
indicator
light
is
on.
Set
the
Bird
BA
–
310
to
MANUAL
momentarily
to
check
that
the
fans
are
working
properly.
Apply
RF
power.
Operation Under Abnormal Conditions
If
the
indicator
light
turns
off
or
the
fans
stop
unexpectedly,
immediately
turn
off
the
RF
power
or
reduce
it
by
at
least
75%
(half
of
the
load’s
original
power
rating).
Refer
to
to
correct
the
problem.
The
load
can
be
subjected
to
higher
power
levels
for
short
intervals;
refer
to
the
load
manual
for
details.
Shutdown
Turn
off
RF
power
at
the
source.
Wait
approximately
15
minutes,
or
for
the
BA–310
fans
to
stop
running.
This
will
allow
the
load
to
cool
without
causing
heat
stress.
Turn
off
the
blower.
CAUTION
The
Bird
BA–300/310
Blower
Assembly
will
derate
a
load’s
specified
power
by
50%
when
installed
and
not
running.
If
the
indicator
light
should
turn
off,
immediately
reduce
RF
power
by
at
least
75%.
WARNING
Never
attempt
to
connect
or
disconnect
RF
equipment
from
the
transmission
line
while
RF
power
is
being
applied.
Leaking
RF
energy
is
a
potential
health
hazard.