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Precautions and Preparation
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Precautions and Preparation
Precautions
WARNING
Don't expose personnel to the medical hazards of intense radio fre-
quency (RF) radiation. Whenever working on the tower in the area of
the antenna, turn off all transmitters and lock them out so that they can-
not be turned on accidentally.
For reference on RF safety, see CFR 29, Section 1910.97, the OSHA standard
for exposure to non-ionizing radiation.
Receiving
As soon as you receive your antenna,
BEFORE
signing for the shipment:
a. Check to be sure all the material has arrived.
NOTE
The box number and the total number of boxes are marked on each box;
for example, “Box 2 of 5” means “box number 2 of a total of five boxes.”
b. Check for evident damage to any of the boxes.
c. If any boxes are missing, or if any are obviously damaged, describe the
problem in a WRITTEN note on the shipping papers BEFORE signing them.
Then call Shively right away, and we’ll do everything we can to correct the
situation.
Important!
Never store the antenna system outdoors, boxed or otherwise. Take
pains to keep the antenna components dry. You will need to purge mois-
ture from the interior of the antenna components before applying trans-
mitter power, and purging will be much more time-consuming if the
components get wet.
Unpacking
a. Find Box 1; it is marked “Open This Box First.” It contains the transformer
and two copies of the installation drawing. The parts list on one sheet of the
installation drawing shows what box each item is in.
b. Then open the boxes and examine for shipping damages. File any necessary
claims with the carrier immediately.
c. If all the boxes are present and in good condition but material seems to be
missing, please contact Shively Labs immediately, using the telephone or Fax
number on the inside cover of this manual. For the best service, have our
shop order number (S/O) handy; it's in the block at the bottom right corner
of the installation drawing.
d. Along with your antenna you will get a spare parts kit. Place this in a safe
place until it is needed.
CAUTION
All contact surfaces and openings to the interior of the components are
protected from contamination and from physical damage by caps and
plastic bags. Do not remove this protection until ready to connect the
components.
