General Safety Information - RF Central RFX-RMR Operator's Manual

1 GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION

The information that follows, together with local site regulations, should be studied by
personnel involved with the operation or maintenance of this equipment, to ensure awareness
of potential hazards.
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.
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.
Users are strongly recommended to return any equipment that requires RF servicing to RF Central.
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.
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