Chapter 3 Hardware Installation; Safety Practices; Preventing Overexposure To Rf Energy; Grounding - Radwin WinLink 1000 User Manual

Hardware Installation
This chapter sets out the requirements and procedures for the hardware installation and
alignment of a WinLink 1000 link in accordance with the prior planning as set out in
2. It is intended to guide qualified field technicians.
Outdoor units and antennas should be installed ONLY by experienced
installation professionals who are familiar with local building and safety
codes and, wherever applicable, are licensed by the appropriate
government regulatory authorities. Failure to do so may expose the end
user or the service provider to legal and financial liabilities. RADWIN and its
Warning
resellers or distributors are not liable for injury, damage or violation of
regulations associated with the installation of outdoor units or antennas.
The material in this chapter is generic to all RADWIN radio link products
unless stated otherwise.
Note

Safety Practices

Preventing overexposure to RF energy

To protect against overexposure to RF energy, install the ODUs so as to provide and maintain
minimal separation distances from all persons.
When the system is operational, avoid standing directly in front of the antenna. Strong RF
fields are present when the transmitter is on. The ODU must not be deployed in a location
where it is possible for people to stand or walk inadvertently in front of the antenna.

Grounding

All RADWIN products should be grounded during operation. In addition:
• The ODU should be earthed by a wire with diameter of at least 12AWG.
The WinLink 1000 ODU must be properly grounded to protect against lightning. It is
the user's responsibility to install the equipment in accordance with Section 810 of the
National Electric Code, ANSI/NFPA No.70-1984 or Section 54 of the Canadian
Electrical Code. These codes describe correct installation procedures for grounding the
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