6.0 Installation; Safety - Trango Systems TrangoLINK GigaPlus User Manual

6.0 Installation

This section describes the installation to ensure that the GigaPlus units are correctly
installed. Failure to follow these procedures may result in damage to the equipment
and void the factory warranty.

Safety

Installing microwave equipment can be dangerous. Please take the following
precautions when installing or performing maintenance on the equipment.
Equipment Protrusions: The equipment has been designed to be free of unnecessary
protrusions or sharp surfaces that may catch or otherwise cause injury during handling.
However, always take care when working on or around the equipment.
Laser and Fiber Optic Cable Hazards: Trango fiber optic SFP Module transmitters are
IEC60825-1 / 21CFR1040-1 Class I compliant and present no danger to personnel in
normal use. However: Do not look into active unterminated optical ports or fibers. If
visual inspection is required ensure the equipment is turned off or, if a fiber cable,
disconnect the far end. Follow the manufacturer's instructions when using an optical
test set. Incorrect calibration or control settings could result in hazardous levels of
radiation. Protect/cover unconnected optical fiber connectors with dust caps.
Place all optical fiber cuttings in a suitable container for safe disposal. Bare fibers and
fiber scraps can easily penetrate the skin and eyes.
Lifting Equipment: Be careful when hoisting or lifting the ODU or its antenna during
installation or maintenance. The GigaPlus HP ODU is nominally 12 lbs. However,
antennas with their mounting hardware can weigh in excess of 100 kg (220 lb) and
require specialized lifting equipment and an operator trained and certified in its use.
Protection from RF Burns – Trango ODUs: Trango GigaPlus ODUs do not generate RF
fields intense enough to cause RF burns, however, installers/operators should comply
with the following cautions:
1) It is hazardous to look into or stand in front of an active antenna aperture. Do
not stand in front of or look into an antenna without first ensuring the associated
transmitter or transmitters are switched off.
2) Do not look into the waveguide port of an ODU when the radio is active.
Protection from RF Burns - Tower Site: When the GigaPlus ODU is to be installed where
existing antennas are located, avoid exposure to potentially harmful levels of RF
radiation from these antennas by:
1) Determining the RF exposure risk. If necessary ask the structure/tower owner or
operator. When necessary, wear a protective suit or have the transmitter(s)
switched off for the duration of the installation.
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