Operator Health And Safety - Harris Stratex Eclipse 4.6 User Manual

Chapter 1. Health and Safety

Operator Health and Safety

The following table describes the precautions that relate to installing or working on the
Eclipse radio.
Topic
Equipment
Protrusions
Laser and Fiber
Optic Cable
Hazards
Lifting Equipment
Protection from RF
Exposure: Eclipse
Safety Warnings
Vol. I-1-2
Information
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.
Eclipse fiber optic 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.
Be careful when hoisting or lifting the ODU or its antenna during
installation or maintenance. The ODU is nominally 10 kg (22 lb).
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.
The Eclipse radio does not generate RF fields intense enough to cause RF
burns. However, when installing, servicing or inspecting an antenna
always comply with the Protection from RF Exposure guidelines under
General Hazards .
When a practice or procedure poses implied or potential harm to the user
or to the radio equipment, a warning is included in this manual.
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