Codan Cascade Operation Manual page 14

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Safety Information
Cascade System Modules Operation Guide
OG-CASC-SYS-MOD-1-0-0P
• Equipment Modification – DO NOT modify any parts on this
equipment. Contact Codan Radio Communications Service
Department.
• Radiation from Radio Frequency (RF) – DO NOT touch the
antenna when using the Transmitter. Always follow RF Safety
Guidelines.
• Exploding Hazard – DO NOT operate the CASCADE equipment if
flammable gas or gas fumes are present.
• RF Burn Hazard – DO NOT touch the output connector in an open
circuit condition while transmitting. The amplifier RF output connector
may produce risk of RF burns if operated with the output connector
in an open-circuit condition. The power amplifier should always be
operated with the specified load and connectors.
• Personal Safety – DO NOT operate or perform maintenance on the
system without direct authority from Codan Radio Communications.
Comply with all material handling regulations as many components
are heavy and moving or lifting could cause physical injury.
• Airflow Restriction – DO NOT cover or restrict the cooling fans or
vents; overheating can occur and cause serious damage.
• Equipment Damage – DO NOT lift the subrack by the front panel
handles. The handles are not designed to bear the full weight of the
subrack and fitted modules.
• Hot Surface Hazard – The Power Amplifier surface temperature may
exceed safe touch temperatures when operated under high-power
and/or high-ambient temperature conditions.
• Shock Hazard – Protect all CASCADE equipment from the possibility
of lightning strikes and contact from any unspecified external power
source.
Assembled subrack and modules weigh
over 40 pounds (18+ kilograms). A two-
person lift may be required.