Health & Safety - KELVIN HUGHES X-band Installation Instructions Manual

2 Health & Safety
When working on Kelvin Hughes Ltd equipment, operators, engineers and agents must work within the health and safety
guidelines noted in this handbook and as issued by their respective employer or as stated by site regulations, shipyard or
vessel owner.
Risk assessments of a working area must be undertaken prior to commencement of any work and must be regularly reviewed.
HAZARDS
The equipment is constructed so that access to high voltages may only be gained after having used a tool, such as a spanner
or screwdriver. Warning labels are prominently displayed both within the equipment and on protective covers.
Lethal single phase AC and DC voltages may be present when units are open and exposed.
Before accessing any internal parts, ALL power sources to the equipment must be fully isolated; this must include the isolation
Do NOT remove any covers or otherwise attempt to access internal components, unless specifically instructed in this
Ensure all power supplies are switched OFF before starting to install this product.
Do NOT connect or disconnect the equipment with the power switched ON, unless instructed in this document.
ANTENNA ROTATION WARNING
EQUIPMENT ACCESS
To meet with electrical safety recommendations, all equipment should be situated in a restricted area where access is only
Persons entering the restricted area should be aware of the dangers that are present when the system is operational which
include rotating equipment, radiation hazards and where applicable, working at heights
RADIATION HAZARDS
Avoid standing closer than 2 metres from the central front face of the antenna.
Users of cardiac pacemakers should be aware of the possibility that radio frequency transmissions can damage some devices
or cause irregularities in their operation. Anyone using such devices should understand the risks present before exposure.
The radar scanner transmits electromagnetic energy at microwave frequencies which can be harmful, particularly to the eyes.
Do NOT look at the scanner from close range. Ensure personnel are clear of the scanner when it is powered on.
Antenna
Rotating
X-band 12kW Upmast Magnetron Transceiver
Chapter 2: Health & Safety
WARNING: ELECTRICAL HAZARDS
Some equipment does not have safety interlocks fitted.
of any UPS supported supplies to the system.
WARNING: HIGH VOLTAGES
This product contains high voltages.
document.
WARNING: SWITCH OFF POWER SUPPLY
WARNING: RADAR SCANNER SAFETY
Before rotating the radar scanner, ensure all personnel are clear.
NOTICE: ACCESS TO EQUIPMENT
available to authorised personnel.
RADHAZ WARNINGS
Avoid exposure to the main beam of a stationary radar antenna.
Range Within Which the Power Density Exceeds the following:
10W/m
34 cm or less from the radar scanner
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A power density level of 100 W/m
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100W/m
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not occur at any point.