Radar Positioning And Installation; Safety Notes - RADAC WaveGuide 5 Direction User Manual

Chapter 1

Radar positioning and installation

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Safety notes

The personnel installing the WaveGuide system must have basic technical skills to be able
to safely install the equipment. When the WaveGuide system is installed in a hazardous
area, the personnel must work in accordance with the (local) requirements for electrical
equipment in hazardous areas.
Modification to the instrument may only be carried out by trained personnel that are
authorized by Radac BV. Failure to adhere to this will invalidate the warranty and the
In hazardous areas it is compulsory to:
• Use personal protection and safety gear such as hard hat, fire-resistive overall, safety
shoes, safety glasses and working gloves.
• Avoid possible generation of static electricity.
• Use non-sparking tools and explosion-proof testers.
• Make sure no dangerous quantities of combustible gas mixtures
are present in the working area.
• Never start working before the work permit has been signed by all parties.
Make sure that all power to the instrument is switched off before opening the covers of the
WaveGuide radar. Failure to do so may cause danger to persons or damage the equipment.
All covers of the WaveGuide radar must be closed before switching on the power.
Caution
approval certificate.
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