Installation Guide

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Before installation
2 Before installation
2.1 Precautions
The radiation emitted by the antenna is low-power radiation and does not exceed the safety regula-
tions. If the radio is operated without antenna, the safety limit is exceeded near the waveguide open-
ings.
WARNING!
THE INSTALLATION MUST ONLY BE PERFORMED BY A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN.
WARNING!
RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY. THIS PRODUCT MAY NEED TO BE INSTALLED ON A
HIGH-RISE STRUCTURE SUCH AS A TOWER OR MAST. WHEN INSTALLING THE
PRODUCT, WEAR A SAFETY HARNESS AND OTHER RELEVANT PROTECTIVE GEAR.
IN ADDITION, FOLLOW ALL OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY REGULATIONS
APPLICABLE TO THE INSTALLATION.
WARNING!
HAZARDOUS ENERGY EXISTS WITHIN THE DEVICE. ALWAYS BE CAREFUL TO AVOID
ELECTRIC SHOCK.
WARNING!
THE EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE LOCATED IN RESTRICTED ACCESS LOCATIONS.
WARNING!
WHEN INSTALLING THE UNIT, ALWAYS MAKE THE GROUND CONNECTION FIRST AND
DISCONNECT IT LAST.
WARNING!
THE DEVICE MUST BE CONNECTED PERMANENTLY TO THE PROTECTION GROUND
BEFORE AN OPERATION. THE CROSS-SECTIONAL AREA OF THE PROTECTIVE
GROUND CONDUCTOR MUST BE AST LEAST 18AWG.
WARNING!
THE DEVICE MUST BE FIXED SECURELY ON RELIABLE OBJECTS.
WARNING!
REINFORCED INSULATION OR DOUBLE INSULATION MUST BE PROVIDED TO ISO-
LATE DC SOURCE FROM AC MAIN SUPPLY WHICH COMPLIES WITH REQUIREMENTS
IN IEC 60950-1 BASED SAFETY STANDARDS.
The following restrictions must be considered before installing the equipment:
• The weather conditions must be taken into account when installing the equipment. The maximum
and minimum temperatures at the installation location must remain within the acceptable range.
For cable installation temperatures, refer to the cable manufacturer’s specifications.
• The mounting pole structure must be stable enough to keep the antenna within its 3dB beam-
width in all foreseeable wind conditions.
• Do not install the equipment at a location where an unauthorized person can have access to the
antenna radiation region or to the equipment itself.