User's Manual

General Safety Precautions Chapter 2: Installing the Simulcast Subsystem Hardware
General Safety Precautions
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Observe the following general safety precautions during all phases of operation, service and
repair of the equipment described in this manual. The safety precautions listed below represent
precautions regarding certain known hazards. Follow these warnings and all other safety
precautions necessary for the safe operation of the equipment.
The installation process requires preparation and knowledge of the site before
installation begins. Review installation procedures and precautions in the
Standards and Guidelines for Communications Sites (68P81089E50) manual before
performing any site or component installation.
Also, all applicable safety procedures, such as Occupational, Safety, and Health Administration
(OSHA) requirements, National Electrical Code (NEC) requirements, local code requirements,
safe working practices, and good judgment must be used by personnel.
These general safety precautions include the following:
• Read and follow all warning notices and instructions marked on the product or
included in this manual before installing, servicing, or operating the equipment.
Retain these safety instructions for future reference.
• Because of the danger of introducing additional hazards, do not install substitute
parts or perform any unauthorized modifications of equipment.
• If troubleshooting the equipment while power is on, be aware of the live circuits.
• Do not operate the radio transmitters unless all RF connectors are secure
and all connectors are properly terminated.
• All equipment must be properly grounded in accordance with the Standards
and Guidelines for Communications Sites (68P81089E50) manual and specified
installation instructions for safe operation.
• Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation. These slots and
openings must not be blocked or covered.
• Only a qualified technician familiar with similar electronic equipment
should service equipment.
• Some equipment components can become extremely hot during operation. Turn off all
power to the equipment and wait until sufficiently cool before touching.
• Maintain emergency first aid kits at the site.
• Have personnel call in with their travel routes to help ensure their safety
while traveling between remote sites.
• Establish a communications routine during certain higher risk procedures where
the on-site technician continually updates management or safety personnel of the
progress so that help can be dispatched if needed.
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68P81003Y71-O November 2002