Installation Manual

Safety and General Information – continued
Fixed Wireless Terminal Description and Installation
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Exposure to Radio Frequency
Energy
In August 1996, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the
United States with its action in Report and Order FCC 96–326 adopted
an updated safety standard for human exposure to radio frequency
electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC regulated transmitters. In
addition, the International Commission on Non–Ionizing Radiation
Protection (ICNRP) has established standards containing RF exposure
guidelines. To ensure efficient antenna operation and to stay within
these exposure guidelines established by the FCC, do not stand or sit
closer than one inch from the antenna while your FWT is in use.
Efficient FWT Operation
The following practice will enable your FWT to operate at the lowest
power level, consistent with satisfactory call quality.
–Do not operate your Fixed Wireless Terminal while holding the
antenna, or while any person is within 5 cm (2 inch) of the
antenna.
–A person or object within 5 cm (2 inch) of the antenna could
impair call quality and may cause the phone to operate at a higher
power level than necessary.
Antenna Considerations
Use only the supplied or approved antenna. An unauthorized antenna,
modifications, or attachments could impair call quality, damage the
FWT, or result in violation of regulations of the Federal
Communications Commission.
Interference to Medical and
Personal Electronic Devices
Most electronic equipment is shielded from RF energy. However, RF
energy from the FWT transmitter may affect inadequately shielded
electronic equipment.
Consult the manufacturer(s) of your medical and personal electronic
device(s) (for example a pacemaker or hearing aid) to determine if they
are adequately shielded from external RF energy. Your physician may be
able to assist you in obtaining this information regarding medical
devices.
Do not install a FWT in a health care facility if regulations posted in the
area restrict the use of cellular phones. Hospitals and health care
facilities may be using equipment that is sensitive to external RF energy.
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