User's Manual

UM-0915 5
Part 1 HARDWARE
1. Safety
Caution!
This manual lists a set of rules and warnings to be accomplished when installing, commissioning and operating
a DHS40-HG-SCH-2 Signal Amplifier from FIPLEX. Any omission may result in damage and/or injuries to the
Amplifier and/or the Amplifier Operators or Users.
If an instruction is not clear or you consider is missing, please contact immediately to Fiplex. See
www.fiplex.com for contact information.
Dangerous Voltage Warning
Any personnel involved in installation, operation or service of this equipment must understand and obey the
following:
The power supply unit supplied from the main power contains dangerous voltage
level, which can cause electric shock. Switch the main power off prior to any work
in such equipment. Any local regulations are to be followed when servicing Signal
Amplifiers. Authorized service personnel only are allowed to service Signal
Amplifiers while the main is switched on.
R&TTE Compliance Statement
This equipment complies with the appropriate essential requirements of Article 3 of the R&TTE Directive
1999/5/EC.
Station Ground
Signal Amplifiers, feeders, donor antenna, service antenna/s and auxiliary equipment (splitters, tabs, etc.) are
required to be bonded to protective grounding using the bonding stud or screw provided with each unit.
Electrostatic Discharge
Static electricity means no risk of personal injury but it can severely damage essential parts of the Signal
Amplifier, if not handled carefully.
Parts on the printed circuit boards as well as other parts in the Signal Amplifier are sensitive to electrostatic
discharge.
Never touch printed circuit boards or uninsulated conductor surfaces unless absolutely necessary.
If you must handle printed circuit boards or uninsulated conductor surfaces, use ESD protective equipment, or
first touch the Signal Amplifier chassis with your hand and then do not move your feet on the floor.
Never let your clothes touch printed circuit boards or uninsulated conductor surfaces.
Disposal of Electric and Electronic Waste
Pursuant to the WEEE EU Directive electronic and electrical waste must not be disposed of with unsorted
waste. Please contact your local recycling authority for disposal of this product.