User's Guide

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Planning Installation
3.2.4 RF Hazard Precautions
The Federal Communications Commission has adopted a safety standard for human exposure to RF (Radio
Frequency) energy, which is below the OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Act) limits. To comply with
current FCC RF Exposure limits, the antenna must be installed at or exceeding the minimum safe distance
as guided by the antenna manufacturer or supplier.
Figure 2: RF Radiation Hazard Area
WARNING
Exposure to radio frequency energy (RF) from the antenna may cause thermal injuries including
tissue damage from increased heating and body temperature. Keep everyone at a safe distance
from the antenna when the system power is ON. Personnel must maintain a minimum distance
of
A
(refer to the table below) from the antenna and installers must place the ODE (Outdoor
Equipment) transmitter in a manner to maintain minimum spacing requirement. Failure to do
so could result in exposure to radio frequency energy (RF) transmitted from the ODE (Outdoor
Equipment) that could result in serious injury or death.
The value of the table applies to persons in the general population who are in an uncontrolled
environment.
For General population/Uncontrolled exposure 1.0 mW/cm2
Reflector Size (mm) Antenna Gain
A
Minimum Distance (m (ft))
*730 mm 38.5 7.50 (24.60)
*The minimum distance values for radio frequency energy (RF) depend on the reflector size of the
antenna. Confirm your reflector size of the antenna.
A A