User's Manual

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EBTS System Manual - Vol 2 Base Radios

General Safety Information

The following general safety precautions must be observed during all phases of

operation, service, and repair of the equipment described in this manual. The

safety precautions listed below represent warnings of certain dangers of which

we are aware. You should follow these warnings and all other safety precautions

necessary for the safe operation of the equipment in your operating environment.

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. 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 judgement must be used by

personnel.

Refer to appropriate section of the product service manual for additional

pertinent safety information.

Because of the danger of introducing additional hazards, do not install substitute

parts or perform any unauthorized modiﬁcations of equipment.

Identify maintenance actions that require two people to perform the repair. Two

people are required when:

A repair has the risk of injury that would require one person to perform ﬁrst

aid or call for emergency support. An example would be work around high

voltage sources. A second person may be required to remove power and call

for emergency aid if an accident occurs to the ﬁrst person.

Use the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) listing

equation to determine whether a one or two person lift is required when a

system component must be removed and replaced in its rack.

If troubleshooting the equipment while power is applied, be aware of the live

circuits.

DO NOT operate the transmitter of any radio unless all RF connectors are secure

and all connectors are properly terminated.

All equipment must be properly grounded in accordance with Motorola Standards

and Guidelines for Communications Sites “R56” 68P81089E50 and speciﬁed

installation instructions for safe operation.

Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation. To ensure reliable

operation of the product and protect it from overheating, 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.