User's Manual

BTR 38 GHz Release 1.2 1-9
BTR 38 GHz Installation Guide
Reunion Safety Standards
Safety and safety considerations are important while using Nortel Broadband
Wireless Access equipment.
Safety Disclaimer
The safety standards discussed in this guide cannot address all safety
problems associated with their use or all applicable regulatory requirements.
The customers are responsible for establishing appropriate safety and health
practices and for determining the applicability of regulatory limitations before
their use.
General Safety
Ensure that installation personnel are trained on CPR (Cardio Pulmonary
Resuscitation), as well as on local, regional and national safety standards.
When working on Nortel Broadband Wireless Access equipment, follow these
guidelines:
• Keep your work site clean and free of clutter.
• Wear close fitting clothing.
• Remove jewelry such as rings, bracelets, or watches.
• Where it is possible to dislodge small pieces, wear eye protection.
• Place equipment or cabinets on level surfaces.
• Wear a safety belt when climbing a tower and installing equipment on a
tower.
• Work in pairs so that you have someone to help in case of an emergency.
Electrical Safety
Locate the main power shut-off switch controlling the equipment you are
working on. This is important in the event of an accident, so you can quickly
cut the power.
Disconnect all power when working on power supplies.
In an emergency (electrocution):
• shut the power off
• have someone call for emergency medical assistance
•start CPR
Warning
Do not move in front of the antenna, nor look
directly into the face of the antenna when the BTR
38 GHz is running.