User's Manual

IC RF Radiation Exposure Statement

The installer of this radio equipment must ensure that the antenna is located or pointed such

that it does not emit RF field in excess of Health Canada limits for the general population;

consult Safety Code 6, obtainable from Health Canada’s website: www.hc-sc.gc.ca/rpb

This device has been designed to operate with the antennas listed below, and having a

maximum gain of 4.5 dBi. Antennas not included in this list or having a gain greater than 5 dBi

are strictly prohibited for use with this device. The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms.

Acceptable antennas for use with this product include:

Collinear dBi – Maxrad MN9155

Mobile Mark PSKN3-925T

Mobile Mark PSTG0-925HKS

Mobile Mark CVT-925S

KV2 –1 dBi electric meter antenna (manufactured by SSN)

1.2 Safety Information

WARNING!: Severe shock and explosion hazard! Touching energized parts can result in massive

equipment damage, and severe injury or death. Short-circuiting energized parts will result in

blinding flash and explosion. Opening and closing electrical circuits can also produce dangerous

and explosive arc flashes. Involuntary muscular reactions associated with electrical shock may

result in other injuries. Observe the following safety guidelines.

Careful planning of every job is essential. Nothing should be taken for granted. Do not take

chances!

• Read and follow all approved policies and procedures provided by your employer associated

with the procedures in this manual.

• The procedures in this manual must only be performed by qualified workers in accordance

with local utility safety practices, utility requirements, and applicable OSHA and NFPA

standards.

• The information contained in this document is intended to aid qualified personnel, and is

not a replacement for the proper training required to make a person qualified.

• Silver Spring Networks assumes no liability for the customer’s failure to follow these safety

guidelines.

1.3 General Electrical Safety

• Perform the procedures in this manual in accordance with applicable workplace standards

established by the following agencies:

• Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA).

• The National Electrical Code published by the National Fire Protection Association

(NFPA-70).

• National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA).

• Electronics Industries Association (EIA).

• Insulated Power Cable Engineers Association (IPCEA).

• American National Standards Institute (ANSI). Whenever possible, de-energize all circuits or

equipment before working on them.

• Maintain a minimum clearance of 10 ft. between line potential and all unqualified persons

at all times.