Technical Manual

ATLAS 4500 Multimode Station Technical Manual July 2016 1-3
Regulatory Information Section 1 - Introduction
1.2.3 Warnings and Cautions
Observe all warnings and cautions when working on or around this equipment.
1.3 Regulatory Information
This section contains the following statements:
• FCC Part 15.19 Warning Statement
• FCC Part 15.21 Warning Statement
• FCC Part 15.105(b) Warning Statement
• IC RSS-GEN, Sec 8.4 Warning Statement
• IC RSS-GEN, Sec 8.3 Warning Statement
• IC RSS-102, Sec 2.6 Warning Statement Requirements
1.3.1 FCC Part 15.19 Warning Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
• This device may not cause harmful interference.
• This device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
WARNING
!
• Radio frequency radiation. A radio frequency (rf) radiation hazard exists in this equipment. To
avoid rf injury, do not touch the antenna when the transmitter is in use. Do not operate transmitter
with antenna disconnected.
• Thermal or RF burns. Do not attempt internal servicing while transmitting. Thermal or RF burns
may result from touching certain components within the power amplifier module while transmitting
or operating the transmitter.
• Shock Hazard. To minimize any possible shock hazard from an external power supply or lightning
strike, the chassis of the equipment cabinet must to be connected to an electrical safety earth
connection.
• Do not operate in an explosive atmosphere. Do not operate this equipment in the presence of
flammable gases or fumes. operation of any electrical equipment in such an environment
constitutes a definite safety hazard.
• Do not substitute parts or modify the equipment. Due to the danger of introducing additional
hazards, do not install substitute or lower voltage parts to the equipment. Return to your authorized
distributor.
• Beryllium and beryllia. Most rf power transistors and some rf power hybrids contain beryllium
oxide. Refer to the appropriate safety data sheet and/or consult your local authority for correct
disposal thereof.
CAUTION
!
Electrostatic Discharge Sensitive Devices (ESDS Devices). Observe the appropriate
precautions and procedures when working on, or in the vicinity of, this equipment to avoid
personal injury and/or damage to the equipment