Installation Guide

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Installation Guide 84465 Rev. F
SAFETY
The Thales MissionLINK
®
system should only be installed by a qualified installer of land
electronic systems. Improper installation could lead to system failure or could result in injury.
The following are general safety precautions and warnings that all personnel must read and
understand prior to installation, operation and maintenance of the MissionLINK system. Each
chapter may have other specific warnings and cautions.
WARNING
SHOCK HAZARD
The MissionLINK
system is a sealed system and is not meant to be opened
for repair in the field by operators or technicians. Covers must remain in
place at all times on the Terminal Unit (TU)
and Broadband Active
Antenna (BAA) to maintain the warranty terms. Make sure th
e system is
correctly grounded and power is off when installing, configuring and
connecting components.
WARNING
DO NOT OPERATE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE
This equipment is not designed to be operated in explosive environments
or in the presence of combustible fumes. Operating this or any electrical
equipment in such an environment represents an extreme safety hazard.
CAUTION
LITHIUM ION BATTERIES
The TU contains a small Li-ion battery. Li-ion batteries have a very high
energy density. Exercise precaution when handling and testing. Do not
short circuit, overcharge, crush, mutilate, nail penetrate, apply reverse
polarity, expose to high temperature or disassemble.
High case
temperature resulting from abuse of the cell could cause physical injury.