X-band 12kW Upmast Magnetron Transceiver
Chapter 2: Health & Safety
HBK-2300-3 Issue 2
Page 7 of 40
GROUNDING/ EARTH POINTS
All parts of the system must be fully and correctly connected to a proven earth point prior to connecting any source of AC or DC
power.
The system must never be switched ON or operated with an earthing point disconnected.
Connection point:
The equipment is fitted with a single protective earth connection point which is indicated on the
mechanical installation drawings.
Conductivity tests:
During installation and maintenance, the earth connections must be tested for conductivity using
a high current impedance meter such as a Megger or similar.
Wrist Straps:
Fully isolate and mechanically disconnect all sources of AC or DC supply before attaching ESD
protective wrist straps to the various points in the system.
WARNING
The system must NOT be operated or have power switched ON with Earth/ Grounding points disconnected.
SERVICING AND REPAIR
Service and equipment repair must only be undertaken by an authorised service agent/ engineer. Un-authorised repair or
servicing of equipment during the warranty period may invalidate the warranty status of the equipment.
LIFTING EQUIPMENT
All health and safety requirements must be checked and observed at all times when lifting
any
equipment. All appropriate
personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn.
Where special equipment such as cranes hoists and jigs is required, consideration must be given to the authority to use
such equipment.
During lifting, a safety zone shall be established beneath the lifting area around any cranes or platforms. Safety personnel
must ensure that persons do not encroach on the area of work.
Consult with the lifting operator to obtain the best and safest method of securing lifting strops or ropes to the equipment and
advise lifting operators of the areas of a system that are susceptible to damage such as antenna fascia’s, swing castings
etc.
Check that the centre of gravity of the equipment cannot cause the lifting strops or ropes to slip or move.
All straps, lifting cables or ropes must be thoroughly checked to ensure that there is no risk of the unit slipping or falling
from the lifting strap or lifting equipment.
WARNING
The
transceiver and antenna are heavy items that must be hoisted to the fixing position using suitable lifting equipment, a
secured block and tackle or by rope strops.
During installation, the equipment being lifted must be secured and supported at all times to prevent any risk of falling or
slipping.
Gearboxes must never be lifted by the antenna or swing casting.
The system must NOT be lifted with the antenna assembled onto the unit.
Kelvin Hughes cannot be held responsible for any damage that occurs to supplied or 3
rd
party equipment as a result of incorrect
lifting procedures or handling or equipment.
