BIRD TERMALINE 8860 Series User manual

Termaline® Load Resistor
Series 8860
Operation Manual
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This unit requires the supplied vent plug be installed prior to use.
Operating the unit without the vent plug installed WILL result in equipment damage and may
cause personal injury.
© Copyright 2023 by Bird Technologies, Inc.
Instruction Book Part Number 920-8860S Rev. E
Termaline® and Tenuline® are Registered Trademarks
of Bird Electronic Corporation

Safety Precautions
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Safety Precautions
The following are general safety precautions that are not necessarily related to any specific part or procedure, and
do not necessarily appear elsewhere in this publication. These precautions must be thoroughly understood and
apply to all phases of operation and maintenance.
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Keep Away From Live Circuits
Operating Personnel must at all times observe general safety precautions. Do not replace
components or make adjustments to the inside of the test equipment with the high voltage
supply turned on. To avoid casualties, always remove power.
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Shock Hazard
Do not attempt to remove the RF transmission line while RF power is present.
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Do Not Service Or Adjust Alone
Under no circumstances should any person reach into an enclosure for the purpose of service or
adjustment of equipment except in the presence of someone who is capable of rendering aid.
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Safety Earth Ground
An uninterruptible earth safety ground must be supplied from the main power source to test
instruments. Grounding one conductor of a two conductor power cable is not sufficient
protection. Serious injury or death can occur if this grounding is not properly supplied.
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Resuscitation
Personnel working with or near high voltages should be familiar with modern methods of
resuscitation.
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Remove Power
Observe general safety precautions. Do not open the instrument with the power on.

Termaline® Load Resistor
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Safety Symbols
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Warnings call attention to a procedure, which if not correctly performed, could result in
personal injury.
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Cautions call attention to a procedure, which if not correctly performed, could result in damage
to the instrument.
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Notes call attention to supplemental information.
This symbol indicates that a shock hazard exists if the precautions in the
instruction manual are not followed.
The caution symbol appears on the equipment indicating there is
important information in the instruction manual regarding that particular
area.
This symbol indicates that the unit radiates heat and should not be
touched while hot.

Safety Precautions
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Warning Statements
The following safety warnings appear in the text where there is danger to operating and maintenance personnel,
and are repeated here for emphasis.
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The vent plug must be installed at all times when the unit is in operation or cooling.
Always check to ensure vent plug is installed prior to operation.
Failure to do so WILL result in damage to the equipment and endanger the operator’s safety.
See page 4, 5, 9, and 15
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Never attempt to connect or disconnect RF equipment from the transmission line while RF
power is being applied. Leaking RF energy is a potential health hazard.
See pages 7, 9, 10, and 12.
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Do not touch the load during operation. During operation, load surfaces are extremely hot.
Touching the load during or after operation may cause burns.
See page 9
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Disconnect the unit from all power sources before servicing. The unit may be energized from
multiple sources. The potential for electric shock exists.
See pages 10 and 14.