BIRD TERMLINE 8141 User manual

INSTRUCTION BOOK
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
TERMLINE®LOAD RESISTOR
MODELS 8141 & 8141-010
©Copyright 1998 by Bird Electronic Corporation
Instruction Book Part Number 920-8141 Rev. D
Termaline®is a Registered Trademark
of Bird Electronic Corporation
Electronic Corporation
Cleveland (Solon) Ohio US
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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.
Keep Away From Live Circuits
Operating personnel must at all times observe general safety precautions. Do
not replace components inside equipment with the high voltage supply
turned on. To avoid casualties, always remove power.
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 who
is capable of rendering aid.
Safety Earth Gound
An uninterruptible earth 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.
Shock Hazard
Do not attempt to disconnect an RF transmission line while RF power is pres-
ent. Radiated RF power is a potential health hazard.
Resuscitation
Personnel working with or near high voltages should be familiar with modern
methods of resuscitation.
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Safety Symbols
WARNING
Warning notes call attention to a procedure, which if not performed
correctly, could result in personal injury.
CAUTION
Caution notes call attention to procedure, which if not performed
correctly, could result in damage to the equipment.
This symbol appears on the equipment indicating there is important informa-
tion in the instruction manual regarding that particular area.
+NOTE: Calls attention to supplemental information.
Warning Statements
The following safety warnings appear in the text where there is danger to op-
erating and maintenance personnel, and are repeated here for emphasis.
WARNING
Never attempt to disconnect RF equipment from the transmission line
while RF power is being applied. Leaking RF energy is a potential
health hazard.
WARNING
This product contains a resistor substrate made of beryllium oxide.
This is a potentially toxic ceramic and may be harmful to your health.
Beryllia oxide must be disposed of in accordance with the legal statutes
dealing with hazardous material.
Do not attempt to repair this unit, but return to BIRD ELECTRONIC
CORPORATION.
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Caution Statements
The following equipment cautions appear in the text whenever the equipment
is in danger of damage and are repeated here for emphasis.
CAUTION
Do not operate this equipment over the rated 250 watts continuously.
Damage to the resistive element will result.
Safety Statements
USAGE
ANY USE OF THIS INSTRUMENT IN A MANNER NOT
SPECIFIED BY THE MANUFACTURER MAY IMPAIR
THE INSTRUMENT’S SAFETY PROTECTION.
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SERVICE
SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS ARE FOR USE BY SERV-
ICE - TRAINED PERSONNEL ONLY. TO AVOID DAN-
GEROUS ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT PERFORM ANY
SERVICING UNLESS QUALIFIED TO DO SO.
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