a Antenna
b Lightning conductor array
c Antenna/instrument connection
d Metallic mast
e Connection to earth
WARNING
Incorrect fastening of the external antenna
Incorrect fastening of the external antenna to vehicles or transporters poses the risk of the
equipment being broken by mechanical influence, vibration or airstream. This may result in acci-
dent and physical injury.
Precautions:
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Attach the external antenna professionally. The external antenna must be secured addition-
ally, for example by use of a safety cord. Ensure that the mounting device is correctly
mounted and able to carry the weight of the external antenna (>1 kg) safely.
WARNING
If the product is improperly disposed of, the following can happen:
•
If polymer parts are burnt, poisonous gases are produced which may impair health.
•
If batteries are damaged or are heated strongly, they can explode and cause poisoning,
burning, corrosion or environmental contamination.
•
By disposing of the product irresponsibly you may enable unauthorised persons to use it in
contravention of the regulations, exposing themselves and third parties to the risk of severe
injury and rendering the environment liable to contamination.
Precautions:
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The product must not be disposed with household waste.
Dispose of the product appropriately in accordance with the national
regulations in force in your country.
Always prevent access to the product by unauthorised personnel.
Product-specific treatment and waste management information is available from GeoMax
AG.
WARNING
Only GeoMax authorised service workshops are entitled to repair these products.
Grounding the
instrument/antenna
8 Safety Directions