1.6 Personal Safety
Warning
In hazardous areas it is compulsory to:
• use personal protection and safety gear such as a hard hat, a fire-resistive overall,
safety shoes, safety glasses and working gloves.
• Avoid possible generation of static electricity.
• Use non-sparking tools and explosion-proof testers.
• Make sure no dangerous quantities of combustible gas mixtures that are present in
the working area.
• Never start working before the work permit has been signed by all parties.
Note
The emitted microwave energy is far below acceptable limits for exposure to the human
body. A maximum radiation of 0.1 [mW/cm
2
] is generated.
1.7 Warnings and Cautions
1.7.1 General
Warning
Make sure that all power to the instrument is switched off before opening the c overs of
the WaveGuide radar. Failure to do so may cause danger to persons or damage to the
equipment. Also, all the covers must be closed before s witching on the power.
1.7.2 Tools
Warning
Treat the flange surface of the cover and the housing with care. Keep the flange surface
free of dirt. The O-ring must be present and undamaged.
Warning
Use non-sparking tools and explosion-proof testers. Use suitable explosion-proof tools
(e.g. testing devices)!
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