42 Installation TB7100 Installation and Operation Manual
© Tait Electronics Limited December 2005
4.1.2 Explosive Environments
Warning!! Do not operate base station equipment near 
electrical blasting caps or in an explosive 
atmosphere. Operating the equipment in these 
environments is a definite safety hazard.
4.1.3 Proximity to RF Transmissions
Do not operate the transmitter when someone is standing within 90cm (3ft) 
of the antenna. Do not operate the transmitter unless you have checked that 
all RF connectors are secure.
4.1.4 High Temperatures
Take care when handling a base station which has been operating recently. 
Under extreme operating conditions (+60°C [+140°F] ambient air 
temperature) or high duty cycles the external surfaces of the base station can 
reach temperatures of up to +80°C (+176°F).
4.2 Equipment Safety
4.2.1 ESD Precautions
Important This equipment contains devices which are susceptible to 
damage from static charges. You must handle these devices 
carefully and according to the procedures described in the 
manufacturers’ data books.
We recommend you purchase an antistatic bench kit from a reputable 
manufacturer and install and test it according to the manufacturer’s 
instructions. Figure 4.1 shows a typical antistatic bench set-up.
You can obtain further information on antistatic precautions and the dangers 
of electrostatic discharge (ESD) from standards such as ANSI/ESD 
S20.20-1999 or BS EN 100015-4 1994.