Bird Technologies 8320 - Manual (Page 20)

ing procedures or surveillance when the stated performance
limits are not exceeded. They should function faultlessly,
absorbing and converting the excess RF energy into heat in-
definitely, if they are properly maintained and not subjected
to an overload.
Operation
Under
Abnormal
Conditions
The Series 8320 TENULINE® Attenuators are not intended
or recommended for outdoor use where they will be unpro-
tected and exposed to the elements. They may be subjected
to very moderate overloads for limited periods of time with-
out overheating. However, this should be done very cau-
tiously to guard the attenuator against the dangers of
overheating.
Shutdown These attenuators, being passive devices, cannot be shut off.
The source of RF energy must be cut off instead.
Emergency
Shutdown
WARNING
Never attempt to disconnect any RF equipment from
the transmission line while RF power is being applied.
Leaking RF energy is a potential health hazard.
Turn off RF power at its source.
Bird Model 8320S Tenuline Attenuator
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